Kai's tool library
Curated, opinionated, tiered. S-tier is what I'd tell a friend to use. A-tier is worth your time. B-tier works but probably isn't the best option.
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Runway
SThe pro's AI video tool. Gen-4 is the current bar.
Free + $15-$95/mo
Kling
AKuaishou's video model. The surprise standout.
Credit-based, free trial
Sora
AOpenAI's video model. Long clips, cinematic quality.
Included with ChatGPT Plus/Pro
Pika
AThe playful, accessible AI video tool.
Free + $8-$58/mo
Luma Dream Machine
ASmooth, cinematic motion. Image-to-video specialist.
Free + $10-$500/mo
Google Veo
AGoogle's video model. Baked into Gemini + YouTube Shorts.
Included with Gemini Advanced $20/mo + YouTube creator tools
HeyGen
SAI avatar videos. Record once, speak any language.
Free + $24-$65/mo
Synthesia
AEnterprise AI avatar video for training + comms.
$22-$89/mo + enterprise
Descript
SEdit video + podcasts by editing the transcript.
Free + $16-$50/mo