Videos
Will video generation work in in the Gemini mobile app?
Who can access video generation in Gemini?
How does Gemini approach safety?
Hey everyone, I know this gets asked a lot, but with how fast AI tools evolve, I’d love to get some updated insights from users here:
What’s the best paid AI video generator right now in 2025?
I’ve tried a few myself, but I’m still on the hunt for something that offers consistent, high-quality results — without burning through credits like water. Some platforms give you 5–10 short videos per month, and that’s it, unless you pay a lot more.
Also: Are there any truly free or open-source alternatives out there? Something like Stable Diffusion but for video — even if it’s more technical or limited.
I’m open to both paid and free tools, but ideally looking for something sustainable for regular creative use.
Would love to hear what this community is using and recommending — especially anyone doing this professionally or frequently. Thanks in advance!
| Platform | Developer | Key Features | Best Use Cases | Pricing | Free Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slop Club | Slop Club | Utilizes Wan2.2 and GPT-image, social elements and remixing | Images/videos, memes, social creativity, prompt exploration. | Entirely Free | Yes |
| Veo | Google DeepMind | Physics-based motion, cinematic rendering | Storytelling, Cinematic Production | Free (invite-only beta) | Yes (invite-based) |
| Sora | OpenAI | ChatGPT integration, easy prompting | Quick Video Sketching, Concept Testing | Included with ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) | Yes (with ChatGPT Plus) |
| Dream Machine | Luma Labs | Photorealism, image-to-video | Short Cinematic Clips, Visual Art | Free (limited use) | Yes (no watermark) |
| Runway | Runway | Multi-motion brush, fine-grain control | Creative Editing, Experimental Projects | 125 free credits, ~$15+/month plans | Yes (credits-based) |
| Hailuo AI | Hailuo | Template-based editing, fast generation | Marketing, Product Onboarding | < $15/month | Yes |
| Kling AI | Kling | Physics engine, 3D motion realism | Action Simulation, Product Demos | Custom pricing (B2B); Free limited version | Yes |
| revid AI | revid | End-to-end Shorts creation, trend templates | TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts | ~$10–$39/month | Yes |
| Colossyan | Colossyan | Interactive training, scenario-based learning | Corporate Training, eLearning | ~$28–$100+/month (team-size dependent) | Yes (limited) |
| HeyGen | HeyGen | Auto video translation, intuitive UI | Marketing, UGC, Global Video Localization | ~$29–$119/month (varies by plan) | Yes (limited) |
| Haiper AI | Haiper | Multi-modal input, creative freedom | Student Use, Creative Experimentation | Free with limits; Paid upgrade available | Yes (10/day) |
| Synthesia | Synthesia | Large avatar/voice library, enterprise features | Corporate Training, Global Content | ~$30–$100+/month | Yes (3 mins trial) |
| HubSpot Clip | HubSpot | Text to slide video, marketing templates | Blog-to-Video, Quick Explainers | Free with HubSpot account | Yes |
Whether you're a marketer, educator, content creator, or startup founder, or you just want to make things for fun, this post helps you decide which tool fits your workflow and budget.
I've evaluated 15 tools based on real world testing, UI/UX walkthroughs, pricing breakdowns, and hands on results from automation features (URL to video, prompt generation, avatar quality, and more)
I tried linked my most used / favorites in the table as well but moderation rules didn't allow me to. My go-to as of rn is Slop Club though.