Descript
Video8.2Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript
- Price
- $19/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- API
- No
Best AI Video Tools in 2026
AI video tools cover two different jobs. Generative tools such as Runway create clips from a text prompt, an image or a reference video, and now keep characters and scenes consistent across shots.
Editing tools such as Descript take footage you already have and make it faster to cut, caption, clean up and publish, often by editing a transcript instead of a timeline.
Prices are credit-based on the generative side, where every second of video costs credits, and seat-based on the editing side. Free tiers exist on both, usually with watermarks and low resolution.
The listings below state what each plan actually includes so you can budget for real projects rather than demos.
- 7tools listed
- 7of 7scored by an editor
- 6of 7with a free plan
- $15/momedian entry price
- Aug 26last pricing check
Top picks
Top 3 AI video tools right now
Compare the best AI video tools
Ranked by editor score, then by listing completeness. Entry price is the cheapest paid plan.
| Tool | Best for | From | Free plan | Platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Descript | Podcasters and creators who edit talking-head content and hate timelines | $19/mo | Yes | Web app, Windows, macOS | 8.2 |
2 Runway | Filmmakers, agencies and creators producing generative video at professional quality | $15/mo | Yes | Web app, iOS | 7.9 |
3 HeyGen | Creators and marketers publishing short avatar video and localised ads | $29/mo | Yes | Web app, iOS | 8.8 |
4 Adobe Firefly | Agencies and brands that need generated images cleared for commercial use | $9.99/mo | Yes | Web app, iOS, Android | 8.5 |
5 Synthesia | Companies producing training and product video that gets updated often | $29/mo | Yes | Web app | 8.4 |
6 Leonardo.Ai | Studios and product teams that need a consistent look across many assets | $12/mo | Yes | Web app, iOS, Android | 8.3 |
7 Midjourney | Art directors and designers who want the best default image quality | $10/mo | No | Web app, Discord | 8.1 |
All AI video tools, compared
Every listing in this hub, 24 per page.
Adobe Firefly
Image generation8.5Commercially safe image, video and audio generation from Adobe
- Price
- $9.99/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- API
- Yes
Synthesia
Avatars8.4Turns a script into a video with an AI presenter, in 140+ languages
- Price
- $29/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- API
- Yes
Leonardo.Ai
Image generation8.3Image, video and motion generation with fine-tuned models and an API
- Price
- $12/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- API
- Yes
Midjourney
Image generation8.1Image and video generation with the strongest aesthetic default
- Price
- $10/mo
- Free plan
- No
- API
- No
Buying guide
How to choose an AI video tool
4 checks, in the order that saves the most time.
Separate generation from editing
Footage that does not exist yet: budget for a generative tool. Footage you already have: a transcript-based editor saves more hours than any generator.
Do the credit math
Resolution, clip length and model choice all change the cost per second. A professional project needs the Pro tier or above.
Check export limits on entry plans
Watermarks and 720p caps make free and entry tiers unusable for client work; read the export line before the feature list.
Test with your own material
Generative quality varies by subject, and transcription accuracy drops with accents and crosstalk. Bring the hardest clip you have.
Free, freemium or paid: AI video tools by pricing model
Entry price is the cheapest paid plan on monthly billing. Every listing shows the date its pricing page was checked.
What people use AI video tools for
Questions
AI video tools FAQ
Short, factual answers on pricing, free plans and how AI video tools are ranked here.
Ask another questionWhat is the best AI video generator?
Runway leads on character and scene consistency and on the editing tools around generation. Budget for its Pro plan if you produce client work; the free tier is a one-time sandbox.
Can AI edit my existing videos?
Yes. Tools such as Descript transcribe your footage and let you cut it by editing text, remove filler words, clean audio and add captions automatically.
How much does AI video generation cost?
Entry plans start at $12 to $15 per month for a few hundred credits, which covers a couple of minutes of generated video. Serious use lands in the $35 to $95 per month range.
Are AI video tools free?
Most have a free tier with watermarks, low resolution or a one-time credit allowance. They are enough to evaluate quality, not to publish.
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