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Best AI tools for video
AI video tools split into model-first apps (Luma, Kling, Runway) and open, local pipelines (ComfyUI). We track dated releases, so you can see what a tool added this month and what it still lacks.
- 10tools ranked
1 Tested · 9 Reported
- video creatorswho it is for
- Oct 26, 2026last updated
Last updated . Rankings are editorial; paid placements never affect them.
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Luma
Multiple video models in one board, plus professional outputs like EXR and keyframe control.
Verdict: A good pick for creators who want several video models in one workspace; Ray 3.2 launched on June 9, 2026, so check which models are live on your plan.
Runway
Many models and editor integrations; the MCP server makes it scriptable by agents.
Verdict: A strong choice if you want one place to drive many video, image and audio models from an agent; many items are paid-plan only.
Kling AI
Kling 4.0 targets fast action and big camera moves, according to Luma.
Verdict: Worth testing for action and camera-heavy shots; our information is secondhand from Luma plus the Kling homepage.
ComfyUI
Runs open video models locally and can call partner video models through nodes.
Verdict: The tool to learn if you want maximum control over open models on your own GPU; it has a learning curve.
Descript
Text-based video and audio editor with AI co-editor.
Verdict: AI video and audio editor where you edit by editing text; Free plan, paid plans measured in media hours and AI credits.
HeyGen
Avatar video with a personal avatar of your face and voice.
Verdict: AI avatar video with a Free plan and paid tiers at $29, $49 and $149 a month.
invideo
Agentic video editor with credit plans.
Verdict: AI video editor with agents; plans at $10, $30 and $75 per seat a month billed annually.
OpusClip
Turns long videos into short clips.
Verdict: Turns long videos into shorts and posts to social platforms; Free forever plan.
Pika
Creative platform with multiple video models.
Verdict: AI creative platform with a free plan and monthly tiers at $10, $35 and $95.
Synthesia
Business AI avatar video in 140+ languages.
Verdict: Business video platform with AI avatars in 140+ languages and a free credit allowance.
Side by side: what we recorded for the top 8
Every cell is read from the tool’s own pages on the date shown on its entry. “Not recorded” means we have not verified it, not that it does not exist.
| Tool | Pricing | Licence | Platforms | Evidence | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luma | Official price page read, checked Oct 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Reported | |
| Runway | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Reported | |
| Kling AI | Third-party figure only, checked Oct 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Reported | |
| ComfyUI | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Tested | |
| Descript | Partly verified, checked Oct 25, 2026. Freemium | Proprietary | Desktop and web (per site) | Reported | |
| HeyGen | Official price page read, checked Oct 25, 2026. Freemium | Proprietary | Web | Reported | |
| invideo | Official price page read, checked Oct 25, 2026. Paid (credits) | Proprietary | Web | Reported | |
| OpusClip | Partly verified, checked Oct 25, 2026. Freemium | Proprietary | Web | Reported |
Who each pick suits
- Luma: Good for: Video creators who want to switch models per shot; Studios that need HDR and EXR outputs for post production; Developers who want a video-generation API. Skip it if: You want pay-as-you-go pricing; plans are credit-based; You need unlimited generations; plans cap monthly credits.
- Runway: Good for: Editors who want Runway inside DaVinci Resolve; Teams that script video work through MCP; Creators who want draft-then-polish video generation. Skip it if: You need a free tier (many items are Paid Plans); You want a single in-house model; Runway aggregates partners.
- Kling AI: Good for: Creators who need strong motion and camera moves; People who want to try Kling 4.0 through Luma; Short social and ad clips. Skip it if: You need API access today; Kuaishou says it is coming soon; You want an independent benchmark; none is cited here.
- ComfyUI: Good for: Power users who want to run open models locally; Artists building repeatable image or video workflows; People who want to mix local models with partner nodes. Skip it if: You want a one-click consumer app; You do not have a capable GPU and do not want to use partner (paid) nodes.
- Descript: Good for: Podcasters and video editors who prefer text editing. Skip it if: You need a full non-linear editor.
- HeyGen: Good for: Marketers and trainers making avatar videos. Skip it if: You need cinematic text-to-video.
- invideo: Good for: Video teams buying seats with credit pools. Skip it if: You want a permanent free tier.
- OpusClip: Good for: Creators repurposing long videos. Skip it if: You want to edit from scratch.
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FAQ
What is the best AI tool for video?
Our current top pick is Luma: Multiple video models in one board, plus professional outputs like EXR and keyframe control. Rankings are editorial and paid placements never affect them.
How are the picks on this page chosen?
Ranks are editorial judgement made by Agentic Weekly when an entry is written or updated. They are not benchmark results, user ratings, popularity counts or paid positions. We rank only the 139 tools we track, not the whole market. "#1" means top of the tools we cover for that task, not best overall. The reason for each rank is the one-line blurb shown beside it. Typical reasons are how well the tool's own docs say it fits the task and how actively it is maintained according to its dated release notes. There is no numeric scoring formula, and we have not run quality head-to-head comparisons between ranked tools; our research studies measure install size, startup time and speed for some tools, and those numbers do not set ranks. Where a rank looks like a verdict on quality, it is our reading of official sources, not a measured result. The Tested label does not raise a rank. Tested means a small smoke test (install plus a short task, usually on a small local model), not a benchmark. Reported and Tested entries are ranked from the same kind of evidence. Payment cannot change a rank. Featured listings are labelled and are never used to order a list. Prices and plan details are shown only with a date and an official source. Where we could only find a third-party figure, or could not read the official page, the entry says so. Ranks can change when a release, price or doc changes. Each page shows when it was last verified.
How often is this list updated?
Every week, when new releases are added to the feed. Each entry shows its release date and when it was last verified.
How to cite this page
Agentic Weekly, "Best AI tools for video (updated weekly)", last updated 2026-10-26, https://theagenticweekly.com/best/ai-video
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