Descript Hobbyist
The Descript Hobbyist plan costs $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 monthly).
What the plan includes
1 person, 10 media hours and 400 AI credits per month, and 1080p export without a watermark.
As stated on descript.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
60 media minutes per month, 100 one-time AI credits and 720p export with a watermark.
- Creator$24 per person / month, billed annually ($35 monthly)one above
Up to 3 people, 30 media hours and 800 AI credits per month, and 4K export without a watermark.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Kapwing | $16 a month | Yes |
| OpusClip | $14.50 a month | Yes |
| Loom | $18 a month | Yes |
| Synthesia | $18 a month | Yes |
| Vmaker AI | $18 a month | Yes |
| Tella | $13 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Descript Hobbyist questions
How much is the Descript Hobbyist plan?
The Descript Hobbyist plan costs $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 monthly). 1 person, 10 media hours and 400 AI credits per month, and 1080p export without a watermark.
What is the difference between Descript Free and Hobbyist?
Free costs $0 and gives you 60 media minutes per month, 100 one-time AI credits and 720p export with a watermark. Hobbyist costs $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 monthly) and gives you 1 person, 10 media hours and 400 AI credits per month, and 1080p export without a watermark.
Is it worth moving from Hobbyist to Creator?
That depends on what you need. Creator costs $24 per person / month, billed annually ($35 monthly) and adds up to 3 people, 30 media hours and 800 AI credits per month, and 4K export without a watermark. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Descript have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free plan: 60 media minutes per month, a one-time 100 AI credits and 720p export with a watermark. No credit card required.
When was this checked?
Oct 4, 2026, against https://www.descript.com/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.