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Best AI Video Effects Generators in 2026
- 27 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Genmo
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebGenmo offers short text-generated videos through web, API, and local workflows, with an open-source model and commercial-use licensing.
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Google Flow
by Google FlowFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebGoogle Flow combines generative video models with editing, audio, asset management, and project export tools. Access and generation capacity depend on eligibility, subscription type, and credit rules.
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Haiper
Free plan APIiPhoneWebHaiper combines short-form generation, repainting, extension, and API access with free use. Check privacy settings, duration limits, and per-use API pricing before adopting it.
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Hailuo AI
Free plan APIWebHailuo AI offers text- and image-based video generation with API access and a free plan. Review the monthly credit amounts and output-length limit when choosing a paid tier.
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Krea Video
Free plan APIiPhoneWebKrea Video offers prompt- and image-based clip generation, frame controls, and clip editing, with model access varying by plan.
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Viggle
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Viggle offers a free tier and paid plans with increasing monthly credits and concurrency. Check the plan limits, yearly-option prices, and storage period against your intended use.
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Neural Frames
by Neural FramesFree plan WebNeural Frames combines text- and image-based video creation with AI avatars and a stated 4K maximum resolution.
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Wink AI Video Generator
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Wink offers text-to-video, image-to-video and avatar generation, with paid plans adding credits and watermark-free exports.
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Runway
Free plan APIChoose Runway if you need video generation with text or image input, AI avatars, API access or commercial use.
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Swapface
Free plan APIMacWindowsSwapface covers live, video, and image face swapping, alongside APIs and local desktop processing. Check the Windows requirements and privacy policy's listed data collection before using it.
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FaceFusion
Free plan LinuxMacWindows - 18
Vidu
Free plan APIWebVidu provides several generation modes, short audiovisual output, image tools, and an enterprise API.
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Magiclight AI
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb - 20
Reface Unboring Animate
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2Reface Unboring Animate offers photo animation with ready-made styles and pet-photo support across five platforms.
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Lovino (formerly LensGo)
Free plan Web - 22
Mago
Free plan Web - 23
Rewind AI Video Effects
Free plan Web - 24
Soku
Free plan Web - 25
Wan-Animate
Free plan Web
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price