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The best video & audio tools

Creator tools have changed more in two years than in the ten before. We look at output quality, export limits, watermarks and the real price of AI credits, so you know what you are buying before the trial ends.

Our ranking

  1. 01
    ElevenLabs

    Lifelike AI voices, voice cloning and dubbing from one shared credit pool

    4.6
  2. 02
    Descript

    Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, with AI cleanup built in

    4.5
  3. 03
    HeyGen

    Turn a script into a presenter video with AI avatars, voices and 175+ languages

    4.5
  4. 04
    CapCut

    Free video editor for desktop, web and mobile, with templates, auto captions and AI tools

    4.4
  5. 05
    Castmagic

    Turn podcasts, videos and meetings into transcripts, posts and clips with AI

    4.4
  6. 06
    Martinic

    Circuit-modeled vintage synths, keys and effects as AAX, AU, CLAP and VST plugins

    4.4
  7. 07
    invideo

    An AI video editor that builds and edits videos from plain-language prompts

    4.3
  8. 08
    ULANZI

    Tripods, lights, mounts and quick-release gear for creators on a budget

    4.3
  9. 09
    VEED

    Browser video editor with auto subtitles, AI voice, dubbing and video generation

    4.2
#014.6

Video & Audio

ElevenLabs review

Lifelike AI voices, voice cloning and dubbing from one shared credit pool

Free plan
Free plan; paid from $6/monthGet it →
#024.5

Video & Audio

Descript review

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, with AI cleanup built in

Free plan
Free plan; paid from $16/month billed annuallyGet it →
#034.5

Video & Audio

HeyGen review

Turn a script into a presenter video with AI avatars, voices and 175+ languages

Free plan
Free plan; paid from $24/month billed annually (USD)Get it →
#044.4

Video & Audio

CapCut review

Free video editor for desktop, web and mobile, with templates, auto captions and AI tools

Free plan
Free; Pro from AU$37.99/month or AU$299.99/year (regional pricing)Get it →
#054.4

Video & Audio

Castmagic review

Turn podcasts, videos and meetings into transcripts, posts and clips with AI

From $19/month billed annually (USD)Get it →
#064.4

Video & Audio

Martinic review

Circuit-modeled vintage synths, keys and effects as AAX, AU, CLAP and VST plugins

Free plan
Kee Bass free; paid plugins from US$25 (one-year licenses from US$9)Get it →
#074.3

Video & Audio

invideo review

An AI video editor that builds and edits videos from plain-language prompts

From $10/month per seat, billed annually (USD)Get it →
#084.3

Video & Audio

ULANZI review

Tripods, lights, mounts and quick-release gear for creators on a budget

From US$9.95 (accessories); tripods from US$14.99Get it →
#094.2

Video & Audio

VEED review

Browser video editor with auto subtitles, AI voice, dubbing and video generation

Free plan
Free plan; paid from AU$17/user/month billed yearly (local currency shown)Get it →

Video & Audio: common questions

What is the best video and audio tool?

Of the 9 video and audio tools we have reviewed, the highest rated are ElevenLabs (4.6/5), Descript (4.5/5), HeyGen (4.5/5). ElevenLabs suits YouTubers and faceless channels that need natural voiceovers; Descript suits podcasters who want fast cleanup and transcripts; HeyGen suits course creators and trainers producing lesson videos.

Is there a free video and audio tool?

Yes. ElevenLabs, Descript, HeyGen, CapCut, Martinic and VEED have a free plan. Free plans come with limits, which each review lists.

How do you rank video and audio tools?

Every product is scored on features, ease of use, value and support from the vendor's own documentation and current pricing, using the same method across all categories. No vendor pays for placement.