Generate video clips from text or images
Video generation
Rankings pending: these tools have not yet been tested, so order is provisional. How we test.
Top 3
#1
Runway
AI video generation and editing suite.
Free tier Not yet tested
#2
Kling AI
Text/image-to-video model by Kuaishou.
Free tier Not yet tested
#3
Luma Dream Machine
Text/image-to-video by Luma AI.
Not yet tested
Budget pick
Pika
Text/image-to-video with playful effects.
Free tier Not yet tested
Local / open-source pick
Ollama
Run open LLMs locally with one command.
Free tier Open source Not yet tested
Comparison
| Tool | Pricing | Free tier | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | Free credits; Standard $15/mo ($12/mo annual) | Yes | Not yet tested |
| Kling AI | Free daily credits; paid from $10/mo | Yes | Not yet tested |
| Luma Dream Machine | No free plan; Plus $30/mo | No | Not yet tested |
| Pika | Free plan; paid from $8/mo (annual) | Yes | Not yet tested |
| Hailuo AI | One-time welcome credits; Standard $14.99/mo | Yes | Not yet tested |