Viggle suits developers and creators seeking API-based generation for text, images, or avatar videos.
Free plan Free trial From $7.99 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebAPI
Best Image-to-Video Generators 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Image-to-video generators turn a still image into a moving clip. This list helps you compare access, platforms, clip limits, output resolution and controls for motion, framing and extensions.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Viggle | Viggle suits developers and creators seeking API-based generation for text, images, or avatar videos. | 6.0 | $7.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 PixVerse | 5.9 | $8 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Kling AI | Kling AI may suit people creating short videos from text or images, including users who want AI avatars. | 5.7 | $6.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Morph Studio | Morph Studio is aimed at video creators, marketers, and e-commerce professionals who want to generate or transform visual material in a web workspace. | 5.7 | $12 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Pollo AI | It suits creators who need text-to-video, image-to-video, or AI avatar generation. | 5.7 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 BasedLabs | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 Haiper | 5.4 | $0.03 one-time | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Pika | Pika is aimed at ad creatives, editors, marketers, and filmmakers working with generated or edited media. | 5.3 | $8 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Stable Video Diffusion | Stable Video Diffusion suits developers and organizations able to run a self-hosted video model. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | API, Self-hosted | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Genmo | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by release recency, using figures published by the makers and no scoring. Compare free access, paid entry points, frame inputs, camera controls, clip extension and aspect-ratio choices.
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PixVerse
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
03
Kling AI
Kling AI may suit people creating short videos from text or images, including users who want AI avatars.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
04
Morph Studio
Morph Studio is aimed at video creators, marketers, and e-commerce professionals who want to generate or transform visual material in a web workspace.
iPhone & iPadWeb Record5.7 Visit
05
Pollo AI
It suits creators who need text-to-video, image-to-video, or AI avatar generation.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.7 Visit
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Pika
iPhone & iPadWebAPI $8 a month, billed yearly Record5.3 Visit Pika is aimed at ad creatives, editors, marketers, and filmmakers working with generated or edited media.
9
Stable Video Diffusion
APISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.8 Visit Stable Video Diffusion suits developers and organizations able to run a self-hosted video model.
12
LivePortrait
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record4.7 Visit LivePortrait suits developers and creators seeking local or web-based portrait animation.
14
Vidu
WebAPI Free plan Record4.5 Visit Vidu suits independent creators, small or larger teams, developers, and enterprises creating video or image content.
17
Runway
API $12 a month, billed yearly Record4.3 Visit Runway suits people looking to generate video from text or images, including users who need AI avatars, API access or commercial use.
18
Immersity AI
API $4.99 a month Record4.2 Visit It suits people seeking image conversion with API access, including those who need image-to-video capability.
Before you choose
Check the access model
A free plan, free trial or open-source code can provide a way to start without a paid commitment. Paid entry points vary, so check the listed plan details before choosing a service.
Match the platform to your workflow
The tools run across web, API, iOS, self-hosted, Windows and Android options. Choose a hosted service for browser work, an API for software integration or self-hosted code when local control matters.
Review motion and frame controls
Start/end frame input can guide how a clip begins and ends. Camera motion controls can shape movement, while clip extension can continue a generated sequence.
Compare clip and image limits
Max clip duration sets the length available from one generation. Max output resolution affects image detail, and aspect-ratio options help fit a project’s frame shape.
Read the code terms
Open-source projects can support self-hosted use, but licence terms still matter. Check the licence and platform requirements before changing or deploying code.
Questions
Do image-to-video generators offer free access?
Yes. The list includes free plans, free trials and open-source projects. Check the individual listing for its access terms.
Which platforms can these tools use?
Platforms represented on the list include web, API, iOS, self-hosted, Windows and Android.
What does start/end frame input do?
It lets you provide guidance for the opening and closing frames of a generated clip.
Can I control camera movement?
Camera motion controls are a comparison field. Review a tool’s listing to see whether those controls are available.
Can a generated clip be extended?
Extend generated clips is a comparison field. Check the listing for the tool’s supported extension capability.
Why compare aspect-ratio options?
Aspect-ratio choices help match a generated clip to the shape required by your project.
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