Best AI Tools for Short Videos for Social Media

    Create or repurpose short vertical videos for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts, with captions.

    Short answer

    For short videos for social media, the most-visited AI tool we track is Runway, followed by InVideo AI and Opus Clip. Runway has a free plan. The lowest paid entry price is Pika at $10/mo (Starter). Ranked by real web traffic (Tranco), not by who pays.

    Updated Oct 24, 2026 · Data: Tranco web traffic ranks, verified pricing

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      Runway

      Generative AI video tools for filmmakers — Gen-4 and beyond.

      #6,129 global trafficFreemium · $12/mo (Standard)Free plan
    2. 2

      InVideo AI

      AI video creation platform from scripts and prompts.

      #13,547 global trafficFreemium · $20/mo (Starter)Free plan
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      Opus Clip

      AI that turns long videos into viral short clips for social.

      #26,517 global traffic
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      Pika

      AI video generation from text or images with cinematic quality.

      #28,449 global trafficFreemium · $10/mo (Starter)Free plan
    5. 5

      Fliki

      Turn text and blog posts into AI voiceover videos.

      #53,055 global trafficFreemium · $28/mo (Standard)Free plan
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      Captions

      AI-powered video creator with auto captions and eye contact fix.

      #100,903 global traffic

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the best AI tool for short videos for social media?

    For short videos for social media, the most-visited AI tool we track is Runway, followed by InVideo AI and Opus Clip.

    Is there a free AI tool for short videos for social media?

    Yes. Runway, InVideo AI, Pika and Fliki have a free plan or free tier.

    What is the cheapest AI tool for short videos for social media?

    Among the tools we list, Pika has the lowest paid plan at $10/mo (Starter).

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