Best AI Video Generation Tools
Compare 33 AI Video tools by verified monthly pricing, free plans, and features.
AI video tools turn text prompts, images, or existing footage into finished video — from short generated clips to avatar presenters and automated editing. They're used by marketers, educators, and creators who need video without a camera crew.
ToolScanner currently tracks 33 AI Video tools. 22 of them offer a real free plan, so you can start without paying. 10 offer a free trial. Verified paid plans start from $7.99 per month on a monthly-billing basis.
When you compare options, the factors that usually matter are: Text-to-video vs image-to-video input, Maximum clip length and output quality, Watermarks and commercial-use terms, Price and free plan (monthly-billing basis), Free trial before committing.
Every tool below has a detail page with verified pricing. You can compare any two side by side, or use AI Finder and the stack builder to plan a full setup within your budget.
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Featured tools
Generative video editing and creation toolkit.
Best for Video editing augmented with AI tools
AI video platform for creating presenter videos with digital avatars.
AI avatar and video generation platform for presenter-style videos.
Realistic AI video generation from text and images.
Google DeepMind's video generation model for high-quality, cinematic clips.
AI video generation platform for turning text and images into short clips.
How to choose
What matters most depends on your use case. For AI Video tools, weigh these factors:
- Text-to-video vs image-to-video input
- Maximum clip length and output quality
- Watermarks and commercial-use terms
- Price and free plan (monthly-billing basis)
- Free trial before committing
Free options
Generative video editing and creation toolkit.
Best for Video editing augmented with AI tools
AI video generation platform for turning text and images into short clips.
Luma's fast text-and-image-to-video generation model.
MiniMax's AI video generation tool known for realistic motion.
AI avatar and video generation platform for presenter-style videos.
Free video editor with AI tools for captions, effects, and templates.
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All 33 tools
Generative video editing and creation toolkit.
Best for Video editing augmented with AI tools
Realistic AI video generation from text and images.
Google DeepMind's video generation model for high-quality, cinematic clips.
AI video generation platform for turning text and images into short clips.
Luma's fast text-and-image-to-video generation model.
MiniMax's AI video generation tool known for realistic motion.
AI avatar and video generation platform for presenter-style videos.
AI video platform for creating presenter videos with digital avatars.
Free video editor with AI tools for captions, effects, and templates.
Online video editor with AI captioning and editing tools.
Online video editor with AI subtitles, avatars, and translation.
AI tool that turns long videos into short, clippable highlights.
AI tool that turns scripts and articles into short videos.
Best for turn a document into video
AI video editor for turning text prompts into finished videos.
AI tool that turns text into videos with AI voiceovers.
AI tool for creating talking-avatar videos from text and photos.
AI video platform for creating training videos with digital presenters.
AI video generator with digital avatars for text-based scripts.
AI tool that turns text and scripts into animated or live videos.
Best for generate video from text
AI platform for creating videos with digital human presenters.
Desktop video editor with AI tools for cutting and effects.
AI video platform known for cinematic camera-motion controls and effects, turning images and prompts into dynamic clips.
Best for cinematic AI video with camera moves
OpenAI's text-to-video model for generating realistic and imaginative video clips.
AI video generator with strong character-reference consistency and fast generation, popular for anime-style and multi-shot clips.
AI video generation platform for turning prompts and images into short creative clips, with templates and a creator community.
Best for creative AI video clips
Microsoft's browser video editor with AI features like auto-captions, text-to-speech, and auto-compose, bundled with Windows and Microsoft 365.
Best for easy video editing with AI features
AI editor for short-form video that adds trendy captions, zooms, b-roll, and sound effects automatically.
AI-powered studio for talking videos: auto-captions, eye-contact correction, dubbing, and AI avatars, on mobile and desktop.
AI clipping tool that turns long videos and podcasts into ready-to-post vertical clips with captions and reframing.
AI editor for YouTubers that cuts silences and bad takes automatically, exporting a rough cut to your editing timeline.
Best for auto rough-cut for YouTubers
AI localization tool that translates and dubs videos into 130+ languages with voice cloning and lip-sync.
AI avatar platform that clones you from a short recording and generates engaging social videos with gestures and b-roll.
Best for your AI avatar for social video
Developer platform for real-time conversational AI video — digital replicas that see, hear, and respond via API.
Frequently asked questions
What are AI Video tools?
AI video tools turn text prompts, images, or existing footage into finished video — from short generated clips to avatar presenters and automated editing. They're used by marketers, educators, and creators who need video without a camera crew. ToolScanner currently tracks 33 AI Video tools.
Are there free AI Video tools?
Yes — Runway, Pika, Luma Dream Machine, Hailuo AI offer a verified free plan.
How do I choose a AI Video tool?
Start from your use case, then compare: Text-to-video vs image-to-video input, Maximum clip length and output quality, Watermarks and commercial-use terms, Price and free plan (monthly-billing basis), Free trial before committing. Prices on ToolScanner are verified on a monthly-billing basis, so you're comparing like for like.
Which AI Video tools offer an API?
Based on recorded platform data: Runway, Google Veo.
How much do AI Video tools cost?
Verified paid plans in this category start from $7.99 per month, and 22 tools offer a free plan. Several tools use usage-based or quote-based pricing — check each detail page.
Can I compare AI Video tools side by side?
Yes — select any tools for an interactive side-by-side comparison, start from a curated comparison page, or let AI Finder shortlist tools by budget and use case.