Alternatives · Video
Google Flow (Veo) alternatives
The closest alternatives to Google Flow (Veo) are Midjourney, CapCut and Sora, which also cover generating videos from text. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including CapCut and Sora. The lowest paid plan starts at $9 per month (Krea).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Google Flow (Veo)'s tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo
Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
- 2
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
- 3
SoraFree tier
OpenAI's text-to-video model for generating realistic and creative video clips from prompts.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
- 4

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Command line
- 5

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating videos from text
API
- 6
Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
- 7
HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.
Also does:Generating videos from text
API
- 8

FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web · API
- 9

SynthesiaVerifiedFree tier · from $19/mo
AI video platform for business teams that turns text, documents, and slides into avatar-led videos in many languages.
Also does:Generating videos from text
API
- 10

DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web · Mac · Windows
- 11
Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
- 12

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
Also does:Generating videos from text
- 13

Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating videos from text
API
- 14
FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo
Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
- 15
KreaFree tier · from $9/mo
Real-time AI image generation canvas for iterative visual exploration and upscaling.
Also does:Generating videos from text
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Flow (Veo) | Paid | No | — | No | — |
| Midjourney | Paid · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | — |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Sora | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Synthesia | Free tier · from $19/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Leonardo.Ai | Free tier | Yes | Web | Yes | — |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Freepik | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
| Krea | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web | No | — |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Google Flow (Veo)?
- Midjourney is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text. CapCut and Sora come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Google Flow (Veo)'s tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Google Flow (Veo)?
- Yes. CapCut, Sora and Kling AI can be used for free. CapCut has a free plan.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Google Flow (Veo)?
- Among paid plans, Krea starts lowest at $9 per month.