Free + paidRunway
Generate clips and edit scenes with AI
A free plan with one-time starter credits, then paid plans with higher limits.
AI Video Generator and Editing Tools
Compare AI video generator tools, text to video AI and video editors. Explore free plans and check duration, resolution, downloads and watermarks.
18 tools in this collectionOfficial sources and pricing notes
Choose for your task
Choose between generating a scene, animating an image, presenting a script or editing an existing clip. Text to video AI can produce very different outputs depending on the tool. Describe the setting, movement and camera, start with a short shot and check frame consistency before building a longer video.
Understand the free plan
Free tools allow use without a subscription. Free + paid tools offer a free option with limits. A trial is temporary. Check the official pricing page for credits, exports, commercial rights and signup requirements before you start.
Compare the tools
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PaidPika
Create short clips and effects from images
The listed free account has no monthly credits. Generation requires a paid credit pack or subscription.
Free + paidLuma Dream Machine
Create video scenes from an idea or image
A limited free option and paid plans. Commercial usage rights vary by plan.
Free + paidSynthesia
Create explainer videos with a virtual presenter
A free Basic plan with limits on minutes and credits, plus paid plans.
Free + paidHeyGen
Create virtual presenters and translate videos
A limited Free plan, plus paid Creator, Pro and other plans. Translation and voice features vary by plan.
Free + paidVEED
Edit videos and add subtitles
A limited free plan. Some AI features and exports require a paid plan.
Free + paidDescript
Edit video and audio through text
A limited Free plan, plus paid plans with additional processing time and credits.
Free + paidinvideo AI
Turn an idea into a video draft
A free plan with limited credits to explore the platform, plus paid plans for more generation and exports.
Free + paidKapwing
Collaborative video editing with automatic tools
A free plan with credits and limits, plus paid Pro and team plans.
Free + paidOpusClip
Find short clips inside a longer video
An ongoing free plan with limited monthly credits, plus paid plans.
PaidSubmagic
Add captions and quickly edit short videos
Paid Starter, Pro and other plans. Trial access is not an ongoing free subscription.
Free + paidWisecut
Automatically edit recordings of spoken content
A limited free plan, plus paid plans with more processing time and exports.
Free + paidFliki
Turn text into video with a voiceover
A limited free plan, plus Premium plans with additional time and features.
Free + paidColossyan
Create training videos with a virtual presenter
A limited free plan and a trial of advanced features, plus paid plans.
PaidD-ID
Animate a photo to present spoken text
Paid plans with a limited trial. Trial outputs may have a watermark.
Free + paidElai
Create presentation videos with a digital presenter
A very limited Free option, plus paid plans with more production time.
Free + paidVizard
Turn a long recording into shareable clips
A free plan with limited monthly credits, plus paid plans for more exports and processing.
Free + paidCapCut
Easy video editing with automatic assistance
A free basic editor and a Pro subscription. Some AI tools or credits are paid.
Questions before you start
Is a free AI video generator enough for my project?
It can be suitable for a small test, but free plans or trial credits may limit duration, resolution and downloads. Check those limits and watermarks before starting.
How do text-to-video tools differ?
Some generate scenes, others assemble templates and stock media, and others present a script with an avatar. Match the method to the output you need.
Why does the result differ from the prompt?
Generation can change details across frames. Limit movements, make the description specific and edit selected shots afterward.