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Kling AI alternatives
The closest alternatives to Kling AI are Luma Dream Machine, invideo and Runway, which also cover generating videos from text and editing videos with AI. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Luma Dream Machine and Runway. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Pika).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 12
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Kling AI's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from textMaking product and ad videos
API
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invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo
AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.
Also does:Editing videos with AIMaking product and ad videosGenerating videos from text
Web
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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 textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from textMaking product and ad videos
API
- 4
PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing videos with AIGenerating videos from textMaking product and ad videos
Web
- 5

PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.
Also does:Generating images from textEditing videos with AIMaking product and ad videosGenerating videos from text
Web · iOS · API
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CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 7

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AI
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Predis.aiVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
Generates video and image ads, product videos, and UGC-style creatives for e-commerce brands and marketing teams.
Also does:Making product and ad videosGenerating videos from textEditing videos with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
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MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo
Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 10
Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo
An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.
Also does:Generating images from text
Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android
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Adobe FireflyFree tier
Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 12

FLUXVerifiedPay as you go
Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web · API
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DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web · Mac · Windows
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Leonardo.AiFree tier
AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web
- 15

Stability AIVerifiedFree tier
Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.
Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text
API
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| invideo | Paid · from $20/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Predis.ai | Free trial · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Midjourney | Paid · from $10/mo | No | Web | No | — |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Adobe Firefly | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | — |
| FLUX | Pay as you go | No | Web, 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 | — |
| Stability AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Kling AI?
- Luma Dream Machine is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text, editing videos with AI and generating images from text. invideo and Runway come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Kling AI's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Kling AI?
- Yes. Luma Dream Machine, Runway and Picsart can be used for free. Luma Dream Machine has a free plan, and paid plans start at $30 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Kling AI?
- Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month.
- Which Kling AI alternatives have a mobile app?
- Pika, Predis.ai and Microsoft Copilot have an iPhone or Android app.