Runway alternatives

The best tools like Runway in 2026, from free options to paid upgrades. Same job, different strengths. Each one is a tool I have tested and shared on Handly Tech.

20 tools, picked and tested by Ayham Joukhadar (@handlytech, 1.5M followers). Updated October 2026.

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• RunwayPaid★ Ayham's pick

  Pro-level AI video and editing. Pricey, but powerful.
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• Google FlowFree plan★ Ayham's pick

  Google's video tool. Cinematic shots and product scenes, right in your browser.
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• HeyGenFree plan★ Ayham's pick

  Turn yourself into an avatar and make videos without filming.
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• Kling AIFree plan★ Ayham's pick

  Smooth, realistic motion. Free credits every day, so test it before you pay.
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• CapCutFree plan★ Ayham's pick

  Free editor I still open every day. Captions in one click.
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• DaVinci ResolveFree plan★ Ayham's pick

  Pro video editor with a strong free version.
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• HiggsfieldPaid★ Ayham's pick

  What I use for cinematic AI videos. Camera moves you won't get anywhere else.
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• SubmagicPaid★ Ayham's pick

  Drop in raw footage, get captions and edits back. Saves me hours.
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• TopviewPaid★ Ayham's pick

  Turn a product link, script or photo into an AI video ad.
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• LTX-2Free

  Turn an image into a talking video with audio.
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• LTX-2 DistilledFree

  Make anyone say what you want, realistic lip sync.
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• StoryMotionFree

  Turn an idea into hand-drawn animated explainer videos.
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• AutoAEFree

  Type a prompt, get a full video with visuals, voice, sync.
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• Omni Video FactoryFree

  Text or image to AI video.
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• CantinaFree

  Create AI avatars and turn them into speaking videos.
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• Wan 2.2 (fp8 preview)Free

  Image or person to moving AI video.
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• MixkitFree

  Free stock video, music, sound effects and templates.
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• OBS StudioFree

  Free screen recording and live streaming.
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• EditsFree

  Instagram's free video editor for Reels.
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• YouTube CreateFree

  Free mobile video editor from YouTube.
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• LongCat AvatarFree

  Turn any photo into a talking avatar with real lip sync.
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