Edit audio and video by text
4.4 Bottom line: Descript is a strong audio tool, best known for transcript-based editing. It has a free plan.
Descript is an audio and video editor for podcasters and video teams who prefer editing a transcript over a waveform. It transcribes your recording, then deleting words removes the matching audio, and its Overdub feature regenerates speech from typed corrections. It also handles filler-word removal, screen recording, and multitrack work.
| Tool | Rating | Free | From | Best known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Descript (this tool) | 4.4 | Yes | $12/mo | Transcript-based editing |
 Krisp | 4.6 | Yes | $8/mo | Real time noise and echo cancellation |
 Speechify | 4.6 | Yes | $11/mo | Read-aloud for web, PDFs, and documents |
 ElevenLabs | 4.6 | Yes | $5/mo | Voice cloning from samples |
Descript is a strong audio tool, best known for transcript-based editing. It offers a free plan, with paid upgrades from $12/mo.
What makes it different: Descript stands out for transcript-based editing.
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