Task
Best AI tools to create videos
We compared 7 AI tools to create videos. 5 have a free plan. HeyGen ranks first on our task-fit signals: video Agent builds a finished, editable avatar video from a typed prompt, or from text, images, audio and decks. Listings were last checked on Nov 6, 2026.
AI video generators create footage from text, images or a script, with or without presenters. Decide whether you need cinematic clips, avatar presenters or edited stock footage, then compare clip length, resolution and credits per month.
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The ranking
- 1
HeyGen
FreemiumFrom $29/moWhy it fits: Video Agent builds a finished, editable avatar video from a typed prompt, or from text, images, audio and decks.
Fit score 9/9: The task is the tool's first-listed use case; The tool's primary category matches the task's category; Five or more verified features; A free plan is available (stated on its pricing page); Plans and prices are verified from its own pricing page
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Runway
FreemiumFrom $15/moWhy it fits: Generates video with the Gen-4.5 model or third-party options like Kling and Seedance, spending credits per generation.
Fit score 9/9: The task is the tool's first-listed use case; The tool's primary category matches the task's category; Five or more verified features; A free plan is available (stated on its pricing page); Plans and prices are verified from its own pricing page
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Synthesia
FreemiumFrom $29/moWhy it fits: Turns a prompt, document, PowerPoint or link into an avatar-presented video with voiceover and motion graphics.
Fit score 9/9: The task is the tool's first-listed use case; The tool's primary category matches the task's category; Five or more verified features; A free plan is available (stated on its pricing page); Plans and prices are verified from its own pricing page
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CapCut
FreemiumFree plan availableWhy it fits: The AI video generator builds clips from text or images, with templates as an alternative starting point.
Fit score 4/9: The tool's primary category matches the task's category; Five or more verified features; A free plan is available (stated on its pricing page)
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InVideo AI
PaidFrom $9/moWhy it fits: Storyboarding from a script or idea and an AI co-writer take a project from concept to timeline.
Fit score 4/9: The tool's primary category matches the task's category; Five or more verified features; Plans and prices are verified from its own pricing page
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Leonardo.Ai
FreemiumFrom $12/moWhy it fits: Image-to-video tools turn static images into video using AI-driven animation and motion.
Fit score 3/9: Five or more verified features; A free plan is available (stated on its pricing page); Plans and prices are verified from its own pricing page
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Midjourney
PaidFrom $10/moWhy it fits: AI video generation comes in SD on all plans and HD on Standard and above.
Fit score 2/9: Five or more verified features; Plans and prices are verified from its own pricing page
Side-by-side
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Platforms | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeyGen | From $29/mo | Yes | API | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Runway | From $15/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, API | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Synthesia | From $29/mo | Yes | API | Nov 6, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free plan available | Yes | Web, Desktop app | Nov 6, 2026 |
| InVideo AI | From $9/mo | Not stated | Not stated | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Leonardo.Ai | From $12/mo | Yes | API | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Midjourney | From $10/mo | Not stated | Web, Discord | Nov 6, 2026 |
Choosing a tool to create videos: what the data says
- Free to try: HeyGen, Runway, Synthesia, CapCut and Leonardo.Ai have a free plan.
- Lowest listed entry price: InVideo AI at $9/mo; the highest entry price here is Synthesia at $29/mo.
- Prices not verified: CapCut. Their pricing pages couldn't be read, so we show no figure rather than a guess.
- On your phone: Runway lists an iOS or Android app.
- For developers: HeyGen, Runway, Synthesia and Leonardo.Ai offer an API.
Order is by fit score, from published signals; ties go alphabetically and no tool can pay for a position. How the score works.