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Pictory alternatives
Pictory compared with 5 alternatives: invideo, Runway, LTX Studio, HeyGen and Synthesia.
Pictory is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PictoryThis tool | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| invideo | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Runway | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| LTX Studio | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web |
| HeyGen | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Synthesia | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Pictory starts at $25 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: invideo and Runway.
LTX Studio 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 Pictory
- Free plan · from $10/mo
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). Pictory starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- invideo has a free plan. Pictory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only invideo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Pictory lists a browser extension.
- invideo also covers AI agents.
Suits: Editors who want AI to do repetitive cuts on their own footage
- Free trial · from $12/mo
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). Pictory starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Runway lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Pictory lists a browser extension.
- Runway also covers AI agents.
- Pictory also covers transcription and templates.
Suits: Video makers who want to edit real footage by describing the change
- Free trial · from $12/mo
LTX Studio
Script-to-video studio from Lightricks, built on its LTX models
- LTX Studio starts at $12 per month for 8,000 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly). Pictory starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Pictory lists a browser extension.
- Pictory also covers transcription and templates.
Suits: Filmmakers and agencies turning a script into a storyboard and rough cut
- Free plan · from $24/mo
HeyGen
AI video generator with realistic avatars and video translation
- HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Pictory starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- HeyGen has a free plan. Pictory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only HeyGen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Pictory lists a browser extension.
- Pictory also covers transcription, video editing, image generation and video generation.
Suits: Marketers and creators making presenter videos without a camera
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Synthesia
AI video platform that turns scripts into avatar-presented videos
- Synthesia starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Pictory starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Synthesia has a free plan. Pictory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Synthesia also covers screen recording.
- Pictory also covers transcription, video editing, image generation and video generation.
Suits: Training and L&D teams producing videos without filming
Limits worth knowing in Pictory
- Generated footage is limited: Starter's 1,200 yearly AI credits make about 12.5 minutes of AI video; most minutes are stock-footage edits.
- Paid subscriptions are not refunded; cancelling only stops the next renewal.
- Monthly billing gives fewer AI credits: Professional includes 500 a month when billed monthly against 12,000 a year when billed annually.
- The trial exports at up to 720p and allows 15 video minutes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pictory?
The alternatives to Pictory in this directory are invideo, Runway, LTX Studio, HeyGen and Synthesia. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pictory.
Is there a free alternative to Pictory?
Yes. invideo, HeyGen and Synthesia have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pictory alternatives work on Android?
The Pictory listing does not include an Android app. invideo, Runway and HeyGen list one.
Which Pictory alternatives work on iOS?
The Pictory listing does not include an iOS app. invideo, Runway and HeyGen list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.