Video/Audio Editing

Descript Affiliate Program (2026)

Earn $25 per subscription by referring new Descript customers. Here's everything you need to know about commissions, cookie windows, and how to apply.

Commission

$25 per subscription

Cookie Window

30 days

Payout Method

PayPal (via PartnerStack, monthly)

Target Audience

Creator

About Descript

Audio and video editor that edits media by editing the transcript.

Pricing: Free plan; paid plans start around $16 per month billed annually.

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Commission Structure

Rate
$25 per subscription

One-time flat commission of $25 USD per new qualifying subscription (the program moved from 15% recurring to flat-fee in early 2024). No recurring payments on renewals; total commissions are capped at $100,000 per affiliate per year.

Payout Details
Method: PayPal (via PartnerStack, monthly)
Cookie window: 30 days

How to join the Descript affiliate program

Apply at descript.com/affiliate through PartnerStack; approval takes roughly 1 to 2 weeks. The program recently migrated to PartnerStack, so prior affiliates must reapply.

Who can apply

Open to Descript users and content creators worldwide.

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