Category
Video Generators
The models that turn a prompt or image into footage. Scored on whether they hold up in a real cut, not a highlight reel.
5 tools in Video Generators
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Google Veo (& Flow)
Google DeepMind's Veo 3.1 — native audio output, Flow for shot control. Now one of two Google video models, alongside Gemini Omni.
Veo 3.x is getting pretty long in the tooth, and we're all waiting for a big Omni or Veo 4 update at this point.
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Kling AI
Kuaishou's video generator — longer durations, 4K output, and a version cadence that keeps it hard to ignore.
A strong mainstay in the AI video space — well worth your time.
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Runway
New York's AI video platform — Gen 4.5, a built-in editor, and a serious attempt at production control.
The OG of AI video generation platforms — the biggest strengths are the surrounding tools and workflows.
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Seedance
ByteDance's video model — the reference-stacking heavyweight inside Dreamina and CapCut.
The best AI video generator on the market currently.
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OpenAI Sora
sunsetOpenAI's consumer video experiment, 2024–2026. In Memoriam.
RIP