ToolRankBest AI video tools with MCP support
Updated 17 Oct 2026 · Prices from vendor pages only · How we rank →
The short answer
Each of these AI video tools supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), so AI agents can connect to it. Runway comes first: leading video models with clear credit-based plans and mobile apps. The cheapest verified paid plan here is Pika Starter ($10/month ($8 annual)). 3 of the 4 have a free plan we could confirm. Every price below is from the vendor’s own page, checked 16–17 Oct 2026.
Ranked shortlist
- Runway: Leading video models with clear credit-based plans and mobile apps. Plan: Standard: $12/month annual ($15 monthly)
625 credits/month - Pika: Text- and image-to-video generator with effects for short social clips. Plan: Starter: $10/month ($8 annual)
900 credits/month, no commercial license - Higgsfield: Video generation with cinematic camera-motion presets, hosting several models. Plan: Starter: $19/month billed annually
270 credits/month - OpusClip: Turns long videos into short vertical clips automatically. Plan: Starter: $15/month
No watermark, YouTube auto-import
Order follows ToolRank’s editorial ranking in Video & Animation, filtered to tools that fit this page. Anything we couldn’t confirm on a vendor page says “Not yet verified”.
Side by side
| Rank | Tool | Relevant plan | Starting price | Free plan | Best for | Main limitation | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Runway | Standard: $12/month annual ($15 monthly) 625 credits/month | $12/month (Standard, billed annually; $15 monthly) | 125 one-time credits, 5GB storage | Creators and studios producing AI video | Free plan is 125 one-time credits; video seconds per plan are limited. | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #2 | Pika | Starter: $10/month ($8 annual) 900 credits/month, no commercial license | $8/month (Starter, annual; $10 monthly) | Free: $0, no monthly credits (credit packs only), 2 parallel video generations | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #3 | Higgsfield | Starter: $19/month billed annually 270 credits/month | $19/month (Starter, billed annually) | Not yet verified | Cinematic AI video with camera-motion presets and many hosted models | Heavy promotional pricing changes often | 17 Oct 2026 |
| #4 | OpusClip | Starter: $15/month No watermark, YouTube auto-import | $15/month (Starter) | Free: watermarked clips, 3-day export window, 9:16 only | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | 16 Oct 2026 |
Prices as listed by each vendor on the last-checked date, USD, before tax. Plans and limits change, so follow the sources below.
Who should pick which
Pick Runway for creators and studios producing AI video (Standard: $12/month annual ($15 monthly)); think twice if you need long-form video on a small budget. Pika (Starter: $10/month ($8 annual)): Text- and image-to-video generator with effects for short social clips. Pick Higgsfield for cinematic AI video with camera-motion presets and many hosted models (Starter: $19/month billed annually). Watch out: heavy promotional pricing changes often. OpusClip (Starter: $15/month): Turns long videos into short vertical clips automatically.
FAQ
Which of these is cheapest?
Pika Starter ($10/month ($8 annual)) is the lowest paid price we verified on this list (https://pika.art/pricing, checked 16 Oct 2026). Check the vendor page for tax, billing period and usage limits.
Which of these have a free plan?
Runway: 125 one-time credits, 5GB storage; Pika: Free: $0, no monthly credits (credit packs only), 2 parallel video generations; OpusClip: Free: watermarked clips, 3-day export window, 9:16 only.
How were these tools chosen?
They are the tools in ToolRank's rankings with MCP support listed by the vendor, confirmed on the vendor's own website on 16–17 Oct 2026. Tools we could not verify are left out rather than guessed, and anything unconfirmed is marked Not yet verified.
Sources
- Runway: Runway pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Pika: Pika pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Higgsfield: Higgsfield pricing checked 17 Oct 2026
- OpusClip: OpusClip pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
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Profiles: Runway · Pika · Higgsfield · OpusClip
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