Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 USD/mo | yes | AI avatars & presenters | |
| 29 USD/mo | yes | Video generators | |
| not listed | yes | Video generators | |
| 24 USD/mo | yes | Video generators | |
| 24.99 USD/mo | trial | Video generators | |
| 29 USD/mo | yes | Video generators | |
| 10 USD/mo | trial | Video generators | |
| not listed | yes | Video generators | |
| not listed | trial | Video generators |
Each alternative in short
1. HeyGen
AI video generator that turns text, images or audio into videos with realistic avatars, narration, captions and translation, for creators and marketers.
Yes, there is a free plan. 3 videos per month up to 1 minute, access to Avatar IV, 500+ stock avatars, 1 custom video avatar, 30+ languages.
2. Fliki
Turns text, scripts, blog posts or a single prompt into narrated videos with AI voices, visuals and captions, for creators and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 3 credits per month, 300 standard voices, 720p HD export with Fliki watermark, stock media and AI images and thumbnails, scenes up to 100, 5-minute export length, 3 publications per month cap not listed; no credit card required.
3. AI STUDIO (DeepBrain AI Studios)
All-in-one AI video platform that builds videos from scripts, images or clips, with avatars, dubbing and translation for business, training and creators.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: up to 3 AI videos, videos up to 1 minute, 1 custom avatar, 720p export, 3 AI dubbing uses and 16 one-time generative credits with limited generative models.
4. Captions
AI video editor that turns raw footage into a fully edited, ready-to-share video, aimed at creators without editing experience.
There is a free trial. Free sign-up with access to some features without a subscription; the free plan includes 1 caption template and limited features, with no generative AI credits.
5. Synthesia
Creates studio-quality AI avatar videos with voiceovers in 140+ languages, mainly for business training, marketing and internal communication.
Yes, there is a free plan. Basic plan: 10 minutes of video creation or dubbing, 3 survey responses, 500 credits, share links, pre-built libraries and templates; watermark on videos.
6. Animaker
Online animation maker that turns a text idea into an animated explainer, training or promo video in minutes, for beginners and pros.
There is a free trial. The homepage offers a free start ("Create for Free"). The pricing page does not specify the free plan's limits.
7. Vidnoz AI
Free AI video generator with 1900+ AI avatars, AI voices and templates, for quickly making videos without filming.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 60 credits per day, max 3 min per video, 720p export, access to 1,800+ avatars, 3,200+ templates and 890 voices, plus some daily photo avatar generations.
8. D-ID
AI video generator and real-time interactive avatars for marketing, sales, training and customer support teams that need to scale messaging.
There is a free trial. Free trial available (Start Free Trial, Try for free). Trial videos carry a full-screen watermark. Free users whose account is inactive for 6 months have data deleted after email notice.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Elai?
The most popular option in the same category is HeyGen. See the comparison table above.