KI-Agenten.shopCompare AI video tools: scenes, avatars and costs
Choose by task: generated scenes, talking avatars or editing existing footage. This editorial selection does not assign unsubstantiated test scores. Compare the same task and include retries, post-production and usage rights.
Compare AI video tools: scenes, avatars and costs
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
| Tool | Use and limits | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Google Veo | Veo 3.1 generates short clips with audio; Gemini, API and third-party access differ. | Gemini API by model, resolution and second; a subscription is not an API balance. |
| Runway | Gen-4.5 for text/image-to-video; Aleph for editing. Generated clips still need editing and review. | Gen-4.5: 12 credits/s; API credits cost USD 0.01. Professional output formats may add charges. |
| Kling AI | Kling 3.0/Omni supports audio and multi-shot control according to its maker; no independent winner established. | Check direct plan, model and output settings; reseller prices are not direct Kling prices. |
| HeyGen | Talking avatars, translation and video drafts; check speech and lip sync. | Credits vary by model, Look and feature; distinguish new plans from legacy unlimited. |
| Synthesia | Avatar-based training and business videos; a free entry plan does not mean every export is free. | Shared credits for video, dubbing and assets. Standard video: 2 credits/s; other features differ. |
| Higgsfield | Multi-model platform with Cinema Studio; camera controls depend on the selected tool. | Check the plan and generation cost in the interface; budget model, duration and extra usage separately. |
| Luma | Ray models and other providers in one platform; distinguish Ray3.2, Ray3.14 and output formats. | Check current plans and rights; older Dream Machine help pages describe different plans. |
| Pika | Short generated clips and effects; quality, duration and features depend on the plan. | Credits vary by feature, resolution and duration. Free access is not an unlimited production budget. |
| MiniMax H3 / Hailuo | H3 supports multimodal inputs, stereo audio and up to 15 seconds at 2K according to its maker. | Check access route, reference inputs and output charges; no blanket cheapest claim. |
| Descript | Transcript-based video/podcast editing serves a different task from generating new scenes. | Media minutes for uploads/recordings plus AI feature credits; check team and legacy rules. |
Sora: distinguish app and API
Sora web/app ended on 26 April 2026. OpenAI lists 24 September 2026 as the API end date. As of 16 September this is a scheduled date. Choose an ongoing access route for new productions.
Compare fairly
- Use the same brief, format, duration and audio goal for each candidate.
- Assess usable seconds, subject fidelity, motion errors, speech and required rework.
- Divide generation, retry, reference, export and editing costs by usable seconds. Credits from different providers have different values.
- Check rights to people, voices, music and source assets, plus commercial use under the specific plan.
Primary sources and review date
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
ai.google.dev — 1
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ai.google.dev — 2
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help.runwayml.com — 3
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docs.dev.runwayml.com — 4
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ir.kuaishou.com — 5
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help.openai.com — 6
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help.heygen.com — 7
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synthesia.io — 8
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help.synthesia.io — 9
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help.synthesia.io — 10
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lumalabs.ai — 11
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lumalabs.ai — 12
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lumalabs.ai — 13
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pika.art — 14
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
minimax.io — 15
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
help.descript.com — 16
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
higgsfield.ai — 17
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
higgsfield.ai — 18
Checked 16 September 2026. Provider claims are not independent benchmarks; order is not a ranking.
Compare AI video tools: scenes, avatars and costs
Runway
Gen-4.5 for text/image-to-video; Aleph for editing. Generated clips still need editing and review.
Google Veo
Veo 3.1 generates short clips with audio; Gemini, API and third-party access differ.
Kling AI
Kling 3.0/Omni supports audio and multi-shot control according to its maker; no independent winner established.
Sora
Sora web/app ended on 26 April 2026. OpenAI lists 24 September 2026 as the API end date. As of 16 September this is a scheduled date. Choose an ongoing access route for new productions.
Veo / Runway / Kling
Use the same brief, format, duration and audio goal for each candidate.
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