AI Video Creation & Editing
AI video tools generate clips from text, create talking-head avatars, edit footage automatically, and dub videos into other languages. Use cases span marketing, training, and social content. Pick a tool based on your output type: avatar video, text-to-video clips, or AI-assisted editing of existing footage. Consider whether you need commercial-use rights. Use a representative task and inspect the result before buying. Confirm permissions, export options and the full cost of your workflow.
6 tools in this category
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| Tool | Pricing | Editorial score | Rated variables | Free plan | Tested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeyGen | Free plan; Creator is USD 29/month or USD 24/month billed annually | Features and capabilities 4.9Usability and implementation 4.8Pricing and value transparency 4.4Integrations, security and trust 4.8 | Yes | Tested | View → | |
| Kling AI | Free Basic plan; Standard renews at USD 8.80/month after a USD 6.99 first-month offer | Features and capabilities 4.9Usability and implementation 4.6Pricing and value transparency 4.4Integrations, security and trust 4.3 | Yes | Tested | View → | |
| Pika | Free plan with pack-based usage; Starter is USD 10/month | Features and capabilities 4.8Usability and implementation 4.6Pricing and value transparency 4.5Integrations, security and trust 4.1 | Yes | Tested | View → | |
| Runway | Free plan; Standard is USD 15/month or USD 12/month billed annually | Features and capabilities 5.0Usability and implementation 4.7Pricing and value transparency 4.3Integrations, security and trust 5.0 | Yes | Tested | View → | |
| Sora | No active pricing; final historical Sora 2 API rate was USD 0.10 per generated second at 720p | Features and capabilities 4.7Usability and implementation 0.5Pricing and value transparency 0.5Integrations, security and trust 4.9 | No | Tested | View → | |
| Synthesia | Free Basic plan; Starter is USD 29/month or USD 18/month billed annually | Features and capabilities 5.0Usability and implementation 4.9Pricing and value transparency 4.5Integrations, security and trust 5.0 | Yes | Tested | View → |
All tools in this category
HeyGen
AI Video Creation & EditingAI video platform for avatars, voice, translation, video agents and automation
Kling AI
AI Video Creation & EditingAI video and image generation with native audio, multi-shot control and consistent subjects
Pika
AI Video Creation & EditingAI video creation platform for text-to-video, image animation, effects, editing and API workflows
Runway
AI Video Creation & EditingAI creative platform for video, images, editing, agents and generative media workflows
Sora
AI Coding & Developer ToolsDiscontinued OpenAI generative video product; web/app closed April 26, 2026 and API removed September 24, 2026
Synthesia
AI Video Creation & EditingEnterprise AI video platform for avatar-led training, communication, localization and interactive video
How to choose the right tool
Pick a tool based on your output type: avatar video, text-to-video clips, or AI-assisted editing of existing footage. Consider whether you need commercial-use rights.