AI Video Creation & Editing

🎬 Category 3: AI Video Creation & Editing

✅ What is this category?

AI video creation and editing tools allow users to generate, enhance, or edit video content using artificial intelligence. They can turn text into video, automate editing processes, generate avatars, remove background noise, or add subtitles—all with minimal human input.

🎯 Purpose

This category exists to:

• Save time on video production

• Eliminate the need for expensive equipment or editing software

• Help non-video professionals create high-quality, engaging content

👔 Use for Small Businesses & Professionals

• Marketing: Create promo videos, testimonials, YouTube content

• Training: Produce onboarding videos, tutorials, and how-tos

• Social Media: Generate short-form content like Reels or TikToks

• Sales: Send personalized sales pitch videos or demos

• Education: Make explainer videos or course modules

🧩 Top 10 AI Video Tools

1. Pictory

• Use: Turns text or blog posts into engaging videos

• Plans:

  • Free trial available

  • Paid starts at $23/month

• Features: Auto-summarize text, stock footage, captions, voiceovers

• Best for: Content marketers, bloggers, YouTubers

2. Runway ML

• Use: AI-powered video editing and content creation platform

• Plans:

  • Free with limited access

  • Paid starts at $12/month

• Features: AI video inpainting, background removal, motion tracking, Gen-2 video from text

• Best for: Designers, creatives, marketing agencies

3. Synthesia

• Use: Create AI avatar videos by typing text

• Plans:

  • Paid only, starts at $29/month

• Features: 120+ languages, diverse avatars, branded templates

• Best for: Corporate training, HR videos, multilingual outreach

4. Lumen5

• Use: Video maker from blog posts, URLs, or scripts

• Plans:

  • Free plan (limited features, watermark)

  • Paid from $29/month

• Features: Drag-and-drop builder, brand kits, media library

• Best for: Social media marketers and small teams

5. Invideo

• Use: AI-based video creation for marketing and social media

• Plans:

  • Free plan (with watermark)

  • Business plan: $30/month

• Features: Templates, stock assets, text-to-video, team sharing

• Best for: SMBs, agencies, freelancers

6. Descript

• Use: Podcast and video editing by editing the transcript

• Plans:

  • Free plan available

  • Paid starts at $12/month

• Features: Overdub AI voice, screen recording, multi-track editing

• Best for: Podcasters, content creators, remote teams

7. Rephrase.ai

• Use: Personalized video ads using real human avatars

• Plans:

  • Custom pricing (typically enterprise-level)

• Features: CRM video integration, AI avatars, API access

• Best for: Sales teams, ad agencies, enterprise B2B marketing

8. Hour One

• Use: AI avatars to turn text or PowerPoints into videos

• Plans:

  • Free tier available

  • Paid from $30/month

• Features: 60+ AI presenters, slide-to-video, enterprise tools

• Best for: Teachers, internal comms, e-learning

9. HeyGen (formerly Movio)

• Use: AI spokesperson videos from text

• Plans:

  • Free trial available

  • Paid plans from $24/month

• Features: Talking avatars, video templates, voice cloning

• Best for: Marketing, e-commerce, influencers

10. Kaiber

• Use: AI video creation from audio and text prompts

• Plans:

  • Free trial (with watermark)

  • Paid from $5/month (very affordable entry)

• Features: Animate still images, music video visuals

• Best for: Musicians, YouTubers, visual storytelling