Descript pricing in 2026
Every plan from Descript's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026), what a team of 5, 10 or 25 would pay, the price in your currency and cheaper alternatives.
Starts at
$24per user a month
Hobbyist for 10 people: $240 a month
- Free plan−31% yearly
Plans
Descript plans and prices
4 plans with a public price, in US dollars.
Free
$0Free plan
- 60 media minutes per month
- 100 one-time AI credits
- Text-based editing
Hobbyist
Entry paid plan$24per user / month
- 10 media hours/month
- 400 AI credits/month
- 1080p watermark-free export
Creator
$35per user / month
- 30 media hours/month
- 800 AI credits/month
- 4K watermark-free export
Business
$65per user / month
- 40 media hours/month
- 1,500 AI credits/month
- Brand Studio, translation & dubbing
Annual billing per month: Hobbyist $16, Creator $24, Business $50 (page says save up to 35%; 31% shown for Creator). Enterprise: custom pricing.
Prices from Descript's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026. Prices are per user. Taxes, seat minimums and promotions vary.
Team cost
What Descript costs a team of 5, 10 or 25
Per-user list price × team size: a month, with the year below.
| Plan | 5 people | 10 people | 25 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeFree plan | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hobbyist$24/user/mo | $120/mo$1,440/yr a year | $240/mo$2,880/yr a year | $600/mo$7,200/yr a year |
| Creator$35/user/mo | $175/mo$2,100/yr a year | $350/mo$4,200/yr a year | $875/mo$10,500/yr a year |
| Business$65/user/mo | $325/mo$3,900/yr a year | $650/mo$7,800/yr a year | $1,625/mo$19,500/yr a year |
Free plans usually cap users or features — check Free's limits before planning on it for a team. Paying yearly: Descript lists up to 31% off annual billing, so Hobbyist for 10 people would be about $1,987.20 a year instead of $2,880. Before tax, at list price.
Local prices
Descript in naira, shillings, cedis, rand, pounds and euros
Hobbyist, the entry paid plan, converted from US dollars.
| Currency | Per user / mo | 10 people / mo |
|---|---|---|
| NGNNigerian naira (NGN) | ₦32,023 | ₦320,232 |
| KESKenyan shilling (KES) | KSh3,117 | KSh31,170 |
| GHSGhanaian cedi (GHS) | GH₵278.93 | GH₵2,789 |
| ZARSouth African rand (ZAR) | R398.37 | R3,984 |
| GBPBritish pound (GBP) | £17.95 | £179.47 |
| EUREuro (EUR) | €21.41 | €214.11 |
Indicative only: converted at Surba's daily exchange rates from 26 Oct 2026 (₦1,334 = $1). Unless Descript bills you in your own currency, your bank's rate and card fees decide what you're charged.
Discounts
Ways to pay less for Descript
Up to 31% off yearly billing
Paying Descript yearly instead of monthly.
From Surba's catalog; the vendor decides eligibility.
FAQ
Descript pricing questions
How much does Descript cost per user?
Descript's paid plans run from $24 to $65 per user a month according to Descript's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026) (Hobbyist $24, Creator $35 and Business $65). Annual billing per month: Hobbyist $16, Creator $24, Business $50 (page says save up to 35%; 31% shown for Creator). Enterprise: custom pricing. There is also a free plan (Free).
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes. Descript's Free plan costs $0 and includes 60 media minutes per month, 100 one-time AI credits and text-based editing. Free plans usually limit users, history or features, so check what you'd outgrow.
How much does Descript cost for a team of 10?
On Hobbyist, 10 people pay about $240 a month, or $2,880 a year, before tax. With up to 31% off for yearly billing, that would be about $1,987.20 a year.
How much is Descript in naira?
At an indicative rate of ₦1,334 per $1 (26 Oct 2026), Hobbyist at $24 is about ₦32,023 per user a month. Your bank's exchange rate and card fees decide the final charge.
Is Descript cheaper if you pay yearly?
Descript gives up to 31% off for paying yearly instead of monthly, according to Descript's pricing page (checked 26 Oct 2026). Surba reminds you before each renewal, so an annual plan doesn't renew unnoticed.
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