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Best free AI video generators
Best for a recurring free allowance: HeyGen, whose free plan states 3 videos a month up to 1 minute each, with no credit card required.
| Tool | What you get | Limits | Card required | The catch | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeyGen | 3 videos a month up to 1 minute each, Avatar IV, 500+ stock avatars, 1 custom avatar. | Limited videos/month, watermark | No (stated by vendor) | Watermark removal is a paid feature. | heygen.com/pricing checked 2026-10-14 |
| Runway | 125 one-time credits, a selection of generative models, 5 GB asset storage. | 125 one-time credits | Not stated by vendor | Credits are one-time and do not renew. | runwayml.com/pricing checked 2026-10-14 |
| Pika | All models, no watermark; generation is via credit packs only. | Limited credits | Not stated by vendor | 0 credits a month included; you must buy packs to generate; no commercial license. | pika.art/pricing checked 2026-10-14 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Not stated by vendor | Limited generations, watermark | Not stated by vendor | Generations cost credits per second of video; free allowance is not shown on the pricing page. | lumalabs.ai/pricing checked 2026-10-14 |
Every row is taken from the vendor's official pricing page, checked 2026-10-14. "Not stated by vendor" means the page does not say. Plans change, so confirm on the vendor's site.
Pick this if
HeyGenYou want avatar videos every month; 3 videos up to 1 minute each.
RunwayYou want to try several generative models once; 125 one-time credits.
PikaYou will buy credit packs; the free plan includes 0 monthly credits.
Luma Dream MachineYou want to try Dream Machine; the free allowance is not shown on the pricing page.
FAQ
Which AI video generator is free every month?
HeyGen lists 3 videos a month up to 1 minute each on its free plan.
How many free credits does Runway give?
125 one-time credits that do not renew, plus 5 GB of asset storage.
Can you generate videos on Pika for free?
The pricing page lists 0 included credits a month; generation needs purchased credit packs.
Do free AI videos have a watermark?
HeyGen states watermark removal is a paid feature. Pika lists no watermark.