Alternatives · AI Images & Video
Kaiber alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Kaiber alternative for most people is Runway (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of AI image and video generators. The best free one is Higgsfield (2.4 GPA).
Kaiber compared with 5 alternatives: Runway, Pika, Luma, Neural Frames and Higgsfield.
Kaiber is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per month, billed monthly. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KaiberThis tool | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Runway | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pika | From $8/mo | No | Web, iOS |
| Luma | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Neural Frames | From $26/mo | No | Web |
| Higgsfield | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Kaiber starts at $10 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Pika and Higgsfield.
Runway and Luma score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Kaiber
Runway
AI video, image and audio studio with its own Gen-4.5 model
- Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Runway also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Runway also covers AI agents.
Suits: Video makers who want to edit real footage by describing the change
Pika
Video, image and sound apps built on Pika and partner models
- Pika starts at $8 per month for 600 credits, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- Pika also lists an iOS app.
Suits: Social and ad creators who want task-specific video and image tools
Luma
Creative agents for video and images, built on Luma's Ray models
- Luma starts at $25 per month for 10,000 credits, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Luma also covers AI agents.
Suits: Creative teams producing many variants of a campaign or product shot
Neural Frames
Audio-reactive AI music video maker with lyric sync and 4K upscaling
- Neural Frames starts at $26 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Neural Frames does not cover image generation, which Kaiber does.
Suits: Independent musicians who want a video for each release
Higgsfield
AI video and image suite with its own studios and many models
- Higgsfield starts at $9 per month for 120 credits, billed annually or monthly.
- Higgsfield has a free plan, which Kaiber lacks.
- Higgsfield also covers AI agents.
- Higgsfield does not cover video editing, which Kaiber does.
Suits: Creators who want one face to stay the same across many images and clips
Limits worth knowing in Kaiber
- There is no ongoing free plan; the entry point is a $5, 5-day trial that converts to Creator.
- Kaiber lists an annual toggle saving up to 20%, but the page shows only monthly prices without the toggle, so annual prices are not recorded here.
- Credits run out by plan: 500, 1,500 or 5,000 a month. Extra packs run from 300 credits for $5 to 20,000 for $250.
- Beat Sync is not included on Starter.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kaiber?
The alternatives to Kaiber in this directory are Runway, Pika, Luma, Neural Frames and Higgsfield. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kaiber.
Is there a free alternative to Kaiber?
Yes. Higgsfield has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kaiber alternatives work on Android?
The Kaiber listing does not include an Android app. Runway lists one.
Which Kaiber alternatives work on iOS?
The Kaiber listing does not include an iOS app. Runway and Pika list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.