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Best Text-to-Video Generators in 2026
Written prompts can be used to create video clips with text-to-video generators. Choose among tools by budget and platform needs, including web, API, iOS, self-hosted, Linux or Android.
- 23 apps
- Research read 10 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Stable Video Diffusion
by Stable Video DiffusionFree plan Open source APISelf-hostedStable Video Diffusion offers local video generation with configurable frame counts and rates.
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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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CogVideoX
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1 - 5
Google Veo
Free plan APIExtensionWebGoogle Veo provides text- and image-driven video generation across web, API, and browser-extension access.
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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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LTX Studio
Free plan WebLTX Studio combines generative video tools with a broader project workflow and collaboration features. Review credit amounts, licensing, and desktop-only access when weighing its plans.
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Morph Studio
Free plan iPhoneWebMorph Studio combines image and video generation with an open-canvas creative workflow.
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HunyuanVideo
by HunyuanVideoFree plan LinuxSelf-hostedHunyuanVideo offers open-source generation with text and image inputs, commercial use, and community integrations.
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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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Open-Sora
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted - 18
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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Vidu
Free plan APIWebVidu provides several generation modes, short audiovisual output, image tools, and an enterprise API.
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Wan
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedChoose 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.
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LTX Video
Free plan Web - 22
Marey
Paid APIWebMarey offers video generation with controls for camera moves, motion, and shot structure. Buyers should note the waitlist for public API access and the retirement of self-serve subscriptions.
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Pyramid Flow
Paid LinuxMacWeb
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Compare free plans, free trials and paid starting prices, then check clip length, resolution, image-to-video, audio generation, aspect ratios and commercial-use terms. If you need to read or change code, review the open-source licence.
Questions
Do these generators have free plans?
Tools including Genmo, Google Veo, Hailuo AI, Haiper, LTX Studio, LTX Video and Morph Studio are shown with a free plan. Availability and limits differ by tool.
Which text-to-video tool is open source?
CogVideoX appears as a free option whose code is open source. Check its licence before modifying the code or using outputs commercially.
What paid prices are listed?
The listed entry prices are $10 per month for Genmo, $14.99 per month for Hailuo AI, and $12 per month for both LTX Studio and Morph Studio. Marey provides pricing on request.
Can I use an API?
API is one of the platforms represented in this list. Marey is specifically listed with API and web platforms.
What output details should I compare?
Review maximum clip duration and resolution, image-to-video, audio generation, aspect ratios and commercial-use terms.