Alternatives · Video
Pictory alternatives
The closest alternatives to Pictory are VEED, HeyGen and Descript, which also cover editing videos with AI and adding subtitles to videos. 14 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including VEED and HeyGen. The lowest paid plan starts at $12 per month (Runway).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 14
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Pictory's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1
VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosGenerating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatars
Web · API
- 2
HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.
Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textDubbing videos into other languagesAdding subtitles to videos
API
- 3

DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsMaking videos with AI avatars
Web · Mac · Windows
- 4

FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo
Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.
Also does:Generating videos from textAdding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsDubbing videos into other languages
Web
- 5
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsGenerating videos from text
Web
- 6

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:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textDubbing videos into other languages
API
- 7

OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.
Also does:Turning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languages
Web · API
- 8

CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo
AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsTurning long videos into short clips
Web · iOS · Android
- 9

RiversideVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clipsAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languages
Web
- 10

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 videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textEditing videos with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
- 11

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 AITurning long videos into short clipsGenerating videos from text
Web
- 12

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 AI
API
- 13

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AI
Command line
- 14

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
- 15
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 AI
API
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Fliki | Free tier · from $28/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Synthesia | Free tier · from $19/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| OpusClip | Free tier · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Riverside | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Predis.ai | Free trial · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, 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 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Pictory?
- VEED is the closest match: it also covers editing videos with AI, adding subtitles to videos and generating videos from text. HeyGen and Descript come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Pictory's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Pictory?
- Yes. VEED, HeyGen and Descript can be used for free. VEED has a free plan.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Pictory?
- Among paid plans, Runway starts lowest at $12 per month, against $25 for Pictory.
- Which Pictory alternatives have a mobile app?
- Captions and Predis.ai have an iPhone or Android app.