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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 14

    Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier

    Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.

    Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AI

  15. 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

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
PictoryFree trial · from $25/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
VEEDFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
HeyGenFree tier · from $24/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
FlikiFree tier · from $28/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
SynthesiaFree tier · from $19/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
OpusClipFree tier · from $15/moYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
CaptionsFree tier · from $24.99/moYesWeb, iOS, AndroidNoNov 4, 2026
RiversideFree tier · from $24/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
Predis.aiFree trial · from $19/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYesNov 4, 2026
invideoPaid · from $20/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
Hailuo AIFree tierYes—NoNov 4, 2026
Luma Dream MachineFree trial · from $30/moYesAPIYesNov 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.