Descript free plan limits for nonprofits

Pricing for nonprofits

Approved nonprofits pay $8 per editor per month with annual billing or $12 per month for Hobbyist features. The Free plan costs $0 for one editor with 60 media minutes and 100 AI credits one-time.

Review for nonprofits

Audio and video editor that edits recordings as text, with a free plan and a nonprofit rate for approved organizations.

Approved nonprofits pay $8 per editor per month with annual billing or $12 per month for Hobbyist features. The Free plan costs $0 for one editor with 60 media minutes and 100 AI credits one-time.

Typical nonprofit uses:

Edit interviews and panel discussions by editing text
Produce podcast and video content for supporters
Remove filler words and long silences automatically
Transcribe recordings for captions and accessibility

Pros:

Free plan covers one editor with 60 monthly minutes
$8 per editor per month with annual nonprofit billing
No contract or setup fee
Text-based editing speeds up revisions

Cons:

Nonprofit rate is positioned for individual creators
Additional seats are documented as Creator or Business options
Free plan exports at 720p without watermark-free export
Renewal terms for the nonprofit rate are not published

FAQ about Descript for nonprofits

What does the Descript nonprofit plan cost?

Eligible teams can subscribe for $12 per editor per month with monthly billing or $8 per editor per month with annual billing. Nonprofit status requires valid charitable status, such as 501(c)(3) or the equivalent in the applicant's country.

Which plan features does the nonprofit rate include?

The nonprofit and education plan includes all features of the Hobbyist plan at the discounted nonprofit price. Descript says it is the only plan available at a discounted rate and is best suited to individual creators.

Is the nonprofit rate suitable for a team with several editors?

Descript describes the nonprofit and education plan as best suited to individual creators. The same page points organizations needing more seats to the Creator or Business options, so a multi-editor team should confirm the applicable tier before budgeting.

How does a nonprofit apply for the rate?

Create a free Descript account with a nonprofit or school email address, add a payment method, and submit the application form. Descript reviews the request and follows up by email. No charge is made at the application step.

What are the free plan limits?

The Free plan is $0 and includes one editor seat, 60 media minutes per month, and 100 AI credits one-time. It exports at 720p and does not include watermark-free video export.

How does an approved organization switch plans?

After approval, sign in, open App settings, choose the Plan tab, select Change plan, and choose the EDU/NFP option. Adjust the Editor seat count, add a payment method, and save.