Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 USD/mo | trial | Video generators | |
| not listed | yes | Video generators | |
| 29 USD/mo | yes | Video generators | |
| 16 USD/mo | yes | Video generators | |
| 24 USD/mo | yes | Video generators | |
| not listed | yes | Video generators | |
| not listed | ? | Video generators | |
| 9.99 USD/mo | ? | Video generators | |
| 15 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
Each alternative in short
1. CapCut
Online, desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools for creating and editing videos for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free to try online without a credit card; the page advertises free online editing and exports without watermark. Full plan limits are not shown on the homepage.
2. 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.
3. Kapwing
Browser-based video editor with AI tools that generates full video projects from a text prompt, for marketers, creators and educators.
Yes, there is a free plan. 10 credits, unlimited exports with a watermark, videos up to 4 minutes, 720p quality, 5 GB cloud storage, auto-subtitling up to 10 minutes and text to speech up to 1 minute.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Pictory
Turns text, URLs, PPTs, images and recordings into branded videos with captions, AI voices and avatars, for marketers and businesses.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
7. Hailuo AI
Generates AI videos and images from text prompts or reference photos, aimed at creators making social and promotional content.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
8. OpusClip
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for social platforms, for creators, marketers and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 60 credits per month, up to 1080p rendered clips, auto reframe and captions with watermark; clips are not exportable after 3 days.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to ShortsKit.ai?
The most popular option in the same category is CapCut. See the comparison table above.