The best free AI video generators (25)

Every option in the catalog for when you need to generate video clips from text or a still image — 25 AI video generators, 22 of them free or freemium, with the pricing tier printed on every row.

25tools listed
22free or freemium
9with no paid plan at all
1sub-categories covered

Best Free AI video generators — straight answers

What are the best free AI video generators?

Flocci AI Tools lists 25 of them, ordered free tiers first: Genmo (Mochi 1), MAGI-1 (Sand AI), Meta Vibes, CogVideoX (Zhipu) and HunyuanVideo (Tencent). 22 of the 25 are free or have a free tier. Each entry states what it uniquely does rather than a score.

Which of these are completely free?

9 on this page are marked fully free with no paid plan at all: Genmo (Mochi 1), MAGI-1 (Sand AI), Meta Vibes, CogVideoX (Zhipu) and HunyuanVideo (Tencent). The remaining 16 are freemium, trial or paid, and each is labelled with its exact tier so nothing surprises you at sign-up.

How is this list ordered?

Free tools first, then freemium, then trial, then paid, and alphabetically inside each tier. Nobody pays to appear higher: Flocci AI Tools carries no ads, no sponsored slots and no paid listings, so the order reflects price and nothing else.

Best Free AI video generators — quick picks

Which AI video generators work in a browser with no install?

Genmo (Mochi 1), MAGI-1 (Sand AI), Meta Vibes, Colossyan and Creatify all work in a browser tab with no install needed — just open the site and go. 16 of the 22 free AI video generators listed here are browser-based.

Which AI video generators let you sign in with Google?

Google Veo (Flow), Google Vids and Higgsfield support Google sign-in, so you can start without creating a new account. That's 3 of the 22 free AI video generators on this page.

Which AI video generators have a mobile app?

Meta Vibes, Higgsfield, Kling AI, PixVerse and Runway have an iOS or Android app. 5 of the 22 free AI video generators here can run on your phone.

Which AI video generators can you self-host or run offline?

CogVideoX (Zhipu), HunyuanVideo (Tencent), HunyuanVideo 1.5 and Kandinsky 5.0 can be self-hosted or run locally without a browser — useful for privacy, air-gapped networks, or avoiding API rate limits. 4 of the 22 free AI video generators here run offline.

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Best Free AI video generators: pricing tier, category and the capability each tool is listed for.
ToolPricingTypeListed for
Genmo (Mochi 1)FreeAI Video GenerationFully open-source text-to-video model (Mochi 1) with downloadable weights
MAGI-1 (Sand AI)FreeAI Video GenerationApache-2.0 autoregressive video model generating chunk by chunk for text, image and video-to-video
Meta VibesFreeAI Video GenerationText-to-video and image-to-video generation with a remix feed
CogVideoX (Zhipu)FreeAI Video GenerationOpen text-to-video and image-to-video models (2B under Apache-2.0, 5B under CogVideoX license)
HunyuanVideo (Tencent)FreeAI Video GenerationOpen-weights text-to-video and image-to-video models from Tencent
HunyuanVideo 1.5FreeAI Video Generation8.3B-parameter open text-to-video and image-to-video model
Kandinsky 5.0FreeAI Video GenerationMIT-licensed family: Video Pro (19B), Video Lite (2B) and Image Lite (6B)
LTX-2 (Lightricks)FreeAI Video GenerationOpen DiT audio-video model generating synchronized sound and video in one pass
SkyReels V2FreeAI Video GenerationOpen-source autoregressive diffusion-forcing model for long video (up to 60s)
ColossyanFreemiumAI Video GenerationStock AI avatars with many voices and languages for training and explainer videos
CreatifyFreemiumAI Video GenerationAuto-generates performance ad videos from a product URL
D-IDFreemiumAI Video GenerationSeparate Studio (no-code) and API tracks for developers embedding avatars
Google Veo (Flow)FreemiumAI Video GenerationVeo 3.1 video generation with native synchronized audio
Google VidsFreemiumAI Video GenerationAny Google account can generate AI video scenes with Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash at no cost
Hailuo AI (MiniMax)FreemiumAI Video GenerationMiniMax H3 is the current flagship model, with Hailuo 2.3 still available
HedraFreemiumAI Video GenerationCharacter-3 model animates a single image into an expressive talking/singing video from audio
HiggsfieldFreemiumAI Video GenerationCinematic camera-motion presets
Kling AIFreemiumAI Video GenerationKling 3.0 and newer 4.0 models for high-motion, physical scenes
PixVerseFreemiumAI Video GenerationNode-based Canvas for building multi-shot video workflows
RunwayFreemiumAI Video GenerationGen-4.5 with fine camera and motion control
SynthesiaFreemiumAI Video Generation160+ languages/voices with 240+ stock AI avatars on top tier
Wan (Alibaba)FreemiumAI Video GenerationOpen-weight Wan2.x video model family usable locally
Luma Dream MachineAI Video GenerationFast, fluid text- and image-to-video
Moonvalley (Marey)AI Video GenerationTrained exclusively on licensed cinematic footage (copyright-clean claim)
PikaAI Video GenerationPlayful video with 'Pikaffects'

Genmo (Mochi 1)

AI Video Generation
free
  • Fully open-source text-to-video model (Mochi 1) with downloadable weights
  • Runnable locally / self-hostable, no vendor lock-in
  • Free browser playground for quick testing

MAGI-1 (Sand AI)

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • Apache-2.0 autoregressive video model generating chunk by chunk for text, image and video-to-video
  • Chunk-wise prompting for controllable long videos
  • MAGI-1.1 weights released June 2026; web interface at magi.sand.ai

Meta Vibes

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video generation with a remix feed
  • Free inside the Meta AI app and meta.ai
  • Share AI clips to Instagram and Facebook
  • Standalone Vibes app in limited test markets

CogVideoX (Zhipu)

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • Open text-to-video and image-to-video models (2B under Apache-2.0, 5B under CogVideoX license)
  • CogKit toolkit for fine-tuning CogVideoX and CogView4
  • Free Hugging Face and ModelScope Space demos

HunyuanVideo (Tencent)

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • Open-weights text-to-video and image-to-video models from Tencent
  • Runs locally with ComfyUI or diffusers on high-VRAM GPUs
  • Also available through Tencent's Hunyuan apps
  • Community LoRAs widely available

HunyuanVideo 1.5

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • 8.3B-parameter open text-to-video and image-to-video model
  • Runs on consumer GPUs; fp8 inference added Dec 2025
  • Free weights on GitHub and Hugging Face

Kandinsky 5.0

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • MIT-licensed family: Video Pro (19B), Video Lite (2B) and Image Lite (6B)
  • Video Pro ranked top open-source text-to-video on LMArena (Dec 2025)
  • ComfyUI and Diffusers integrations

LTX-2 (Lightricks)

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • Open DiT audio-video model generating synchronized sound and video in one pass
  • Native 4K up to 50 fps, multi-keyframe conditioning, LoRA fine-tuning
  • Repo under Apache-2.0 (LTX-Video lineage); runs locally and in ComfyUI

SkyReels V2

AI Video Generation
freeNew
  • Open-source autoregressive diffusion-forcing model for long video (up to 60s)
  • Text-to-video, image-to-video and video extension in 1.3B, 5B and 14B sizes
  • 540P/720P; playground at skyreels.ai

Colossyan

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Stock AI avatars with many voices and languages for training and explainer videos
  • Interactive video and quiz features on paid plans
  • 14-day no-card trial, then paid plans
  • Brand kit and auto-translation tools

Creatify

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Auto-generates performance ad videos from a product URL
  • 1,500+ AI actor library aimed at UGC-style ads
  • Built-in ad performance tracking and script writing

D-ID

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Separate Studio (no-code) and API tracks for developers embedding avatars
  • Watermarked free trial plan to test before paying
  • Real-time streaming avatar API for live agent use cases

Google Veo (Flow)

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Veo 3.1 video generation with native synchronized audio
  • Free daily credits for signed-in Google users, no card needed
  • Flow also covers image generation (ImageFX and Whisk merged in)
  • Scene builder and camera controls for multi-shot storytelling

Google Vids

AI Video Generation
freemiumNew
  • Any Google account can generate AI video scenes with Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash at no cost
  • Scene extension, clip duration and 1080p output controls
  • Storyboard-style editor with templates and voiceover
  • Personal accounts capped at a handful of AI videos per month

Hailuo AI (MiniMax)

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • MiniMax H3 is the current flagship model, with Hailuo 2.3 still available
  • Realistic motion and camera moves
  • Free tier with daily credits and signup bonus
  • Watermarked, limited-resolution output on free plan

Hedra

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Character-3 model animates a single image into an expressive talking/singing video from audio
  • Unified credit system spans video, image and audio generation
  • Studio + API access for embedding in products

Higgsfield

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Cinematic camera-motion presets
  • Character and product consistency
  • Popular for ad-style content
  • Free starter credits

Kling AI

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Kling 3.0 and newer 4.0 models for high-motion, physical scenes
  • Longer clips with storyboard flow
  • Elements to lock characters and props
  • Free daily credits when you log in

PixVerse

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Node-based Canvas for building multi-shot video workflows
  • Character/lip-sync consistency across generations
  • Per-minute API pricing alongside the consumer app

Runway

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Gen-4.5 with fine camera and motion control
  • Generative editing and VFX tools
  • Act-One performance capture
  • Free trial credits

Synthesia

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • 160+ languages/voices with 240+ stock AI avatars on top tier
  • Personal avatar cloning from a few minutes of footage
  • Interactive video and SCORM-style features for enterprise L&D

Wan (Alibaba)

AI Video Generation
freemium
  • Open-weight Wan2.x video model family usable locally
  • Also does text/image-to-image and image editing on one platform
  • Backed by Alibaba Cloud infra for fast generation

Luma Dream Machine

AI Video Generation
  • Fast, fluid text- and image-to-video
  • Ray-series models with strong motion
  • Keyframes and looping
  • Paid plans only; there is no free plan or recurring free credits.

Moonvalley (Marey)

AI Video Generation
  • Trained exclusively on licensed cinematic footage (copyright-clean claim)
  • Frame-perfect camera, pose and motion transfer controls
  • Distributed via Fal.ai and ComfyUI in addition to own app

Pika

AI Video Generation
  • Playful video with 'Pikaffects'
  • Great for short social clips
  • Add/replace objects in scenes
  • The free plan includes no monthly credits; generating requires a paid pack.

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