Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Shotstack | 10 USD | trial | Video generators |
 Hailuo AI | 9.99 USD/mo | ? | Video generators |
 OpusClip | 15 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 PixVerse | 8 USD/mo | ? | Video generators |
 CapCut | not listed | yes | Video generators |
 Higgsfield AI | 19 USD/mo | trial | Video generators |
 Sisif | 1 USD | no | Video generators |
 Kapwing | 16 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 Dreamina | 69 PLN/mo | yes | Video generators |
Each alternative in short
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. PixVerse
AI video generator turning text, images and prompts into video, with real-time world models for interactive entertainment.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
4. 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.
5. Higgsfield AI
AI-native creative suite for generating and editing images, video and voice content from text prompts or references, for creators and marketers.
There is a free trial. The homepage offers a sign-up discount and mentions a free try of AI Influencer and Supercomputer; the pricing page text does not list plan details.
6. Sisif
Turns a text prompt or photo into a short portrait AI video, $1 per clip with no watermark and no subscription, plus a REST API and MCP server.
No - according to the vendor, it is paid only.
7. 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.
8. Dreamina
All-in-one AI image and video generator using multiple models (Seedream, Seedance, Sora, Veo) for ads, social content and product visuals.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free option with available credits to explore the AI creation tools; the text does not specify the credit amount.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Shotstack?
The most popular option in the same category is Hailuo AI. See the comparison table above.