Best AI tools for video editing
Updated July 2026 · 9 tools reviewed
Cut, caption and produce video without learning a desktop NLE.
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runway Pro video model + full editor 4.8 | Freemium | 90TH | Visit |
| 2 | Opus Clip Long video → viral shorts 4.7 | Freemium | 89TH | Visit |
| 3 | Pika Playful, fast text-to-video 4.6 | Freemium | 86TH | Visit |
| 4 | Kling AI Realistic motion at long durations 4.7 | Paid | 85TH | Visit |
| 5 | Luma Dream Machine Smooth camera-aware video AI 4.6 | Freemium | 85TH | Visit |
| 6 | HeyGen AI avatars that speak your script 4.7 | Freemium | 85TH | Visit |
| 7 | Descript Edit video by editing text 4.7 | Freemium | 85TH | Visit |
| 8 | Synthesia Enterprise AI video for training 4.7 | Paid | 81TH | Visit |
| 9 | Sora OpenAI's high-fidelity video model 4.7 | Paid | 65TH | Visit |
Top pick: Runway
Filmmakers and studios producing cinematic AI shots.
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FAQ
What is the best AI tool for video editing?▾
Runway currently leads the ToolHund Score ranking for this use case.
How does ToolHund rank these tools?▾
We blend review quality, popularity, feature depth, pricing value and trust signals into a single 0-100 ToolHund Score.
Are these tools free?▾
Many include a free or freemium plan. The Pricing column tells you which.
Can I use the same AI tool for video editing and other tasks?▾
Most AI tools are multi-purpose. The list below highlights the tools that perform best for this specific job.