Descript

Overview

Descript is an all-in-one audio and video editor built around a transcript — you edit media by editing text. Its Overdub feature generates a realistic TTS copy of your own voice for frictionless fixes, Studio Sound cleans up recordings in one click, and filler-word removal plus multitrack editing make it a favorite of podcasters and YouTubers.

Key features

• Edit media by editing text
• Overdub voice cloning
• Studio Sound cleanup
• Transcription & filler removal
• Multitrack editing

Pricing

Descript is freemium: a free tier lets you try the core features, and paid plans start at $16/mo. Plans (2026): Free ($0/mo), Hobbyist ($16/mo), Creator ($24/mo), Business ($50/mo), Enterprise (Custom). Prices change often, so confirm current limits, credits, and enterprise terms on the official site.

Pros

• Edit audio/video by editing text
• Overdub voice cloning of your own voice
• One-click Studio Sound cleanup
• Built-in transcription & filler-word removal

Cons

• Overdub is English-focused
• Heavy projects can get slow
• TTS is secondary to editing

Who should use Descript

Podcasters and video creators who want editing-by-text plus a cloned voice for quick fixes, not a standalone TTS API.

Our verdict

Less a voice generator than an editor with a great voice trick: Overdub patches narration by typing, and Studio Sound rescues rough audio in a click. If you edit spoken-word content, it is a joy — TTS is a feature here, not the whole product.

Try Descript

Ready to try it? Visit the Descript official website to create an account and explore its available voices and cloning options.