AI video tools
Quick answerAI video tools cover three different jobs: generating clips from prompts, producing talking-avatar videos, and editing recorded footage by editing a transcript. Plans are typically metered in credits or export minutes, which makes the cheapest tier a poor guide to real cost.
7 AI video tools compared
| Tool | Score | From | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini | 8.7 | $4.99/mo | Yes | Google Workspace users who also want storage and video generation |
| Canva | 8.6 | $15/mo | Yes | Social graphics, presentations and quick marketing assets |
| Adobe Firefly | 8.2 | $9.99/mo | Yes | Commercial work where licensing matters |
| Descript | 8.2 | $16/mo | Yes | Podcasters and creators who edit spoken-word video |
| Leonardo.Ai | 8.0 | $12/mo | Yes | Game assets, product mockups and controllable styles |
| HeyGen | 8.0 | $24/mo | Yes | Avatar explainers, training and translated videos |
| Runway | 7.8 | $12/mo | Yes | Generative video for creators and agencies |
Score out of 10 from our rubric. "From" is the cheapest paid plan in USD per month. See every plan in the pricing tracker.
The tools
Gemini 8.7
Google's assistant, sold in four paid tiers from $4.99 to $199.99 with storage bundled in.
Canva 8.6
A design platform with built-in AI, with Pro at about $15 a month for one person.
Adobe Firefly 8.2
Adobe's generative suite, positioned as commercially safe, from $9.99 a month.
Descript 8.2
A transcript-based audio and video editor with AI features from about $16 a month.
Leonardo.Ai 8.0
A token-based image and video generator with a daily free allowance and plans from $12.
HeyGen 8.0
An AI avatar video platform with Creator from about $24 to $29 a month.
Runway 7.8
A generative video platform with paid plans from $12 per user a month billed annually.