Invideo AI alternative

The invideo alternative,for fiction, script first.

invideo is an agentic video editor, built to turn ideas into finished videos with stock media, voices, avatars and AI models. ScreenWeaver starts from a real screenplay, free to write, for films and series. Your script stays the source of truth.
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  • Screenwriting free, no expiry
  • Storyboard built from your script
  • Video from the same shots
The ScreenWeaver screenplay editor: acts, sequences and beats above a formatted scene from The Yellow Umbrella
ScreenplayStoryboard

Two ways to start

An edit or a screenplay?

Both end with a video. The difference is whether the story is cut on a timeline or written in a script.

Edit-first · invideo

Direct an editing agent

  1. 1Give Agent Two an idea or a script, in plain language.
  2. 2It turns it into a shot-by-shot plan, then fills it with AI clips, stock footage, voiceover and music.
  3. 3Ask for changes in words, or edit on a multitrack timeline with your team.
  4. 4Export the finished video. Model choice depends on the plan.

Fast for explainers, ads, social and YouTube videos, where the edit is the product.

Script-first · ScreenWeaver

Write the screenplay first

  1. 1Write in a real screenwriting editor: industry formatting, outline and beats. Free.
  2. 2The shot breakdown and storyboard are generated from your scenes. You control each shot.
  3. 3Characters, locations and references carry from shot to shot.
  4. 4Each shot becomes a video node: Seedance 2.5, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and more in one menu.

Built for writers and directors of films and series, with characters who must look the same in every scene.

What stays in your hands

The script leads. The AI follows.

  • The screenplay is the reference

    Every storyboard frame is linked to its scene and beat. Rewrite a scene and you know which shots it touches.

  • Manual control of each shot

    Framing, angle, movement and duration: you set them, shot by shot.

  • Continuity from shot to shot

    Characters, locations and references carry from one shot to the next, so a face stays the same.

  • Several models, one project

    Seedance 2.5 by default, with Seedance 2.0, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, MiniMax H3 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 on the same video node.

The pipeline

Write. Board. Produce.

  1. ScreenWeaver screenplay editor: acts, sequences and beats above the formatted script of The Yellow Umbrella

    01The screenplay, enriched

    An industry-standard screenplay editor, and more: a visual outline and beat editor, your writing inspirations (notes, photos, audio) kept next to the page, and an AI researcher to support your writing, not replace it.

  2. ScreenWeaver storyboard: shot S3 of The Yellow Umbrella with characters, shot settings and the script beside it

    02The storyboard, made easy

    Shot breakdown generated from your screenplay, manual control over every shot (frame, angle, movement, duration), and generative AI previsualization in one click.

  3. ScreenWeaver production canvas: shots S3 and S4 as connected nodes carrying their storyboard panels and prompts

    03AI production, with finesse

    Footage generation pipelines connected to your screenplay and storyboard. Optimized out of the box, fully editable workflow.

Where things stand

What you can use today.

invideo and ScreenWeaver both generate video today. Here is exactly what each ScreenWeaver plan includes.
  1. Available

    Screenwriter

    $0does not expire

    Unlimited projects and pages, industry formatting, outline and beats, PDF and Final Draft (.fdx) export.

  2. Available

    Auteur

    $39.99a month, 6,000 credits

    The storyboard generated from your screenplay, then AI video from the same shots, with the latest models.

  3. Available

    Studio

    $149.99a month, 25,000 credits

    Everything in Auteur, plus real-time collaboration, unlimited seats and Owner, Editor and Viewer permissions.

Side by side

ScreenWeaver vs invideo

Plans and features as each company lists them. invideo prices are per seat, billed yearly, as shown on its pricing page.
ScreenWeaverinvideo
Built forFilms, series, short dramasAds, explainers, social and YouTube videos
Writing the scriptScreenwriting editor, industry formattingAI co-writer, no screenwriting format
Script filesExport to PDF and Final Draft (.fdx)No screenplay files listed
Storyboard from the scriptAuteur plan, $39.99/moShot-by-shot plan from a script or an idea
Shot controlFraming, angle, movement, durationInstructions to the agent, timeline editing
ConsistencyCharacters, locations, references tied to the scriptNot detailed on its pricing and home pages
Video generation todayYes, in the Auteur plan
Video modelsSeedance 2.5 and 2.0, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, MiniMax H3, Grok Imagine Video 1.5Seedance 2.0 Fast and Mini on Starter; all Seedance models on Plus and Max, plus partner models
Free planWriting free, no expiryNo free plan on the pricing page
Paid plansAuteur $39.99/mo (6,000 credits), Studio $149.99/mo (25,000 credits)Starter $10, Plus $30, Max $75 per seat a month, billed yearly
CollaborationReal-time, Studio planMultiplayer timeline editing, guest seats on Plus and Max
Beyond videoScript, storyboard and production in one projectStock footage, voice cloning, avatars, timeline editor
On a phoneAny browser on phone, tablet or computer, installable like an app, no app store neededWeb, plus iOS and Android apps

Competitor information as of October 2026, from invideo.io and invideo.io/pricing. Prices in US dollars per seat, billed yearly, shown as 50% off $20, $60 and $150. Credits per seat each month: 400, 2,000 and 5,000. Check their site for the latest.

Fair is fair

What invideo does well

invideo is an agentic video editor: you direct it in plain language and it assembles a finished video on a real timeline.

  • Agent Two, in Lite, Pro and Ultra, turns a script or an idea into a shot-by-shot plan and an edit
  • A full timeline editor with multiplayer editing and live cursors
  • Stock and audio built in: premium stock footage, voice generation, voice cloning and avatars
  • Open to other agents: invideo says you can connect the AI agent you already use to its editor

invideo is still a good fit if you publish explainers, ads or social videos every week, and the edit matters more than a screenplay.

Our verdict

If you are telling a story, write it here.

invideo is built to ship videos fast, with an agent, stock media and a real editor. If you are making fiction with characters and scenes, ScreenWeaver keeps the screenplay as the source of truth: free professional writing, a storyboard generated from your scenes, and video from the same shots.

  • Professional writing, free and unlimited, with PDF and Final Draft export
  • A storyboard generated from your screenplay, shot by shot
  • Video from the same shots, characters kept consistent
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The best invideo alternatives in 2026

Looking for software like invideo? Here are the other tools we compared, each on its own page, with prices checked on their sites.

We make ScreenWeaver, so we list it first. The other tools follow in no particular order, each with what it does best.

  1. ScreenWeaver

    Script, storyboard, AI previs

    Our tool
    Best for
    Writers who want the screenplay, the storyboard and AI previsualization in one tool, starting free.
    Price
    Screenwriter $0, free forever. Auteur $39.99/mo, Studio $149.99/mo.
    Try it free

  2. Runway

    AI video

    Best for
    Generating shots, images and sound from a prompt, with an agent that cuts them together.
    Price
    125 free credits, once. Paid $15, $35 or $95/mo.
    Full comparison

  3. Kling AI

    AI video

    Best for
    Short, high-motion video sequences from a prompt or a pasted scene.
    Price
    Credit memberships, prices shown on kling.ai.
    Full comparison

  4. Pika

    AI video

    Best for
    Playful clips, effects and sound from a prompt.
    Price
    Free plan with credit packs. Paid $10, $35 or from $95/mo.
    Full comparison

  5. Luma Dream Machine

    AI video

    Best for
    Concept and campaign work with agents on an infinite board.
    Price
    Paid $30, $90 or $300/mo, less billed yearly.
    Full comparison

  6. PixVerse

    AI video

    Best for
    Quick social clips and effects from a photo or a prompt, on the phone.
    Price
    Free plan with daily credits. Paid from $10/mo, or $8/mo billed yearly.
    Full comparison

  7. LTX Studio

    AI video

    Best for
    Generating AI video from a prompt, an image or a script.
    Price
    800 free credits, once. Paid $15, $35 or $125/mo.
    Full comparison

Prices in US dollars, list prices as published on each vendor's site in September 2026 (Katalist, Runway, Kling, invideo, PixVerse, Hailuo AI, Pika, Luma, Previs Pro, Dreamina and Vidu in October 2026). Check their sites for the latest.

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FAQ

Questions invideo users ask

Is ScreenWeaver an alternative to invideo AI?
Yes, for fiction you write yourself. invideo is an agentic video editor, strong on explainers, ads and social videos. ScreenWeaver starts with a free screenwriting editor, then generates the shot breakdown, the storyboard and the footage from your script.
Does ScreenWeaver generate video today?
Yes. Video generation is available in the Auteur plan, at $39.99 a month. Each storyboard shot becomes a video node, so the footage stays tied to the scene you wrote.
How much does invideo cost in 2026?
As of October 2026, invideo.io lists Starter at $10, Plus at $30 and Max at $75 per seat a month, billed yearly, shown as 50% off $20, $60 and $150. They include 400, 2,000 and 5,000 credits per seat each month. The pricing page lists no free plan. Check their site for current prices.
Can I write a screenplay in invideo?
invideo has an AI co-writer and turns a script into a shot-by-shot plan, but it is not a screenwriting editor: no industry formatting and no Final Draft files listed. ScreenWeaver is one, with outline and beats, and PDF and Final Draft (.fdx) export, for free.
What is the difference between an editing agent and a script-first pipeline?
An editing agent assembles a video from clips, stock and voice, and the timeline becomes the reference. Script-first means the screenplay stays the reference: shots, storyboard frames and footage all tie back to scenes you wrote, and a rewrite shows which shots it touches.
How does ScreenWeaver keep characters consistent?
Characters, locations and references carry from shot to shot, tied to the same script. Their sheets are wired into each shot's video node as references, which is what keeps a face the same from one shot to the next.
Which video models does ScreenWeaver use?
Seedance 2.5 is the default. Seedance 2.0, Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, MiniMax H3 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 are in the same menu, so you can try another model on the same shot without leaving the project.
Is ScreenWeaver free?
Writing is. The Screenwriter plan costs $0 and does not expire: unlimited projects and pages, PDF and Final Draft export. The Auteur plan costs $39.99 a month for 6,000 credits, and the Studio plan $149.99 a month for 25,000 credits.
What is the best software like invideo?
For explainers and social videos, invideo is built for volume. For a short film or a series with recurring characters, ScreenWeaver keeps the script, the storyboard and the footage in one project. Runway and Kling are compared on their own pages, linked above.

invideo is a trademark of its respective owner. ScreenWeaver is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by invideo. Product names are used only to identify the products compared.

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