Descript Pricing & Free Plan Limits
Complete pricing breakdown for Descript including all plans, hidden costs, and limitations.
Pricing score: 55/100
Is Descript free?
Yes — the Free plan costs nothing. Paid plans start at $16.00/month (Hobbyist).
Free plan limits
- Users: 1 user
- Storage: Limited
- Watermarks on export, 1 hour total transcription, basic features only
Watch out: Very limited - essentially a trial only
Plans & Pricing
User limit: 1 user
Storage: Limited
User limit: Unlimited
Storage: Custom
User limit: 1 user
Storage: 10 hours transcription
User limit: 1 user
Storage: 30 hours transcription
User limit: 3+ users
Storage: 40 hours transcription
Pricing Issues Reported by Users
AI credits burn through in a day
Users report that a month's worth of AI credits lasts about a day with heavy use. One Trustpilot reviewer stated: 'All these supposedly amazing AI features are there to look at and not use as the AI credits costs renders them unusable.' Studio Sound and Overdub especially consume credits quickly, making features feel inaccessible.
Confusing subscription with no upgrade credit
Users report confusing subscription plans with no credit for unused time when upgrading mid-cycle. The September 2025 pricing changes pushed many teams to explore alternatives. Usage measurement changed from transcription time to 'media minutes and AI credits,' adding confusion.