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The self-hosted Descript alternative

Cloud-based audio and video editor that uses transcript-based editing to modify recordings, supports multitrack recording, podcast production workflows, filler-word removal, AI voice overdubs (voice cloning), collaboration, and export/publishing of media projects.

Alternatives to Descript

Free open-source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile with timeline editing, multi-track support, real-time preview, and local-first privacy.

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What replacing Descript actually involves

Every option on this page is open source and free to run on your own hardware, so you own the data and there is no subscription to cancel. 1 of 1 shipped a commit in the last six months. Licences in this list: MIT. In exchange you take on hosting, backups and updates yourself.

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