Runway
Pro-grade AI video generation and editing
AI Video Tools
Generate, edit and repurpose video with AI — avatars, clips and effects. 8 tools reviewed and ranked.
Descript
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript
HeyGen
Avatar video with the best lip-synced translation
Synthesia
AI avatar videos for corporate training at scale
OpusClip
Turn long videos into viral shorts automatically
Luma Dream Machine
Fast, natural-motion video generation
Pika
Playful AI video effects that went viral
InVideo AI
Full videos from a text prompt, stock footage included
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AI video tools tool in 2026?
Runway leads our rankings at 4.5/5 — best for filmmakers and studios prototyping with AI. Descript and HeyGen are strong alternatives depending on your use case.
Are there free options in this category?
Yes — Runway, Descript, HeyGen and others offer free tiers or are fully free/open-source.