InVideo AI

Describe a video and its AI agent writes, finds footage, narrates and edits a first cut.

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FreemiumFrom $20/seat/moWorks with Claude Code

Quick take

Type a brief and get a complete edited video with script, footage, voiceover, music and captions. Few tools cover as much of the job.
Credits are the problem. Agent requests and failed generations all cost credits, they reset monthly, and refunds are refused once any credits are used.
Stock footage can miss the point of your script, and the agent sometimes ignores instructions, so budget time to check and fix scenes.
Its Trustpilot score sat at 1.8 out of 5 in October 2026, mostly from billing and credit complaints. Start on the free credits and pay monthly first.

What is InVideo AI?

InVideo AI turns a written brief into a finished video. Tell its agent what you want, such as a 60-second explainer about your service, and it writes the script, pulls stock footage or generates new clips, adds a voiceover, music and captions, and hands you an edit you can change by typing. It now runs on its second-generation Agent Two and gives you access to outside video models like Veo, Kling and Seedance, plus a regular timeline editor for manual fixes.

Pick it when you need a whole video assembled from an idea: faceless YouTube content, social explainers or quick ads. HeyGen is better when you want a presenter talking to camera, and CapCut is better when you already have footage and want to cut it yourself.

The catch is cost. Every agent request and every generated clip uses credits, including attempts you throw away, and unused credits vanish each month. Reviews are full of people who burned through a plan on a couple of videos and were refused a refund. Stock footage choices can also be off-topic, so expect to check every scene.

Who's using it, and who it's for

YouTube creators
Small businesses
Social media managers
Marketers

Small businesses and creators who need a steady stream of explainer and social videos without editing skills.

Key features

Agent Two
Describe the video you want and the agent plans it, writes the script and builds an editable first cut.
Stock plus generated clips
Mixes licensed stock footage with clips from models like Veo 3.1, Kling and Seedance in the same video.
Voiceover and captions
AI narration in many languages and accents, with captions and music added for you.
Edit by typing
Ask for changes in plain English, such as a new intro or a different voice, instead of editing by hand.
Timeline editor
A free manual editor for trimming, captions, colour and audio when you want to fix things yourself.
Claude and ChatGPT connection
An MCP server lets Claude or ChatGPT create and revise InVideo projects for you.

How we rate it

3.4overall, out of 5

Our rating, from using the tool ourselves. Each score is out of 5.

Ease of use: 4.0
Features: 4.5
Output quality: 3.0
Value for money: 2.5
Speed & reliability: 3.0

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InVideo AI pricing

Free
Free
Testing whether the agent's style suits you.
- A small credit allowance that resets weekly
- Free manual editor
- Limited model access
Starter
$20/seat/mo, or $10/seat/mo billed yearly
A few short videos a month.
- 400 credits a month
- Agent Two Lite only
- Seedance 2.0 Fast and Mini models
- 100 premium stock clips
Our pick
Plus
$60/seat/mo, or $30/seat/mo billed yearly
Anyone making video every week.
- 2,000 credits a month
- All agents and models
- 1080p and 4K model options
- 200 premium stock clips
Max
$150/seat/mo, or $75/seat/mo billed yearly
Heavy users and small teams.
- 5,000 credits a month
- Lowest cost per credit
- 500 premium stock clips
- 20 free guest seats
Enterprise
Custom
Companies that need security and legal cover.
- SOC 2
- Single sign-on
- Indemnification

Which plan should you pick?

Use the free credits first, then pay for Plus month to month until you know how many credits a video really takes you. Only switch to yearly once your usage is steady, because refunds are refused after you've used any credits.

Prices in USD unless noted, checked 21 October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.

Best use cases

Ways InVideo AI can slot into your week.

1
Faceless YouTube channel
Give the agent a topic and outline each week and get a narrated, captioned video ready to review and upload.
2
Blog post to video
Paste a blog post and turn it into a short explainer for LinkedIn or YouTube.
3
Promo for an offer
Describe a sale or launch and get a 30-second ad with music and captions in a few minutes.
4
Localised versions
Swap the voiceover language on a finished video to reach customers in other markets.

How it fits your tech stack

InVideo sits where an editor or agency used to be for simple videos. Many people make the first cut here, then finish it in CapCut or Descript. If you use Claude or ChatGPT, the MCP connection lets them drive InVideo for you.

Connects to

Claude
ChatGPT
OpenAI Codex
Gemini CLI

Pros and cons

Pros

Goes from a one-line idea to a complete edited video
Stock footage and several top video models under one subscription
Changes can be made by typing instead of editing
Free manual editor for fixing things yourself
Works with Claude and ChatGPT through MCP

Cons

Credits run out fast, including on failed or discarded attempts, and don't roll over
Refunds are refused once any credits are used, and billing complaints are common
Stock footage often doesn't match the script and needs replacing
The agent can ignore instructions or repeat clips, wasting more credits
Renders can stall, and pricing has changed several times in a year

InVideo AI alternatives

The closest alternatives to InVideo AI in the library, best rated first.

ElevenLabs4.6/5· best for video voiceoversInVideo AI vs ElevenLabs
TurboScribe4.4/5· best for interview and research transcriptsInVideo AI vs TurboScribe
OpusClip4.3/5· best for turning podcasts into shortsInVideo AI vs OpusClip
Moises4.2/5· best for practising with the part you play mutedInVideo AI vs Moises

Why it made the list

It's one of the most visited AI video sites, and it does the whole job from idea to edited video in one place.

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InVideo AI FAQ

How much does InVideo AI cost?

There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $20/seat/mo. Prices checked 21 October 2026 against InVideo AI's pricing page.

Is InVideo AI free?

Yes, InVideo AI has a free option. Use the free credits first, then pay for Plus month to month until you know how many credits a video really takes you. Only switch to yearly once your usage is steady, because refunds are refused after you've used any credits.

What is InVideo AI best for?

InVideo AI is best for Faceless YouTube and explainer videos, turning a blog post or script into a video and quick social ads and promos. Small businesses and creators who need a steady stream of explainer and social videos without editing skills.

What are the best InVideo AI alternatives?

The closest alternatives are ElevenLabs, TurboScribe, OpusClip and Moises. ElevenLabs is best for video voiceovers.

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