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Best Image-to-Video Generators in 2026

Image-to-video generators turn still images into moving clips. This list is for people who need a tool for that job and want clear cost, platform, and capability details before choosing.

23 apps
Research read 7 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Stable Video Diffusion
by Stable Video Diffusion
Free plan Open source APISelf-hosted

Stable Video Diffusion offers local video generation with configurable frame counts and rates.

8.3 Free plan Visit site
2

BasedLabs
by BasedLabs
Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

BasedLabs combines image generation, video creation, editing, and varied model tools under a free-and-credit-based model.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $10 Visit site
3

Genmo

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Genmo offers short text-generated videos through web, API, and local workflows, with an open-source model and commercial-use licensing.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
4

Kling AI
by Kling AI
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Kling AI combines text-to-video and image-to-video generation with AI avatars and outputs up to 4K.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
5

Haiper

Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

Haiper 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.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
6

Hailuo AI

Free plan APIWeb

Hailuo 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.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $14.99/mo Visit site
7

DomoAI
by DomoAI
Free plan API

DomoAI combines generative video, avatars, upscaling, and API access with a free tier and credit-based paid plans.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
8

PixVerse
by PixVerse
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Choose PixVerse if you need text-to-video or image-to-video generation, or want AI avatars, with plan options extending to 4K output.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
9

Pollo AI
by Pollo AI
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Pollo AI if text-to-video or image-to-video generation, AI avatars, API access or commercial use match your needs.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
10

Immersity AI
by Immersity AI
Free plan API

Immersity AI offers a free option and paid monthly plans with higher resolution and commercial use.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo Visit site
11

LivePortrait

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

LivePortrait offers portrait animation with multiple motion inputs and controls, plus an online demo and local interface.

7.1 Open source Visit site
12

Pika
by Pika
Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

Pika combines video creation with image and audio tools, and offers a free tier alongside paid plans.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual) Visit site
13

Morph Studio

Free plan iPhoneWeb

Morph Studio combines image and video generation with an open-canvas creative workflow.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $12/mo Visit site
14

Magic Hour
by Magic Hour
Free plan API

Magic Hour offers short-form AI video generation with commercial rights, API access, and several credit and quality tiers.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
15

Viggle

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Viggle 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.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo (annual) Visit site
16

Neural Frames
by Neural Frames
Free plan Web

Neural Frames combines text- and image-based video creation with AI avatars and a stated 4K maximum resolution.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $26/mo (annual) Visit site
17

Runway

Free plan API

Choose Runway if you need video generation with text or image input, AI avatars, API access or commercial use.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) Visit site
18

Vidu

Free plan APIWeb

Vidu provides several generation modes, short audiovisual output, image tools, and an enterprise API.

6.4 Free plan Visit site
19

Wan

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

Choose Wan if you want an open source, self-hosted video model suite with multiple generation and editing tasks, and can meet its setup and hardware requirements.

6.3 Open source Visit site
20

Lovino (formerly LensGo)

Free plan Web

5.9 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo Visit site
21

SadTalker

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

5.9 Free plan Visit site
22

ToonCrafter

Paid Self-hostedWebWindows

ToonCrafter offers an open-source route to cartoon frame interpolation and sketch experiments, with local and linked demo options.

5.0 Open source Visit site
23

LTX Video

Paid Web

4.2 Open source Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, free trials, and paid starting prices. If you need to read or change code, check the licence; open-source options include LivePortrait and LTX Video. Check clip limits, resolution, frame inputs, camera controls, clip extension, and aspect-ratio choices.

Questions

Do image-to-video generators offer free plans?

Yes. Tools in this category offer free plans, free trials, or freemium access. Check the specific plan terms before using a tool for regular work.

Which image-to-video tools are open source?

LivePortrait and LTX Video are listed as free with open-source code. Review their licences before modifying or redistributing the software.

What platforms can these tools run on?

Listed platforms include web, API, iOS, self-hosted, Windows, and Android. Availability depends on the tool.

What features should I compare?

Compare free plan terms, paid starting price, maximum clip duration, maximum output resolution, start/end frame input, camera motion controls, clip extension, and aspect-ratio options.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Genmo starts at $10 per month, Hailuo AI at $14.99 per month, Lovino at $19.99 per month, and Morph Studio at $12 per month.

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