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Video generation

Generate clips from a prompt, or turn a script into a presenter-led video.

6 tools · demo video for each

Runway

Free tierBeginnerfrom $12/mo billed annually

AI workspace for generating videos, images and audio.

Introducing Gen-4.5 Image to VideoRunway

Best for: Solo creators and small teams producing AI-generated video, images and audio.
Skip it if: You need unlimited generations or a predictable cost per finished video.
Cost: Free plan. Paid plans start at $12/month with annual billing.
Runs on: Web · iOS · Android

Strengths

Video, image and audio generation
Runway and third-party models
Parallel generations
4K upscaling and voice cloning

Watch out for

Credit cost varies by model and length
Free credits are one-time, not monthly
Monthly credits do not roll over

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Pika by Pika Labs

Free tierBeginnerfrom $8/mo billed yearly

AI platform for generating video and other media.

Introducing Pika AI SelvesPika Labs

Best for: Creators who want several generation models and can pick a monthly credit level.
Skip it if: You need monthly credits or a commercial licence on the free plan.
Cost: Free plan with 0 monthly credits. Starter is $10 monthly or $8 billed annually, plus credit packs.
Runs on: Web · iOS · API · MCP

Strengths

Video, image and audio generation
Access to multiple models
Higher parallel generation on paid plans
Credit top-ups alongside a plan

Watch out for

The free plan cannot generate without buying credits
No commercial licence on Free or Starter
Credits expire rather than roll over

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Synthesia

Free tierBeginnerfrom $29/mo

AI video creation platform with avatars, dubbing and interactive content.

Create AI avatars that talk, walk and actSynthesia

Best for: Teams producing avatar-led videos and roleplay training for learners.
Skip it if: You need unlimited minutes without custom pricing, or a watermark-free free plan.
Cost: Free Basic plan. Starter $29/month, Pro $89/month, Enterprise custom-priced.
Runs on: Web · API

Strengths

Avatar video creation from a script
Video dubbing
Interactive videos
Roleplay training and surveys

Watch out for

Monthly credits limit how much you publish
Basic-plan videos carry a watermark
Unlimited minutes only on Enterprise

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HeyGen

Free tierBeginnerfrom $29/mo

AI video creation and localisation with virtual presenters.

Full HeyGen walkthroughHeyGen

Best for: Creators and teams producing presenter-led videos and localised versions.
Skip it if: You need an upfront enterprise price, or production without credit-based plans.
Cost: Free plan. Creator $29/month, Pro $49/month, Business $149/month. Enterprise by sales.
Runs on: Web · ChatGPT plugin · API

Strengths

Avatar video generation
Custom avatars and voice cloning
Translation into 175+ languages
Cinematic avatar scenes from a prompt

Watch out for

Free plan gives three watermarked videos a month
Paid plans run on credits
Enterprise needs a sales conversation

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InVideo AI by InVideo

PaidBeginnerfrom $10/seat/mo billed annually

Text-to-video tool that builds a scripted, voiced video from a prompt.

How to create videos with InVideo AIDigibase Media

Best for: Marketers and creators who want narrated videos without cutting footage by hand.
Skip it if: You need cinematic generated footage rather than stock-based assembly.
Cost: Plus is $10 per seat a month billed annually, or $20 per seat billed monthly. Higher tiers are $30 and $75 per seat annually.
Runs on: Web

Strengths

Turns a prompt into a scripted video
AI voiceover and subtitles
Editable scenes and stock footage
Resizes for social formats

Watch out for

Quality depends on the prompt and stock library
Priced per seat, which adds up for teams
Fine edits still need manual work

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Kling AI by Kuaishou Technology

Free tierBeginnerfrom $10/mo

Text-to-video and image-to-video generation with native audio.

Meet KLING 4.0 | You Call the ShotsKling AI

Best for: Short-form video creators and small studios needing fast clips with consistent characters.
Skip it if: Teams needing fixed per-video costs, since credits vary by model and resolution.
Cost: Basic is free for personal use; Standard costs $10 a month with 660 credits.
Runs on: Web · API

Strengths

Kling 4.0 video with native audio and output up to 4K
Elements system keeps characters and voices consistent across shots
Multi-shot storyboarding with per-shot camera controls
Kling Image 3.0 for 4K stills and consistent image series

Watch out for

Free Basic tier is for personal, non-commercial use
Unused monthly credits do not roll over
Premium models and 4K modes consume credits quickly

Visit Kling AI Official pricing

Price watch

Video prices checked 26 October 2026
Tool	Price now
Pika	$8/mo billed yearly
InVideo AI	$10/seat/mo billed annually
Kling AI	$10/mo
Runway	$12/mo billed annually
HeyGen	$29/mo
Synthesia	$29/mo