AI Image & Video Tools Guide 2026
Compare the best AI generation tools β features, pricing, prompt examples, and expert tips
Midjourney
Midjourney Inc.
Discord-powered AI art generation, known for stunning aesthetics
DALL-E 3
OpenAI
By OpenAI, deeply integrated with ChatGPT for smart image generation
Stable Diffusion
Stability AI
Open-source AI image generation with local deployment and unlimited customization
FLUX
Black Forest Labs
Next-gen high-quality image generation by Black Forest Labs
Ideogram
Ideogram AI
The text rendering champion β expert at generating precise text in images
Imagen 4
Google DeepMind
Google's high-fidelity image model with excellent Chinese element support
Midjourney Niji
Midjourney Γ Spellbrush
Midjourney's dedicated model for anime and illustration art
Sora
OpenAI
OpenAI's revolutionary text-to-video model, a simulator of the physical world
Runway Gen-3
Runway AI
Professional AI video creation platform, the film industry's new tool
Kling
Kuaishou (εΏ«ζ)
Kuaishou's AI video model with strong Chinese scene understanding
Luma Dream Machine
Luma AI
Physics-grade AI video generation with realistic motion and lighting
Pika
Pika Labs
Simple AI video creation tool that makes video-making accessible to everyone