Descript Nonprofit Discount: Pricing & Eligibility (2026)
Verified nonprofit programConfidence: highLast verified October 21, 2026
Nonprofit plan $8/editor/month (vs $16 Hobbyist), up to 3 editors
$8 per Editor/month on annual billing ($12 monthly) versus Hobbyist at $16 ($24 monthly). Only Hobbyist features; capped at 3 Editor seats per Drive. Teams needing Creator/Business features or more seats get no discount.
- Provider
- Descript
- Category
- Video & live streaming
- Who qualifies
- Nonprofit organizations with valid charitable status (501(c)(3) or equivalent); Application reviewed and approved by Descript
- Where
- Not limited on the help page; '501(c)(3) or equivalent' status accepted
- Limits
- Up to 3 Editor seats per Drive
- Billing
- Monthly ($12/editor) or annual ($8/editor/month)
Standard vs. nonprofit pricing
| Plan | Type | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbyist $16 per person/month billed annually; $24 per person/month on monthly billing. 1 person included, 10 media hours and 400 AI credits per month. annualUsd = 12 x $16. | Standard | $16/user/mo | Official |
| Creator $24 per person/month billed annually; $35 on monthly billing. Up to 3 people. annualUsd = 12 x $24. | Standard | $24/user/mo | Official |
| Business $50 per person/month billed annually; $65 on monthly billing. Up to 5 people. annualUsd = 12 x $50. | Standard | $50/user/mo | Official |
| Non-Profit / Education (EDU/NFP) $8 per Editor/month paid annually, or $12 per Editor/month paid monthly. Hobbyist features. Up to 3 Editor seats per Drive. annualUsd = 12 x $8. | Nonprofit | $8/user/mo | Official |
Prices in USD as published on the date verified. Vendors change pricing; always confirm before purchasing.
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How to apply
- Create a free Descript account with your nonprofit email address
- Add a payment method (not charged yet)
- Submit the Non-Profit / Education application form; Descript reviews it and replies by email
- After approval, in App Settings > Plan > Change plan, pick any paid plan, then select EDU/NFP from the Plan dropdown, set Editor seats (max 3) and save
Catches and limitations
- Hobbyist feature set and usage limits only (e.g. 10 media hours and 400 AI credits per editor per month on Hobbyist)
- Maximum 3 Editor seats per Drive
- It is the only discounted Descript plan; Creator, Business and Enterprise have no nonprofit pricing
- Requires application approval
Switching: None for current Descript users: the same Drive switches to the EDU/NFP plan. Teams on Creator or Business lose those plans' extra features and usage limits.
Sources
- Descript Help: Non-profit and education subscription (accessed 2026-10-21)
- Descript pricing (accessed 2026-10-21)
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