Best AI Video Tools (2026): Top Picks Compared
Quick Take
We compared 5 AI video platforms on avatar quality, editing features, pricing, and output quality. Synthesia leads for enterprise; HeyGen for value.
Our Top Picks at a Glance
| # | Tool | Best For | Starting Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synthesia | Enterprise video | $Custom/mo | 8.3/10 |
| 2 | HeyGen | Value | $Custom/mo | 8.5/10 |
| 3 | Runway ML | Creative production | $0/mo | 7.6/10 |
| 4 | InVideo | Templates | $0/mo | 8.2/10 |
| 5 | Pictory | Content repurposing | $19/mo | 7.7/10 |
1. Synthesia | Enterprise video
AI video generation platform with realistic avatars. Create training, marketing, and explainer videos from text. 140+ languages.
Our take: Most polished avatars. SOC 2 compliant. 140+ languages.
Synthesia Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Custom | — |
| Starter | $22 | $18/mo |
| Creator | $67 | $56/mo |
2. HeyGen | Value
AI video creator with customizable avatars, voice cloning, and multi-language support. Popular for sales and marketing videos.
Our take: Avatar quality close to Synthesia at lower prices. Free tier available.
HeyGen Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Custom | — |
| Free | $0 | — |
| Creator | $29 | $24/mo |
| Business | $89 | $72/mo |
3. Runway ML | Creative production
AI video generation and editing suite used in actual film production. Gen-2 text-to-video, motion brush, inpainting. Not a toy.
Our take: Gen-2 text-to-video used in actual film production. Not for beginners.
Runway ML Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — |
| Standard | $15 | — |
| Pro | $35 | — |
| Unlimited | $95 | — |
4. InVideo | Templates
AI video creation platform with 5000+ templates. Text-to-video, stock media, and team collaboration. Good for social media content.
Our take: 5000+ templates. Paste text, pick a style, export. Dead simple.
InVideo Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — |
| Plus | $25 | $20/mo |
| Max | $60 | $48/mo |
5. Pictory | Content repurposing
AI video editing tool that converts long-form content into short branded videos. Blog-to-video, auto-captioning, and stock media library.
Our take: Paste a blog URL, get a captioned video. One specific job, done well.
Pictory Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19 | $15/mo |
| Professional | $39 | $31/mo |
| Teams | $99 | $79/mo |
How We Ranked These Tools
Evaluation covers avatar realism, language support, editing tools, pricing tiers, and user satisfaction scores from G2.
Read our full scoring methodology for details.