AI tools for video creators and filmmakers with an API in 2026
15 AI tools for video creators and filmmakers on Finder Atlas offer an API. In 2026 the top of the list is Descript, Kling AI and Murf AI, ranked by reviews from people who use them.
Generation, editing, dubbing, effects and storyboards.
Across Image & Visual AI (7), Video AI (6) and Audio & Speech AI (2).
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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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
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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