# Best AI video generators and avatar tools

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-generators

> Make video from text or images, or a talking avatar that reads your script. Compare 10+ AI video and avatar tools: free plans, prices and which work with Claude or ChatGPT.

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Make video from text or images, or a talking avatar that reads your script.

**Short answer**

Popular AI video and avatar tools: HeyGen, Runway, Kling AI and Synthesia. HeyGen, Runway and Kling AI have a free plan. HeyGen, Runway and Kling AI work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Top picks

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best.

[1**HeyGen**Avatar presenter videos and translations

Make talking-avatar videos from a script, with video translation and voice cloning for presenter-style content.Works with Claude and ChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/heygen) [2**Runway**Cinematic AI clips and video editing

Generate and edit AI video clips from text, images, or existing footage, with camera and style controls.Works with Claude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/runway) [3**Kling AI**Realistic short AI video clips

Turn text prompts or still images into realistic short video clips with motion and sound.Works with Claude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/kling)

## Compare AI video and avatar tools

Prices from each tool's own pricing page on October 31, 2026, monthly billing where offered.

| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Paid from | Claude / ChatGPT |
| [HeyGen](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/heygen) | Avatar presenter videos and translations | Yes | $29/mo | ClaudeChatGPT |
| [Runway](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/runway) | Cinematic AI clips and video editing | Yes | $15/mo | Claude |
| [Kling AI](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/kling) | Realistic short AI video clips | Yes | Not shown | Claude |
| [Synthesia](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/synthesia) | Business explainers with AI presenters | Yes | $19/mo | Claude |
| [invideo AI](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/invideo) | Prompt-to-video for faceless channels | Not stated | $20/mo | Claude |
| [Pika](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pika) | Quick stylized social video effects | Not stated | $10/mo | Claude |
| [Luma AI](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/luma-ai) | High-quality AI video and shot edits | Not stated | $30/mo | Claude |
| [Creatify](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/creatify) | UGC-style product ads without filming | Yes | $15/mo | Claude |
| [Hedra](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/hedra) | Talking characters and lip-sync videos | Yes | Not shown | Claude |
| [Vidu](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/vidu) | Reference-based AI video generation | Yes | Not shown | Claude |
| [D-ID](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/d-id) | Talking-head videos from one photo | Trial | $4.70/mo billed yearly | Claude |
| [Pictory](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pictory) | Repurposing articles and long videos into clips | Trial | $29/mo | Claude |
| [Hailuo AI](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/hailuo-ai) | Quick AI video clips from prompts | Not stated | Not shown | Claude |
| [Higgsfield](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/higgsfield) | Many AI video models in one place | Not stated | Not shown | Claude |
| [Colossyan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/colossyan) | Avatar explainer and training videos | Yes | $59/mo billed yearly | No |
| [Elai](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/elai) | Quick avatar videos from text | Yes | $29/mo | No |
| [LTX Studio](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ltx-studio) | Storyboarded AI short films | Yes | Not shown | No |
| [Google Flow](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/google-flow) | Cinematic scenes with Google's video models | Not stated | Not shown | No |

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best, then tools that work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Every tool in one line

[**HeyGen**heygen.com

Make talking-avatar videos from a script, with video translation and voice cloning for presenter-style content.Free planFrom $29/moClaudeChatGPT](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/heygen) [**Runway**runway.com

Generate and edit AI video clips from text, images, or existing footage, with camera and style controls.Free planFrom $15/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/runway) [**Kling AI**kling.ai

Turn text prompts or still images into realistic short video clips with motion and sound.Free planClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/kling) [**Synthesia**synthesia.io

Produce studio-style videos with AI presenters from a typed script, popular for training and explainers.Free planFrom $19/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/synthesia) [**invideo AI**invideo.io

Turn a text prompt or script into a finished video with stock media, voiceover, and editing.Free plan not statedFrom $20/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/invideo) [**Pika**pika.art

Create short AI video clips and stylized effects from text or images for quick social posts.Free plan not statedFrom $10/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pika) [**Luma AI**lumalabs.ai

Generate AI video from prompts or images, then restyle and reframe shots with an agent-style workspace.Free plan not statedFrom $30/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/luma-ai) [**Creatify**creatify.ai

Builds short video ads from a product link using AI actors, templates, and generated voiceover.Free planFrom $15/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/creatify) [**Hedra**hedra.com

Animate a character or photo into a speaking, expressive video from audio or text.Free planClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/hedra) [**Vidu**vidu.com

Generate AI video from text, images, or reference clips using monthly credits.Free planClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/vidu) [**D-ID**d-id.com

Animates a photo or avatar into a talking video from a script, in the browser.Free trialFrom $4.70/mo billed yearlyClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/d-id) [**Pictory**pictory.ai

Convert scripts, articles, or long videos into short branded clips with captions and stock footage.Free trialFrom $29/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/pictory) [**Hailuo AI**hailuoai.video

Create short AI video clips from text prompts or still images using MiniMax's Hailuo models.Free plan not statedClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/hailuo-ai) [**Higgsfield**higgsfield.ai

Generate AI video and images with many leading models in one subscription, using camera-motion presets.Free plan not statedClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/higgsfield) [**Colossyan**colossyan.com

Turns scripts into videos presented by AI avatars, with translation, templates, and a free starter plan to test.Free planFrom $59/mo billed yearly](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/colossyan) [**Elai**elai.io

Generates presenter-style videos from text or a link using AI avatars and voices in many languages.Free planFrom $29/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/elai) [**LTX Studio**ltx.studio

Plan scenes, storyboard, and generate AI video shots inside one filmmaking workspace.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ltx-studio) [**Google Flow**flow.google

Build AI video scenes and clips from prompts using Google's video models in a filmmaking workspace.Free plan not stated](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/google-flow)

## Questions

**What is the best AI video generator for creators?**
Popular AI video and avatar tools: HeyGen, Runway, Kling AI and Synthesia. HeyGen, Runway and Kling AI have a free plan. HeyGen, Runway and Kling AI work with Claude or ChatGPT.

**Which AI video and avatar tools are free?**
HeyGen, Runway, Kling AI, Synthesia, Creatify, Hedra, Vidu, Colossyan, Elai and LTX Studio have a free plan.

**Which AI video and avatar tools work with Claude or ChatGPT?**
HeyGen, Runway, Kling AI, Synthesia, invideo AI, Pika, Luma AI, Creatify, Hedra, Vidu, D-ID, Pictory, Hailuo AI and Higgsfield have an official Claude or ChatGPT connection.

**How do I post what I make to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?**
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## More creator tools

[+15**Video editing**

Editors with AI that cuts silences, fixes audio and resizes for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-editors) [+14**Clipping**

Tools that turn one long video, stream or podcast into short vertical clips.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-clipping-tools) [+8**Captions**

Auto captions and subtitles that keep viewers watching with the sound off.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-caption-tools) [+8**Dubbing and translation**

Translate and dub your videos into other languages in your own voice.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-dubbing-tools) [+14**Recording**

Screen, camera and podcast recorders creators use before the edit.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/recording-tools) [+8**Voice**

Voiceovers, voice cloning and one-click audio cleanup.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-voice-tools) [+8**Music**

AI music and royalty-free tracks you can use in your videos.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/music-for-videos) [+10**Stock and B-roll**

Stock video, B-roll, photos and sound effects you can use in your edits.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/stock-footage-and-broll) [+14**Thumbnails and design**

Thumbnails, covers, cut-outs and AI images for your posts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/thumbnail-and-design-tools) [+12**Photo editing**

Edit, retouch and upscale photos for posts, covers and carousels.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/photo-editing-tools) [+14**Ideas and scripts**

Find what to post next, write the script and research the topic.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-script-and-idea-tools) [+12**Transcription**

Turn videos and podcasts into text you can search, quote and repost.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-transcription-tools) [+12**Link in bio**

One link for your bio, with a page, a store or a booking form behind it.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/link-in-bio-tools) [+11**Newsletters**

Own your audience with an email list you can reach any time.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/newsletter-tools) [+12**Courses and memberships**

Sell a course, run a paid community or launch a membership.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/course-and-membership-tools) [+3**Brand deals**

Find sponsors, send a media kit and get paid for brand deals.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/brand-deal-tools)

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