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!
Never done one, would like to start. Preferably without an ugly watermark.
Videos
I want to generate videos by giving prompts to ai, something like that one video of the presidents eating spaghetti. Not random clips of stock footage, but full on ai generated video.
Free sites please, I am broke
Why do all of these AI video generators claim to be "free" and just hit you with paywalls?
Can someone please recommend some that are free, or at least let me make one free video?
| 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.
There's too many paid ai video generators to count, but are there any free ones with no strings attached to it. I dont think i could run it locally unless its easy on resources. I cant even run the latest ai models im still stuck in sd 1.5.
Since we’re wrapping up 2025 and I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time messing with AI video tools, here’s the short list of the ones that I enjoyed the most:
Akool
Akool is the AI video generator I use when I actually have a deadline. The Win: It is incredibly user-friendly. One image and a simple prompt can generate an interesting video. The Reality: The face swap and character lip movement are impressive, but it definitely isn't for cinematic art. The main drawback is the lack of deep creative control, if you need specific "mood" lighting or complex camera angles, it’s too simplified.
2. Sora
Sora is for high-concept visuals. The Win: It creates "impossible" shots that shouldn't exist, breathtaking for experimental storytelling and b-roll The Reality: The lack of control is a major pain point. If you need a predictable result or a repeatable character, you just suggest an idea and hope it listens.
3. Runway
It’s the Photoshop of the AI video generator world. It’s just there, and it works. The Win: Motion Brush and Gen-3 Alpha give you just enough control to feel like you’re actually editing. It’s stable and rarely produces "body horror" anymore. The Reality: It can feel a bit "sterile" compared to the newer, weirder models, but reliability is a feature, not a bug.
4. Synthesia
It’s insanely effective for training, internal comms, and explainer videos. The Win: Perfect for internal training or HR videos where no one wants to be on camera. The avatars are finally at a point where they don't instantly look like robots. The Reality: It’s strictly for information delivery. It has zero "soul". But for a 10-minute training module, you don't need soul, you need clarity.
AI video in 2025 already felt fast. 2026 looks unhinged (in a good way!) Curious what everyone else has been using. What I somehow missed this year?
Saw somebody make a post about trying to find a good image/video generator for music they are making Suno thats fairly unrestricted. I recently conducted a test of a bunch of these so feel free to check these out!
| 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 SFW. Paid NSFW w/ daily free gens | 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 |
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've linked my most used / favorites in the table as well. My go-to as of rn is slop.club though.
Why do all of these AI video generators claim to be "free" and just hit you with paywalls?
Can someone please recommend some that are free, or at least let me make one free video?
I remember using many text to videos before but after many months of not using them I have forgotten where I used to use them , and all the github things go way over my head I get confused on where or how to install for local generation and stuff so any help would be appreciated thanks .
>>Edit - I ended up going with Openart Ai which has been great. They have Sora 2 built in and also all of the other major video generation engines like Veo 3 and Kling.
I want to make viral video shorts for facebook reels and YouTube shorts. I can'y get access to Sora 2 as I am in Australia and we don't have access here yet. Are there any other alternatives? let me know your best ai video generator. thanks in advance!
Looking for AI video tools for elearning, that actually do a good job. Any ideas? did u experience somthing that you found pretty good? thanks !
I’ve been experimenting with AI tools that can turn images into short videos. So far I’ve tried JoggAI, Sora, and Runway, just testing the free options, but I’m curious if there are other tools out there that work well. I’m also trying to compare them to see which one’s easier or better to use.
Does anyone have favorites for this kind of stuff? Free or freemium options are fine. Would love to hear what’s been working for you.
Hey everyone—I'm hunting for an AI video generator that can:
Produce high-quality, cinematic videos (realistic or stylized)
Include built-in audio (music/SFX/voiceover)
Generate clips of at least 1 minute if they can't generate at least 1 minute+ long videos, then dont even mention the ai plz.
Offer unlimited generations (or very high monthly or daily generations)
Money isn’t an issue—happy to pay for top-tier plans
I want the absolute best—even if it costs $100+/mo. What platforms or engines would you recommend? Open to desktop, mobile, or web-based solutions. Thanks in advance!