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Luma Dream Machine alternatives

The closest alternatives to Luma Dream Machine are Runway, Picsart and Kling AI, which also cover generating videos from text and editing videos with AI. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Runway and Picsart. 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 Luma Dream Machine's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    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 textEditing photos with AI

    API

  2. 2

    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:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textEditing videos with AIGenerating videos from text

    Web

  3. 3

    Kling AIVerifiedFree tier

    AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.

    Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AIMaking product and ad videos

    Command line

  4. 4

    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:Editing videos with AIMaking product and ad videosGenerating images from textEditing photos with AI

    Web · iOS · API

  5. 5

    FLUXVerifiedPay as you go

    Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.

    Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text

    Web · API

  6. 6

    Stability AIVerifiedFree tier

    Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.

    Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text

    API

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

    Adobe FireflyFree tier

    Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.

    Also does:Generating images from textEditing photos with AIGenerating videos from text

    Web

  10. 10

    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 textEditing photos with AI

    Web

  11. 11

    PhotoroomVerifiedFree tier

    AI photo and video editing for e-commerce sellers who need listing images at catalog scale.

    Also does:Editing photos with AIGenerating images from textMaking product and ad videos

    Web · API

  12. 12

    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

  13. 13

    FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo

    Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing photos with AI

    Web

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    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

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
Luma Dream MachineFree trial · from $30/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
PicsartPaid · from $10.50/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
PikaFree tier · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, APIYesNov 4, 2026
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
Stability AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
invideoPaid · from $20/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
Leonardo.AiFree tierYesWebYes—
PhotoroomFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
Hailuo AIFree tierYes—NoNov 4, 2026
FreepikFree tier · from $20/moYesWebNo—
Predis.aiFree trial · from $19/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYesNov 4, 2026
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/moNoWebNo—

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Luma Dream Machine?
Runway is the closest match: it also covers generating videos from text, editing videos with AI and generating images from text. Picsart and Kling AI come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Luma Dream Machine's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Luma Dream Machine?
Yes. Runway, Picsart and Kling AI can be used for free. Runway has a free plan, and paid plans start at $12 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Luma Dream Machine?
Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month, against $30 for Luma Dream Machine.
Which Luma Dream Machine alternatives have a mobile app?
Pika and Predis.ai have an iPhone or Android app.