Descript
Descript
AI-powered video and podcast editing now with an open beta API (April 13, 2026) that makes it chainable to Claude, GPTs, Zapier, and Make — enabling fully automated video workflows. The 'video waterfall': record → Descript auto-transcribes and edits → OpusClip extracts shorts → all without manual touches. Claude Opus 4.6 powers Underlord: B-roll accuracy 60%→92%, filler word removal +43%. Important: Descript is an editor, not a generator — you still need source footage. Teams chasing zero-footage promises will hit a wall. Entry plan $24/mo + Claude/GPT API costs typically $5-30/mo for SMB volume.
Pricing: Hobbyist $24/month | Business $33/month | AI credits metered separately
Best For
- Podcast editing with near-complete AI handling of B-roll, filler words, and chapters
- One-person video studio: record → AI edit → translate → export in one platform
- Multilingual video with lip-synced translations in 20+ languages
- Teams wanting Kling AI v3 or Sora 2 video generation inside their editing timeline
- Content teams building reusable asset libraries (Media Library, March 2026)
Q'dUp Pro Tip: Claude Opus 4.6 powering Underlord is a genuine leap — 92% B-roll accuracy means your editor is doing almost all the heavy lifting. AI credits are metered separately and features like eye contact correction, Studio Sound, and avatar generation burn through them. High-volume teams should audit credit usage carefully. Kling Avatar v2 inside Descript is convincing but credit-intensive — budget for it before committing.
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