Pictory

by Pictory

The one I would pick when the words already exist and you want a narrated video, not a cinematic clip. Starter is $25 a month billed yearly, or $29 month to month, and there is no lasting free plan.

Access: From Pictory at pictory.ai, right after you sign up
Returns: Handled by Pictory. Check pictory.ai for the current policy.

@ai verdict

Best for Make AI video when you already have a script or an article, and you can skip a lasting free plan.

What’s good

Turns a script, article or page link into a narrated video
Starter has no watermark
ElevenLabs voices, plus Storyblocks and Getty stock, on Starter

Heads-up

No lasting free plan
Month-to-month Starter is $29, and those videos max out at 5 minutes
Unused minutes do not roll over

Ranked #7 by @aiMake AI videoBest from a script

How I checked this

Researched, not tested hands-on: I read the official docs, pricing and terms.

Checked Oct 15, 2026

Judged on: video
Wins when: You already have a script or an article, and you can skip a lasting free plan.

What I found

Starter is $25/mo billed annually, or $29 month to month
Starter exports have no watermark
Monthly Starter allows 200 export minutes and videos up to 5 minutes

Watch out for

No lasting free plan; the pricing FAQ describes a trial, not a free tier
Paid subscriptions are not refunded; you can cancel before renewal
Not verified: a hands-on run of script-to-video
Not verified: which plans include the API

Sources

Pictory: Home pictory.ai
Pictory: Pricing pictory.ai

Specs

Best for: People who already have a script or an article and want a narrated video
Skill level: Beginner-friendly
Made by: Pictory
Website: pictory.ai
Price checked: Oct 15, 2026
Free plan: None. Pricing FAQ: a trial with 3 video projects, and a 14-day trial. Homepage: no credit card required to start.
Entry plan: Starter $25/mo billed annually ($29 month to month): no watermark, 1 brand kit, 5 GB, Storyblocks and Getty stock
What you get: Monthly Starter: 200 export minutes, videos up to 5 minutes, 60 minutes of ElevenLabs voices. Annual Starter includes 2,400 minutes up front. Minutes reset and do not roll over. Professional monthly is 600 minutes and videos up to 30 minutes.
Output: Narrated video from a script, article, URL, slides or a recording. Starter exports have no watermark.
Works with: Make and Zapier are named on the homepage. API access is listed on the pricing comparison; which plans include it was not clear.
Platforms: Web app. Horizontal, vertical and square exports.
Billing: Monthly or yearly. Starter is $25/mo billed annually, or $29/mo month to month. Professional is $35/mo billed annually, or $59/mo.

What’s included

Free plan: None. Pricing FAQ: a trial with 3 video projects, and a 14-day trial. Homepage: no credit card required to start.
Entry plan: Starter $25/mo billed annually ($29 month to month): no watermark, 1 brand kit, 5 GB, Storyblocks and Getty stock
What you get: Monthly Starter: 200 export minutes, videos up to 5 minutes, 60 minutes of ElevenLabs voices. Annual Starter includes 2,400 minutes up front. Minutes reset and do not roll over. Professional monthly is 600 minutes and videos up to 30 minutes.

Shipping & returns

Access: From Pictory at pictory.ai, right after you sign up
Returns: Handled by Pictory. Check pictory.ai for the current policy.

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FAQ

How much does Pictory cost?

From $25/mo (Starter, billed annually ($29/mo if billed monthly). The pricing page title says from $25 per month.). Checked on the maker's own page on Oct 15, 2026.

Is there a free plan?

None. Pricing FAQ: a trial with 3 video projects, and a 14-day trial. Homepage: no credit card required to start.

What does it work with?

Web app. Horizontal, vertical and square exports.

Who do I buy from?

Pictory, on pictory.ai. They take the payment, give you access and handle support and refunds. atai.market may earn a commission; it never changes a ranking.

Is there a discount code?

Code ataimarket20: 20% off Pictory, exclusive to @ai Market shoppers. Enter it at Pictory's checkout.

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Entry plan	Google AI Plus $4.99/mo (includes Flow)	Not published	Standard $15/mo ($12/mo billed yearly)	Starter $25/mo billed annually ($29 month to month): no watermark, 1 brand kit, 5 GB, Storyblocks and Getty stock
What you get	Plus: 200 Flow credits/mo on top of 50 daily credits	Not published	Standard: 625 credits/mo (≈52 s of Gen-4.5); credits don't roll over	Monthly Starter: 200 export minutes, videos up to 5 minutes, 60 minutes of ElevenLabs voices. Annual Starter includes 2,400 minutes up front. Minutes reset and do not roll over. Professional monthly is 600 minutes and videos up to 30 minutes.
Cost per result	≈ $0.50 per 8-sec Veo 3.1 Fast clip (AI Plus: 200 credits/$4.99, 20 each)	Not published	≈ $1.44 per 5-sec Gen-4.5 clip (Standard: 625 credits/$15, 60 each)	Not published
Watermark	Invisible SynthID on all outputs; visible watermark is an optional toggle	Free downloads carry a Kling watermark; subscribers download watermark-free	Free plan only	Not published
Commercial use	Google claims no ownership of what you generate (Google Terms)	Paid subscribers only; free users need Kling's written permission	Yes on all plans; Runway places no non-commercial restrictions	Not published
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Works with	Not published	Not published	Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve plugins; ChatGPT; MCP	Make and Zapier are named on the homepage. API access is listed on the pricing comparison; which plans include it was not clear.
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS (iPhone), Android	Web app. Horizontal, vertical and square exports.
Your data	'Help improve Google Flow' lets Google train on outputs; can be turned off	Terms allow training on inputs/outputs; email support@kling.ai to revoke	Terms let Runway train its models on your inputs and outputs	Not published
Best for	Anyone who wants top-tier AI video with sound, free to start	Creators who want cinematic 4K clips on a budget	Editors and filmmakers who want a full AI video studio	People who already have a script or an article and want a narrated video
Skill level	Any level	Any level	Built for pros	Beginner-friendly
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