Best AI Tools for Filmmaking in 2026

Includes 800 Computing Seconds (one-time allocation), image and video generation, advanced camera controls, character casting, and is restricted to personal use.

Billed annually as $144. Includes 8,640 Computing Seconds per month, image and video generation, advanced camera controls, character casting, video upscales, editing package, and is restricted to personal use.

Billed annually as $336. Includes 28,800 Computing Seconds per month (plus 28,800 additional Computing Seconds per month for the first 3 months), Veo 2 video model, up to 8 trained actors per month, video upscales, editing package, accelerated rendering, 5 collaborators, pitch decks, and commercial use license.

Billed annually as $1,200. Includes 90,000 Computing Seconds per month (plus 90,000 additional Computing Seconds per month for the first 3 months), Veo 2 video model, unlimited trained actors, video upscales, editing package, accelerated rendering, 10 collaborators, pitch decks, enhanced data privacy, and commercial use license.

720p HD downloads, 1 stock video/audio per project, free trial of AI features, maximum 12 projects, video length up to 10 mins

4K Ultra HD downloads, unlimited stock videos/audio, 9,600 AI credits/yr, unlimited projects & length, 100GB cloud space, 1TB video hosting space, save up to 200 templates, custom fonts

50 free credits to explore movie poster generators, screenwriting, and basic generation features.

10,000 credits per month. Best for up to 15-minute films (approx. 3 short films or 1 long film), with full access to all editing and generation features.

200 initial credits, 50 daily credits when initial credits run out. Generate up to 55 seconds of video. Videos are watermarked, no exports, personal use only.

3900 monthly credits, 50 daily credits when monthly credits run out. Generate up to 16 minutes of video per month. No watermarks, commercial use permitted.

Charged annually. Includes 1 user, up to 5 storyboards, 50 AI image credits, unlimited frames, and unlimited exports.

Charged annually. Includes unlimited teammates (+$13/mo each user), unlimited AI image credits, customizable templates, project sharing links, team-only comments, project-based access, team invite link, activity log, 2FA, and a custom subdomain.

50 Monthly Video Credits, 20+ Cinematic Styles, Access to Basic Export Settings, Standard Definition Video Output, Collaboration Tools for Team Projects. Annual option available at $479.88/year.

2000 Monthly Video Credits, 100+ Cinematic Styles, Access to Advanced Export Settings, 4K Ultra High Definition Video Output, Collaboration Tools for Team Projects. Additional credits billed at $100 per 10k credits. Annual option available at $3839.90/year.

For writers getting started. Includes 60 daily refresh credits, 2 script projects, and basic script editing.

Everything in Senior, plus 160 daily refresh credits, +4,000 monthly bonus credits, unlimited script projects, storyboard drawing unlocked, and multi-user collaboration.

100 credits to try the core tools

800 credits/month, up to 32 videos/month, priority access to new features, plus all features included in the Lite plan alongside priority support