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Magic Hour alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Magic Hour alternative is Viggle (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Magic Hour compared with 4 alternatives: Akool, Vidnoz, Viggle and Hedra.
Magic Hour has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed annually (MYR 78 billed monthly). 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic HourThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| Akool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web |
| Vidnoz | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Viggle | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hedra | From $20/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Magic Hour starts at $12 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Viggle starts 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 Magic Hour
Akool
AI face swap, avatars, video translation and video models in one suite
- Akool starts at $12 per seat / month for 200 credits (Starter).
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 also covers templates, text to speech and voice cloning.
Suits: Training and explainer videos with a talking presenter
Viggle
Character-swap and motion video generator with a free daily allowance
- Viggle starts at $7.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Viggle also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Viggle does not cover image generation, which Magic Hour does.
Suits: Meme and short-form creators who swap characters into clips
Hedra
Character video studio and model inference platform
- Hedra starts at $20 per month, billed monthly.
- Hedra has no free plan, unlike Magic Hour.
- Hedra does not cover image generation, which Magic Hour does.
Suits: Creators subscribing to Play for generated media
Limits worth knowing in Magic Hour
- Annual plans charge the full year upfront and add the whole year's credits at once; monthly billing adds 12,000, 25,000 or 70,000 credits a month.
- The pricing page showed Malaysian ringgit to us, so Pro and Business are given in MYR; Creator's $12 comes from the vendor's page description and help center.
- Export resolution depends on plan: 1024px on Creator, 1472px on Pro, and 4K only on Business.
- Refunds apply within 7 days and only if fewer than 400 credits were used, limited to one approved refund per customer.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Magic Hour?
The alternatives to Magic Hour in this directory are Akool, Vidnoz, Viggle and Hedra. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Magic Hour.
Is there a free alternative to Magic Hour?
Yes. Akool, Vidnoz and Viggle have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Magic Hour alternatives work on Android?
The Magic Hour listing does not include an Android app. Viggle lists one.
Which Magic Hour alternatives work on iOS?
The Magic Hour listing does not include an iOS app. Viggle lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.