AI Video tools
For mood reels and pitches. Not a replacement for a shoot. Each tool links to its maker, with a checked price and, where we can source it, where it falls short.
6 tools
Prices checked by hand. If it costs money, it says so.
| Tool | Good for | Price | Where it falls short | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | AI video for previz, pitch frames and quick concept shots. | Free plan; Standard $12/mo (pricing page) | Free plan is a one-time 125 credits. Standard's 625 credits/mo buys only about 52 seconds of Gen-4.5 video. source for Runway note (new tab) | Open site for Runway (new tab) ↗ |
| Luma Dream Machine | AI video and image tool for mood and motion tests. | Plus from $30/mo (checked Oct 2026) | Credits go fast: 1080p Ray3.2 video costs 400 credits per 5 seconds against Plus's 10,000/mo. source for Luma Dream Machine note (new tab) | Open site for Luma Dream Machine (new tab) ↗ |
| Kling AI | AI video with strong camera moves for concept clips. | See pricing | 1080p, watermark removal and video extension are paid-membership-only, and credits can't unlock them. source for Kling AI note (new tab) | Open site for Kling AI (new tab) ↗ |
| Google Flow (Veo) | Google's AI filmmaking tool built on Veo. | See pricing | Needs a Google AI Plus/Pro/Ultra subscription, age 18+, and a supported country. VPNs don't work. source for Google Flow (Veo) note (new tab) | Open site for Google Flow (Veo) (new tab) ↗ |
| Pika | Text and image to video for quick mood clips. | Free $0; Starter $10/mo (pricing page) | Free plan has no monthly credits (packs only). Commercial license starts at Creator ($35/mo). source for Pika note (new tab) | Open site for Pika (new tab) ↗ |
| LTX Studio | Script to storyboard and video, with camera controls and pitch decks. | Free plan; Lite $15/mo (pricing page) | Free plan is personal use only. Commercial license starts at Standard ($35/mo). source for LTX Studio note (new tab) | Open site for LTX Studio (new tab) ↗ |