Best AI Tools for YouTubers
Successful channels now run on AI: scripts become videos, long videos become Shorts, and voices are generated in minutes. These tools power faceless channels and solo creators alike.
1. Pictory — Turn blog posts and scripts into videos automatically
Free plan: Free trial only · Plans from about $19/month
Free plan: Free trial only · Plans from about $19/month
2. Opus Clip — Turn one long video into viral short clips automatically
Free plan: Yes — free plan included · Paid plans from about $15/month
Free plan: Yes — free plan included · Paid plans from about $15/month
3. CapCut — Free video editor with powerful AI features, loved by TikTok creators
Free plan: Yes — very generous free plan · Pro from about $8/month
Free plan: Yes — very generous free plan · Pro from about $8/month
4. ElevenLabs — The most realistic AI voices for narration and voiceovers
Free plan: Yes — free monthly credits · Paid plans from $5/month
Free plan: Yes — free monthly credits · Paid plans from $5/month
5. Descript — Edit video and audio by editing the transcript
Free plan: Yes — limited free plan · Paid plans from about $16/month
Free plan: Yes — limited free plan · Paid plans from about $16/month
6. Ideogram — AI images with readable text — posters, logos and memes done right
Free plan: Yes — free plan included · Paid plans from about $8/month
Free plan: Yes — free plan included · Paid plans from about $8/month
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PictoryTurn blog posts and scripts into videos automatically🆓 Free trial onlyOpus ClipTurn one long video into viral short clips automatically🆓 Yes — free plan includedCapCutFree video editor with powerful AI features, loved by TikTok creators🆓 Yes — very generous free planElevenLabsThe most realistic AI voices for narration and voiceovers🆓 Yes — free monthly creditsDescriptEdit video and audio by editing the transcript🆓 Yes — limited free planIdeogramAI images with readable text — posters, logos and memes done right🆓 Yes — free plan included