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Katalist alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Katalist alternative is invideo (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Katalist compared with 8 alternatives: invideo, Pictory, Mootion, Akool, Vidnoz and 3 more.
Katalist is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per month; billing basis not shown. 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KatalistThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| invideo | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Mootion | From $12/mo | No | Web |
| Akool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| Vidnoz | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Anifusion | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| LlamaGen | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Neolemon | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Katalist starts at $19 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 8 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: invideo.
Mootion, Akool, Anifusion and LlamaGen start lower without scoring higher.
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 Katalist
invideo
Agent-driven video editor with built-in AI video and image models
- invideo starts at $10 per seat / month for 400 credits, billed annually ($20 monthly).
- invideo has a free plan, which Katalist lacks.
- invideo also lists iOS and Android apps.
- invideo also covers video editing and AI agents.
- invideo does not cover ad creative and text to speech, which Katalist does.
Suits: Editors who want AI to do repetitive cuts on their own footage
Pictory
Turns scripts, articles and slides into narrated stock-footage videos
- Pictory starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Pictory also lists a browser extension.
- Pictory also covers transcription, templates and video editing.
- Pictory does not cover ad creative and text to speech, which Katalist does.
Suits: Turning blog posts and slide decks into narrated videos
Mootion
AI video generator that turns ideas and scripts into scenes
- Mootion starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Mootion does not cover ad creative, which Katalist does.
Suits: Short story, education and social videos without editing software
Akool
AI face swap, avatars, video translation and video models in one suite
- Akool starts at $12 per seat / month for 200 credits (Starter).
- Akool has a free plan, which Katalist lacks.
- Akool does not cover ad creative and text to speech, which Katalist does.
Suits: Marketers localizing videos into many languages
Vidnoz
AI avatar video maker with templates, voices and video generators
- Vidnoz starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually (Starter).
- Vidnoz has a free plan, which Katalist lacks.
- Vidnoz also covers templates and voice cloning.
- Vidnoz does not cover ad creative, which Katalist does.
Suits: Training and explainer videos with a talking presenter
Anifusion
Credit-based AI manga, comic and anime art generator
- Anifusion starts at $9 per month (Creator, 2,000 credits).
- Anifusion has a free plan, which Katalist lacks.
- Anifusion does not cover ad creative and text to speech, which Katalist does.
Suits: People who want to make manga or comic pages without drawing
LlamaGen
AI comic, manga and storyboard generator with consistent characters
- LlamaGen starts at $9 per month, billed monthly (Starter).
- LlamaGen has a free plan, which Katalist lacks.
- LlamaGen also lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- LlamaGen does not cover ad creative and text to speech, which Katalist does.
Suits: Hobbyists making webtoons or manga without drawing
Neolemon
Consistent cartoon characters for illustrated children's books
- Neolemon starts at $29 per month, billed monthly.
- Neolemon does not cover video generation, ad creative and text to speech, which Katalist does.
Suits: First-time authors illustrating a children's book
Limits worth knowing in Katalist
- The pricing page shows two sets of prices ($19, $39 and $99 with video credits; $29, $31 and $79 labeled billed annually) without saying which toggle is which.
- Credits are monthly allowances; image and video credits are counted separately.
- Premiere Pro integration and the image editor start on Pro; collaboration needs Unlimited.
- Enterprise has no published price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Katalist?
The alternatives to Katalist in this directory are invideo, Pictory, Mootion, Akool, Vidnoz, Anifusion, LlamaGen and Neolemon. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Katalist.
Is there a free alternative to Katalist?
Yes. invideo, Akool, Vidnoz, Anifusion and LlamaGen have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Katalist alternatives work on Windows?
The Katalist listing does not include a Windows app. LlamaGen lists one.
Which Katalist alternatives work on macOS?
The Katalist listing does not include a macOS app. LlamaGen lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.