Descript
Text-based video and audio editing with AI-powered tools for creators.
Price
Free plan
then from $16/mo
Free tier
Yes
60 minutes media/month, 100 AI credits (one-time),...
SDK downloads
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no official SDK package
Status
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no public status page
How Descript compares
Descript is one of 6 APIs in the Sound effects and music generation category on AgentGid. Its cheapest paid plan ($16 a month) ranks 3rd of 4 on entry price. It is one of 5 that can be started for free. 2 of them ship an official MCP server; Descript does not. See the full table.
Pricing
| Free tier | 60 minutes media/month, 100 AI credits (one-time), limited AI tools |
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| Cheapest paid plan | $16 a month |
| Usage price | — |
| Good to know | Added automatically: a well-known API in its category. Prices read from the official pricing page. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 10, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
Use it from an agent
| MCP server | No MCP server found |
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