Best free AI video tools

Hand-picked, scored and ranked. Every tool in this list has a usable free or freemium plan in the Video category.

#	Tool	Best for	Pricing	Score
1	Runway Pro video model + full editor 4.8	Filmmakers and studios producing cinematic AI shots.	freemium	90TH	Visit
2	Pika Playful, fast text-to-video 4.6	Creators making short, fun social clips and effects.	freemium	86TH	Visit
3	Luma Dream Machine Smooth camera-aware video AI 4.6	Designers needing smooth camera moves and product hero shots.	freemium	85TH	Visit
4	HeyGen AI avatars that speak your script 4.7	Sales, training and marketing teams shooting talking-head video without a camera.	freemium	85TH	Visit
5	Descript Edit video by editing text 4.7	Podcasters and YouTubers who hate scrubbing a timeline.	freemium	85TH	Visit

FAQ

Are these AI video tools really free?▾

Every tool listed includes a real free or freemium plan you can use without payment.

What's the catch with freemium?▾

Usage limits, watermarks or premium features behind a paid plan — we call out the bucket on every card.