A free Descript alternative for transcription and subtitles
If you need transcripts and subtitles rather than a video editor, VideoText Pro is $14.99 a month for 30 hours of speech, with no credits to run out. Start with a free account, no card needed.
Free account, no card needed
Free files up to 30 minutes. Sign up free to download.
Cancel when you want
Cancel any time under Manage subscription on the Pricing page, or email [email protected]. There are no cancellation fees. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you already paid for, and you won't be charged again.
First purchase: if you're not happy, ask for a full refund within 7 days of your first Pro payment by emailing [email protected].
After 7 days, and renewals: refunds are at our discretion.
Refunds and cancellation policy$14.99/month or $120/year, 30 hours of speech a month
Regional prices can differ.
Prices side by side
| Plan | Descript Hobbyist | Descript Creator | VideoText Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $24/mo | $35/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Billed yearly | $16/mo billed annually | $24/mo billed annually | $120/year ($10/mo billed annually) |
| Included each month | 10 media h/month; 400 AI credits | 30 media h/month; 800 AI credits | 30 hours of speech |
| Free option | Free plan: 60 media min/month; 720p export | – | Free account, no card, files up to 30 minutes |
Prices as of Oct 22, 2026. Source: Descript pricing. Check their page for current prices.
Why people look for an alternative
- Credits run out, and the plan feels used up before the work is done.
- Cancelling is hard to find, and some people get charged after they thought they had stopped.
- Prices have gone up, and paying for a full editor feels like too much when you only need a transcript.
- The free option looks generous, but people hit a paywall when they try to export.
What you get
Transcripts, subtitles (SRT, VTT, burned-in) and translation into 104 languages.
Fix and burn subtitles free with an account (1 job a day each; free burns are 720p with a small Made with VideoText.io watermark).
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free plan?
- Yes. Free account, no card, files up to 30 minutes.
- What does Pro include?
- 30 hours of speech a month, files up to 4 hours, $14.99/mo or $120/yr. Regional prices can differ.
- Can I cancel?
- Cancel any time under Manage subscription on the Pricing page, or email [email protected]. There are no cancellation fees. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you already paid for, and you won't be charged again. First purchase: if you're not happy, ask for a full refund within 7 days of your first Pro payment by emailing [email protected]. After 7 days, and renewals: refunds are at our discretion.
- Can I edit my video in VideoText?
- No. VideoText makes transcripts and subtitles; it isn't a video editor.
- Can my team edit transcripts together?
- No team workspace (single-user accounts).
Descript is a trademark of its owner. VideoText is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Descript.