Buyer's guide
AI video generators
A guide to notable AI video tools, from text-to-video models to avatar-based presenter videos, grouped by use case.
Text-to-video models
| Name | Company | Category | Business model | Launched | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo | Google DeepMind | Video Generation | Paid | 2024-05 | 2026-09-04 |
| Kling AI | Kuaishou (快手) | Video Generation | Freemium | 2024-06 | 2026-07-29 |
| Hailuo AI | MiniMax | Video Generation | Freemium | 2024-09 | 2026-07-30 |
| Seedance | ByteDance | Video Generation | Paid | 2025-06 | 2026-07-30 |
Creative suites and editors
| Name | Company | Category | Business model | Launched | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | Runway | Video Generation | Freemium | 2023-02 | 2026-07-27 |
| Pika | Pika | Video Generation | Freemium | 2023-11 | 2026-07-30 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Luma AI | Video Generation | Freemium | 2024-06 | 2026-07-30 |
| LTX Studio | Lightricks | Video Generation | Freemium | 2024 | 2026-07-30 |
Avatar and presenter videos
| Name | Company | Category | Business model | Launched | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesia | Synthesia | Video Generation | Paid | 2019 | 2026-07-30 |
| HeyGen | HeyGen | Video Generation | Freemium | 2022 | 2026-07-24 |
| D-ID | D-ID | Video Generation | Paid | 2017 | 2026-07-30 |
| Hedra | Hedra | Video Generation | Freemium | 2024 | 2026-07-30 |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best AI video generators?
This guide highlights Veo, Kling AI, Hailuo AI, Seedance, Runway, Pika.
How many tools does this guide cover?
It lists 12 tools across 3 categories.