Best AI tools for video editing

Updated September 2026 · 12 tools reviewed

Cut, caption and produce video without learning a desktop NLE.

#	Tool	Best for	Pricing	Score
1	Runway Pro video model + full editor 4.8	Filmmakers and studios producing cinematic AI shots.	Freemium	90TH	Visit
2	Opus Clip Long video → viral shorts 4.7	Podcasters and YouTubers repurposing for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.	Freemium	89TH	Visit
3	Pika Playful, fast text-to-video 4.6	Creators making short, fun social clips and effects.	Freemium	86TH	Visit
4	Kling AI Realistic motion at long durations 4.7	Anyone needing longer, physically believable AI clips.	Paid	85TH	Visit
5	Luma Dream Machine Smooth camera-aware video AI 4.6	Designers needing smooth camera moves and product hero shots.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
6	HeyGen AI avatars that speak your script 4.7	Sales, training and marketing teams shooting talking-head video without a camera.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
7	Descript Edit video by editing text 4.7	Podcasters and YouTubers who hate scrubbing a timeline.	Freemium	85TH	Visit
8	Synthesia Enterprise AI video for training 4.7	L&D and corporate comms teams replacing studio shoots.	Paid	81TH	Visit
9	Krea Real-time AI image and video generation 4.7	Designers iterating in real time with sketch-to-image and live style controls.	Freemium	67TH	Visit
10	VEED.IO Online AI video editor with auto-subtitles 4.6	Marketers and creators editing short-form video in the browser with AI captions.	Freemium	66TH	Visit
11	Kapwing Collaborative video editor with AI tools 4.6	Teams collaborating on short-form and social video in one browser workspace.	Freemium	66TH	Visit
12	Freepik AI Suite AI images, video and upscaling in one suite 4.6	Designers who want Flux, Mystic and video models bundled with a stock library.	Freemium	66TH	Visit

Top pick: Runway

Filmmakers and studios producing cinematic AI shots.

How we rank

Tools are scored on real-world fit, pricing transparency, community sentiment and shipping cadence — not paid placement.

Keep exploring

All use cases Free AI tools AI tools directory

Building an AI tool?

Reach early AI adopters discovering new tools on ToolHund.

Submit your tool Advertise

FAQ

What is the best AI tool for video editing?▾

Runway currently leads the ToolHund Score ranking for this use case.

How does ToolHund rank these tools?▾

We blend review quality, popularity, feature depth, pricing value and trust signals into a single 0-100 ToolHund Score.

Are these tools free?▾

Many include a free or freemium plan. The Pricing column tells you which.

Can I use the same AI tool for video editing and other tasks?▾

Most AI tools are multi-purpose. The list below highlights the tools that perform best for this specific job.

How often is this list updated?▾

We refresh scores and rankings whenever a listed tool ships a major change — new pricing, new model, notable feature — and re-check the whole shortlist at least monthly.