Best AI tools for video creators and filmmakers in 2026
26 AI tools on Finder Atlas are made for video creators and filmmakers. In 2026 the top of the list is Descript, Kling AI and Murf AI, ranked by reviews from people who use them; 17 have a free plan and 15 offer an API.
Generation, editing, dubbing, effects and storyboards.
Across Video AI (14), Image & Visual AI (8), Audio & Speech AI (2), Productivity (1) and Sales & Marketing AI (1).
The list
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Studio-quality AI voiceovers and text-to-speech API for creators, teams and voice agents
Free plan, paid from $29/month · Web, API · API
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ElevenLabs
FreemiumText-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
Free plan, paid from $6/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
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Luma Dream Machine
Free trialGenerate and edit video and images from text or images with Luma's Ray models
From $30/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
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Runway
FreemiumAI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API
Free plan, paid from $15/month · Web, iOS, Android · API · Mobile app
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Krea
FreemiumGenerate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace
Free plan, paid from $9/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
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LTX Studio
FreemiumScript, storyboard, generate and edit AI video in one browser workspace
Free plan, paid from $15/month · Web, API · API
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Pika
FreemiumGenerate, edit and extend AI video, images and audio from one creative platform
Free plan, paid from $10/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
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Topaz Labs
PaidAI upscaling, sharpening and restoration for photos and video, on desktop, web and iPhone
From $19/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
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Higgsfield AI
PaidGenerate AI video and images from 30+ models in one creative platform
From $9/month · Web, API · API
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Moonvalley
PaidCommercially safe AI video generation for filmmakers, trained only on licensed footage
From $14.99/month · Web
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VideoTextRemover
FreemiumErase burned-in subtitles, captions and on-screen text from MP4 or MOV videos without blur
Free plan, paid from $19.90/month · Web
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Dzine
FreemiumAI creative workspace for generating, editing and designing images and videos with layer-level control
Free plan, paid from $8.99/month · Web, API · API
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Jynno
PaidAI studio for generating images and videos, with an agent for ads and stories
From $9.99/month · Web
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ClipShrink
FreemiumOnline video compressor and video-to-text transcription
Free plan, paid from $9one-time · Web
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minimax-h3.com
PaidIndependent web app for generating 2K AI videos from text, frames and references
From $9.90/one-time · Web
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Barz Studio
FreemiumAI-assisted rap lyric video maker in the browser
Free plan, paid from $9.99/month · Web
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SimilarTube
FreemiumFind similar YouTube channels with AI-powered look-alike search.
Free plan, paid from $25.9/month · Web, Chrome Extension
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI tool for video creators and filmmakers?
Descript tops this list. Edit video and podcasts by editing their transcript, with AI audio cleanup and clips. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $24/user/mo).
Which AI tools for video creators and filmmakers are free?
Descript, Kling AI, Murf AI, ElevenLabs and Runway have a free plan, among 17 in total.
Which AI tools for video creators and filmmakers have an API?
Descript, Kling AI, Murf AI, ElevenLabs and Luma Dream Machine offer an API, among 15 in total.
How is this list ranked?
Tools with reviews on Finder Atlas come first, by rating. Then listings claimed by their makers, then listings checked by our editors, then Finder Atlas's own 0 to 10 editorial score. Nothing on the list is paid placement.
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