What are the best alternatives to CogVideo?

The top alternatives to CogVideo are Runway API, DaVinci Resolve, Synthesia API, ranked by real usage data on Unfragile.

Are there free alternatives to CogVideo?

Yes, 17 free alternatives to CogVideo exist, including Runway API, DaVinci Resolve, Synthesia API.

Best CogVideo Alternatives (2026) — Ranked by Real Data | Unfragile

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Best Alternatives to CogVideo

20 alternatives ranked by real usage data. CogVideo scores 35/100 — 20 tools score higher.

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text and image to video generation: CogVideoX (2024) and CogVideo (ICLR 2023)

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17 free options

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Runway API57/100FreeHigher rated

Gen-3 Alpha video generation API.

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DaVinci Resolve56/100FreeHigher rated

Unify editing, color, VFX, and audio...

Best for: Professional colorists, VFX artists, and indie filmmakers who want professional-grade tools without monthly subscription fees.

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Synthesia API56/100FreeHigher rated

Enterprise AI presenter video generation API.

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Luma Labs API56/100FreeHigher rated

Dream Machine API for photorealistic video generation.

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Luma Dream Machine56/100FreeHigher rated

AI video generation with physically accurate motion from text and images.

Kling AI56/100FreeHigher rated

AI video generation with realistic motion and physics simulation.

HeyGen API56/100FreeHigher rated

AI avatar video generation in 175+ languages.

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Hailuo AI56/100FreeHigher rated

AI video generation with expressive motion and cinematic composition.

Elai56/100FreeHigher rated

AI video production from text with avatars and bulk generation.

Descript56/100FreeHigher rated

AI video/podcast editor — edit video by editing text, filler removal, eye contact, studio sound.

Vidu55/100FreeHigher rated

AI video generation with consistent characters and multi-scene narratives.

Synthesia55/100Higher rated

Enterprise AI video — 230+ avatars, 140+ languages, custom avatars, SOC2/GDPR compliant.

Sora55/100Higher rated

OpenAI's photorealistic text-to-video model with world simulation.

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Runway ML55/100FreeHigher rated

AI creative suite with Gen-3 Alpha video generation for filmmakers.

Runway55/100FreeHigher rated

AI video generation — Gen-3 Alpha, text/image to video, motion controls, professional filmmaking.

Pika55/100FreeHigher rated

AI video generation — text/image to video, Pika Effects, lip sync, creative short-form.

Opus Clip55/100FreeHigher rated

AI video repurposing that turns long videos into viral short clips.

HeyGen55/100FreeHigher rated

AI avatar video platform — talking avatars from text, voice cloning, multi-language dubbing.

D-ID55/100FreeHigher rated

AI talking head videos and streaming avatars from static images.

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Colossyan55/100Higher rated

Enterprise AI video for workplace learning with LMS integration.

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