12 best AI video generators to use in 2023 [Free and paid]

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August 8th, 2023

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What makes a good AI video generator?

Whether you’re new to AI video generators or you’ve been using them for some time, these platforms make it quick and easy to create high-quality content — no technical skills required.

In the below list, we’ve included a mixture of free and paid options. When selecting a video generator, look for the following:

Lifelike avatars
A range of language options
Accurate captioning
Professional and clear voice overs
Good selection of templates
Option to add in your own branding

12 best AI video generators 2023

1. Pictory

Pictory

Platforms: Browser, Android, iOS

Cost: $19/month Standard, $39/month Premium, $99/month Teams

If you’re new to creating videos, Pictory is an excellent choice. Simply submit the content you’re wanting to turn into a video and Pictory will create one for you that you can use on social media or your website. It’s quick, easy, and cost-effective, and best of all there’s no technical skill or software download required.

Pictory also includes a feature that creates shareable video highlight reels and it will caption and summarize your videos. A brilliant script to video creator, Pictory works with any computer and the narration is crystal clear.

What users are saying:

“I find Pictory to be an easy-to-use tool for extracting text and producing videos. The interface is clean and simple. The only improvement I would suggest is to enhance the AI capabilities to more accurately reflect the written content. It would also be great to reduce the rendering time.”

Pictory reviews, Kenneth L

2. Synthesia

Synthesia

Platforms: Browser

Cost: $30/month, $300/year

Synthesia is an AI video creation platform that lets you create high-quality professional videos without mics, cameras, or actors in over 120 languages. Choose from 150+ ethnically diverse stock AI avatars or clone your voice and create your own custom one. You can also add in a range of micro gestures, such as head nods or raised eyebrows.

Other interesting features include the text-to-speech function, which lets you type in your text and have it converted into professional voiceovers in minutes, and the AI script assistant which automatically creates video scripts with ChatGPT-like prompts.

What users liked:

“Crazy how simple and easy I can create videos with this. And improvements are made all the time. Perfect for somebody that doesn't have a lot of video editing experience but still wants to create high quality content.”

Synthesia reviews, Kuam

What users disliked:

"Super expensive and the service just looks horrible when used for more than a few minutes. Everything looks the same. There are so much better alternatives out there."

Synthesia reviews, Jack M

3. HeyGen

HeyGen

Platforms: Browser, Android, iOS

Cost: Free, $24/month for Creator subscription, $72/month for Business subscription

Scale your video production with HeyGen, the AI video generator that offers 300+ voices in over 40 languages. Create a custom avatar (or choose from their extensive library) and have fun with the wide range of customizable clothing options. Combine several scenes into one video and add the finishing touch by selecting your favorite music.

Videos are quick and easy to create and no video editing skills are required. HeyGen also allows you to put together engaging business videos for marketing and sales, training and onboarding, and more.

What users are saying:

“Wow, I'm blown away by this product! The ability to create high-quality avatars with ease is truly impressive. I especially love the customization options and the upcoming online clothing change feature on Avatar Pro. The AI technology behind this platform is truly cutting-edge. I can't wait to see what other features and updates are in store for this product. Highly recommend giving it a try!”

HeyGen reviews, Yuumi B

4. InVideo

InVideo

Platforms: Browser, Android, iOS

Cost: Free, $15/month for Business plan, $30/month for Unlimited plan

InVideo lets you create publish-worthy videos with no prior experience necessary. Simplifying video creation with more than 5,000 ready-made templates that you can quickly customize, the platform allows you to easily add music and stock images, as well as your brands colors and fonts.

One of the best things about InVideo is how easy it is to share your finished video to a range of social media sites, such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Plus, the pricing structure is incredibly generous, with the free plan giving you access to a range of great features.

What users are saying:

“Probably my favorite video editor for making social media videos, promo videos and just about any short eye grabbing video. The platform lets you create article videos within minutes, has more templates than the competition, and lots of cool effects you can overlay on your video. Customer support is really good and the team is always adding new features and updates.”

InVideo reviews, Chris C

5. Synthesys

Synthesys

Platforms: Browser

Cost: $27/month, $36/month, $52/month (depending on features)

If you’re looking to create videos for commercial use, Synthesys is hard to beat. A popular choice for both small and large businesses, this platform enhances your content by turning your scripts into vibrant and dynamic media presentations.

The voice overs are clear and natural, helping to add authority to your message and build trust with your audience, and you can choose from a large library of 35 female voices and 30 male voices.

With a high resolution output and easy to use interface, Synthesys is brilliant at creating eLearning, explainer videos, social media product descriptions and more.

6. Deepbrain AI

Deepbrain AI

Platforms: Browser

Cost: $30/month for a starter plan, $225/month for a pro plan

An intuitive tool that’s super easy for beginners to use, Deepbrain AI lets you generate a range of different videos from sales pitches to advertisements.

A straightforward text-to-video generator, simply upload your script and the platform will generate a video for you in less than five minutes. Choose from a diverse cast of over 100 hyper-realistic AI avatars and pair it with one of 55 different languages.

What users are saying:

“Ever wanted to make a Youtube video but too shy or too introverted? Well worry no more. Prepare your video with the text you want very easily and choose a template of your liking! Great team, great work.”

DeepBrain AI reviews, Giannis K

7. Wave Video

Wave Video

Platforms: Browser

Cost: Free, $16/month for Streamer plan, $24/month for Creator plan, $48/month for Business plan

Describing themselves as the easiest platform to make and record videos, Wave Video has a cutting-edge online video editor that lets you resize and trim videos, combine clips, change layouts, add text animations, and a whole lot more.

It also features a customizable live-streaming studio where you can make live streams that require no coding. Stream live or broadcast pre-recorded videos to multiple channels simultaneously, and choose from a variety of different video formats for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

What users are saying:

“A great platform that is regularly updated and releases many new features. It's convenient that everything you need is in one place and gives you the opportunity to create quite professional videos.”

Wave Video reviews, Karina K

8. Elai.io

Elai.io

Platforms: Browser

Cost: Free, $23/month for Basic plan, $100/month for Advanced plan

Discover endless possibilities for video creation with Elai.io, the AI video generator that lets you create outstanding videos with realistic and customizable digital presenters. Choose from over 25 high-quality avatars, more than 75 languages, and 450 different voices. You can also clone your own voice and pair it with your preferred avatar.

Elai.io also offers AI script crafting that utilizes GPT enhancements and the professional video templates span a range of categories. You can use your own brand kit and enhance your videos using the platform's impressive media library. If you’re looking to create educational or marketing material, Elai.io is a great place to start.

What users are saying:

“Brilliant cutting edge technology at a reasonable price. Only con is bad lip synching. Something I’m sure will be dealt with in the future.”

Elai.io reviews, Dayanandji

9. FlexClip

FlexClip

Platforms: Browser, Android, iOS

Cost: Free, $9.99/month for Plus plan, $19.99/month for Business plan

FlexClip has thousands of beautiful templates to choose from, making it easy to create and edit stunning clips. There are over 1,000 text animations and pretext styles available and millions of dynamic vector elements to bring your videos to life. Plus, you’ll gain access to more than four million royalty-free stock assets, ranging from music to photos.

It’s easy to collaborate using FlexClip thanks to their cloud-based video solutions feature that allows teams to work closely together on their video creations. Share via a link or post directly to social media. They also have an impressive learning suite with tutorials that cover everything from editing and recording to marketing and conversion.

What users liked:

“FlexClip is very easy to use. They have many great templates. Auto-subtitles feature works really well. That was the main reason I subscribed, in return I got so much more. Would recommend this to everybody.”

FlexClip reviews, Djordie S

What users disliked:

“One limitation I encountered was that it is not optimized for mobile use. As a mobile user, I found it challenging to access and utilize the platform effectively.”

FlexClip reviews, Beryl H

10. Veed.io

Veed.io

Platforms: Browser

Cost: Free, $12/month for the Basic plan, $24/month for the Pro plan

A professional video editor right in your browser, Veed.io is full-featured and uncomplicated, making it a solid choice for your next video project. Pick a template from the extensive library, customize it with your own text, colors, font, and music, add subtitles with a single click, and then publish.

One thing that sets Veed.io apart from many of its competitors is the Auto Transcribe feature. Simply upload your video, hit the Auto Transcribe button, and the platform will immediately generate and download a script for you.

There’s also no software to download and the subscriptions are competitive, with the free plan giving you a good overview of some of what Video.io has to offer and the basic plan offering most people everything they need to create stunning, high-quality videos.

What users are saying:

“Veed.io is, hands down, one of the most user-friendly yet powerful video editing tools I've had the pleasure of using. From novice content creators to experienced video editors, this platform makes it remarkably easy for anyone to bring their vision to life.”

Veed.io reviews, Noreen Z

11. Peech

Peech

Platforms: Browser

Cost: Free, $54 seat/month for the Basic plan, $79 seat/month for the Scale plan

Ideal for budget-conscious marketing teams, Peech aims to make the video creation process quick and easy, allowing brands to generate a professionally edited video draft within a matter of minutes.

It can automatically add on-screen visuals, graphic text, animated icons and images to every video, but you can also personalize the platform's automatic video editing process to match your brand guidelines and animation style. At present, it doesn't feature the ability to turn text into video, but is ideal for working with talking head footage, giving brands the ability to generate a draft in minutes as opposed to spending hours in the editing room.

What users are saying:

"Helped me easily generate engaging video content that actually converts"

Peech reviews, Alon K

12. Lumen5

Lumen5

Platforms: Browser

Cost: Free, $19 for Basic, $59 for Starter and $149 for Professional

A common conundrum for marketing teams is how to repurpose content, particularly when it's long-form written content. Lumen5 makes it so easy to convert blog posts into video content that can then be used to engage audiences on social media.

It's incredibly easy to use and intuitive, using what you've already written to form subtitles for your video, while AI matches each scene with relevant stock footage without having to search through an entire library. You can then add your own colors, fonts and reformat your video into different formats to match your social media channel's specifications in just a few clicks.

What users are saying:

"Have been using Lumen5 for about a year. Love their AI auto feature, good selection of templates and photos/clips from their media library, flexibility to update the fonts and screen size for different social channels (eg, colors and sub-scene). Last but not least, their watermark logo is only at the end for the free version."

Lumen5 reviews, Beth F

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kostja @kostja

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