Unlocking AI Video Magic: Dissecting Today's Top Generators

Gen 2 is a solid video generator, with decent results and good tooling like background removal and animation brushes. While it was previously the best, the bar has been raised, so it lands in the B tier.

Genmo, on the other hand, produces very inconsistent and unusable results, earning it a spot in the useless tier.

Hyper AI, however, is a pleasant surprise. Its output is surprisingly consistent and decent, earning it a spot in the A tier.

Pika was highly hyped but fails to compete with better options like Gen 2 or Dream Machine, landing it in the use list tier.

Pix First offers a free trial and delivers solid, consistent results, earning it a spot in the A tier alongside Hyper AI.

Gen Free Alpha is easily the best video generator in terms of quality, but its lack of tooling and high cost per clip put it just behind Dream Machine in the S tier.

Moon Valley is unanimously disregarded by the team, so it doesn't even warrant a test.

Dream Machine is placed in the S tier, just behind Gen Free Alpha. Its tooling, including keyframing, makes it a great choice for creative projects, even if it's slightly behind in raw video quality.

Crea's video model is more like stitched-together images than true video, so it lands in the C tier, with some niche use cases.

LTX Studio has impressive tooling but subpar video generation quality, earning it a B tier placement, behind Gen 2.

Overall, the AI video generation landscape is rapidly evolving, with new tools constantly emerging. The AI Advantage community is the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and rankings in this space.

Gen 2 was the best video generation model a few months ago, and there was good reason for that. The model was solid, though not exceptional. It didn't really find its way into any commercial productions or advertisements, with some use in spec ads or music videos where there was room for subjective and artistic interpretation.

The results from Gen 2 are decent, and the tooling with the platform is actually maybe even the best among the options. They have various tools like background removal and the ability to paint on the video generation with multiple motion brushes to animate specific parts of the image.

While Gen 2 used to be the best-in-class, the bar was very low. Considering the video generation quality and the tooling, the AI Advantage team is placing Gen 2 in the B-tier as of today. It may still have some use cases, but with the advancements in the field, it no longer stands out as the top option.

GenMo, a video generator that was often compared to Pika and Gen 2, falls short in our evaluation. The results are quite trippy, with inconsistencies throughout the generated content. The ceiling and the rabbit in the provided examples warp in an unusable manner. Considering the superior options available, there is little reason to use GenMo in its current form. The team has concluded that GenMo lands in the "useless" tier of our ranking, as the output quality does not meet the standards set by the competition. While the tool may continue to evolve and improve over time, for now, it fails to provide a viable solution for video generation needs.

Hyper AI is an interesting video generator that has surprisingly good output quality. While it may not be the absolute best in terms of video generation, it stands out for its consistent and non-disturbing results.

The team's testing has shown that Hyper AI is able to maintain a good level of consistency across the generated shots. The animations, such as the movement of the rabbit's ears and the flowing cloak, are well-executed without introducing any major artifacts or distortions.

Compared to some of the other options that can produce unusable or overly trippy results, Hyper AI's output is quite solid. It may not be the most groundbreaking or visually stunning, but it provides a reliable and stable performance that could be useful in certain scenarios, especially for simple animations or short clips.

The team has noted that for these types of basic video generation tasks, Hyper AI can be a decent choice due to its consistent and non-disruptive output quality. While it may not be the top-tier performer, it deserves a spot in the "A" tier of the ranking for its reliable and serviceable capabilities.

Pika was very hyped when it first came out, with an incredible trailer. However, with the emergence of better video generation tools, there is little reason to use Pika in its current form.

When using Pika with the provided images, the results tend to be blurry and unusable. Compared to the video quality of tools like Gen 2 or Dream Machine, Pika falls short. Even if you want a free tool, there are better options available.

While Pika may have had its merits initially, the AI video generation landscape has evolved, and there are now superior choices that offer more consistent and higher-quality results. Unless Pika significantly improves its capabilities, it is difficult to recommend using it over the other tools ranked higher in this assessment.

Pix Firste is a video generator that offers a surprisingly solid and consistent performance. While it may not be the absolute best in terms of video quality, it consistently delivers results that are usable and do not ruin the original images.

The key strengths of Pix Firste are its ability to animate elements like clouds and trains without introducing significant distortions or artifacts. The generated videos maintain a level of coherence and stability that makes them suitable for various use cases, especially when you need a quick and easy workflow.

Compared to some of the more hyped options, Pix Firste may not have the same level of hype or excitement, but it delivers reliable and consistent results. The team's evaluation places it on par with Hyper AI, making it a strong contender in the current AI video generation landscape.

Overall, Pix Firste is a solid choice for those seeking a video generator that provides a good balance of quality and consistency, without the risk of introducing too many unwanted artifacts or distortions. It's a reliable tool that can be a valuable addition to your creative arsenal.

Gen Free Alpha is easily placed in the S-tier as the best video generator available today. The quality of the video outputs is simply incredible, easily surpassing the capabilities of other tools in the market. The level of detail, consistency, and realism achieved by Gen Free Alpha is truly impressive.

However, the tool's current limitations must be noted. As of now, Gen Free Alpha only supports text-to-video generation, lacking the robust tooling found in other video generators. This means users are limited to providing text prompts and cannot leverage features like image-to-video or advanced editing capabilities.

Additionally, the cost of using Gen Free Alpha can quickly add up, as each 5-second video clip currently costs 50 cents. This can make the tool prohibitively expensive for some users, especially when multiple iterations are required to achieve the desired result.

Despite these drawbacks, Gen Free Alpha remains the undisputed leader in video quality among the available AI-powered video generators. Its ability to create highly realistic and visually stunning video outputs from simple text prompts is truly remarkable. However, the lack of advanced tooling and the high cost may limit its accessibility and practical applications for some users.

Nobody on the AI Advantage team has had a positive experience with Moon Valley. The video generator simply did not generate any usable test results, leading the team to conclude that it is not worth considering.

One key factor that sets Moon Valley apart is the lack of a free trial. Unlike most other video generators covered, Moon Valley does not allow users to test the tool before committing. This makes it difficult to evaluate the generator's capabilities.

Overall, the AI Advantage team does not recommend Moon Valley based on the poor test results and the absence of a free trial. There are better options available that provide more consistent and usable video generation capabilities.

Dream Machine is actually quite capable and can do specific things well. I'll place it in S-tier, but behind Genf-free.

The tooling right now is actually quite good. You can upload an image, which is the best way to use Dream Machine, as you give it a lot of context and things to latch onto and animate, rather than just having to invent every single thing from scratch based on a prompt.

It also has a key framing feature, but when we tested it, it's really hit-or-miss. In some cases, it works well, like the animated memes where one meme morphs into another. However, in practice, it's just really hit-or-miss, and you have to do a lot of trial and error until you get something presentable. Often, the key frames will just present a hard cut in the middle.

Nevertheless, it's good to have that feature, and the quality of the video generator is just S-tier. I think Genf-free is slightly better in various categories, the most significant one being generating humans that are consistent and don't warp. But when it comes to something like establishing shots of nature, maybe a drone shot, Dream Machine is incredible. And whenever it comes to something like music video generation, where you have a lot of creative freedom and there's a tolerance for some artifacts and weirdness because it might be a part of your creative vision, Dream Machine is your friend.

You can also try Dream Machine for free as of today, so it's a great option to explore.

Crea's video model is an interesting one, as it's more akin to stitching together a series of stable diffusion images rather than true video generation. As you can see in the clip, it generates various images and stitches them together, rather than producing a consistent, temporally coherent video.

While Crea does have a useful key framing feature that allows you to transition between these stitched images, the overall output is lacking in terms of video quality and consistency. If you have some creative use cases where the stitched image approach could work, such as for a trippy music video, Crea may be worth exploring. However, for most traditional video generation use cases, Crea falls short.

The team has placed Crea in the C tier, as it's not truly a video generator in the same sense as the other tools evaluated. The stitched image approach and lack of temporal consistency limit its usefulness for many video-related tasks. While you can try Crea for free, it's important to understand its limitations and whether it aligns with your specific video generation needs.

LTX Studio had a big launch across the internet a few months ago with a lot of hype around it. However, when it dropped, there were really two sides to the conversation around this tool.

The tooling here is incredible. It really thinks in stories, representing storyboards and various scenes that it stitches together. It doesn't just create one clip, but multiple clips that work together. This is an impressive feature that I expect, or at least hope, all the other tools will implement over time.

However, the video generator itself is just not good, in my and the team's opinion. It's definitely worse than Gen 2, and if it was just a video generator, it would land in the "useless" category. The video generations have some funkiness, with issues like the trees and the train animation being slightly off.

While the tooling is fantastic, the poor video quality means that even with all these nice features, there's not much you can do with them. The video generator is the core of these tools, and if it's not good, the other features become less useful.

Therefore, I will place LTX Studio in the B tier, behind Gen 2, as the tooling really is impressive, and I hope that over time, they will either let us switch out the video generators or some of the other tools will implement similar features. It's an interesting tool, but the video quality holds it back from being a top contender.

The AI video generation space is rapidly evolving, with new tools and models being released at a breakneck pace. While this presents exciting opportunities, it can also be overwhelming to keep up with the constant changes.

To help navigate this landscape, the AI Advantage team has compiled a comprehensive tier list ranking the various AI video generators available today. This ranking is based on a thorough evaluation of the tools, considering both the quality of the generated videos and the overall user experience.

The tier list places Gen-Free Alpha at the top, recognizing its exceptional video quality, though it currently lacks advanced tooling features. Dream Machine and Runway's Gen-Free follow closely behind, offering a balance of high-quality outputs and robust tooling.

Other notable entries include Hyper AI and Pixelfirst, which provide consistent and usable results, as well as LTX Studio, which impresses with its advanced storyboarding and editing capabilities, despite some limitations in the video generation itself.

As the AI video generation field continues to evolve, the AI Advantage community promises to keep this tier list updated regularly. This will ensure that users can stay informed on the latest developments and make informed decisions when selecting the right tools for their creative projects.

By providing this comprehensive and regularly updated resource, the AI Advantage team aims to empower creators and enthusiasts alike, helping them navigate the rapidly changing AI video generation landscape with confidence and ease.