Descript free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
Descript Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-09-22
Models and quotas
| Model | Quota | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-powered video editing | 60 minutes/month of media processing time | Monthly reset | Extra credits can be purchased once you exceed the limit |
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI credits | 100 | Used for AI features (subtitles, voiceover, etc.) |
| Export quality | 720p | 4K requires payment |
| Storage space | 5GB | Exceeding the limit requires upgrading or purchasing more |
| Watermark | false | No watermark on free plan |
Limits at a glance
- Quota reset: Monthly reset (starting from the 1st)
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Account registration required; features limited for marketing purposes (to promote paid upgrade)
Watch out for this
Once the free plan's 60-minute quota runs out, new videos can't be processed — you have to wait for the monthly reset or upgrade.
When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbyist | US$24 / user / mo（5 user ≈ US$120/mo） | US$24/person/month (monthly subscription price): 10 media hours/month, 400 AI points/month, 1080p without watermark, 100GB storage. The US$16 promoted on the official website is the average monthly price for annual subscription. |
| Creator | US$35 / user / mo（5 user ≈ US$175/mo） | US$35/person/month (monthly subscription price): 30 media hours/month, 800 AI points/month, 4K without watermark, 1TB storage, can be expanded to 3 people. The US$24 promoted on the official website is the monthly average price for annual subscription. |
| Business | US$65 / user / mo（5 user ≈ US$325/mo） | US$65/person/month (monthly subscription price): 40 media hours/month, 1,500 AI points/month, 4K, 2TB storage, Brand Studio, 30+ language dubbing, SLA priority support, can be expanded to 5 people. The US$50 highlighted on the official website is the monthly average price for annual subscription. |
| Enterprise | Official quote (upon inquiry) | Custom pricing, not published on the official site |
Checked 2026-09-23
Information for Taiwanese users
- Payment method:Credit card (Visa/Mastercard/American Express)
- Chinese support: partial
- Available platforms:web、desktop、mobile
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Sources: Descript official pricing page
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