Best AI for making video (2026): edit, caption and generate
A comparison of AI video tools: Clipchamp auto-captions, video generation with Gemini and Google Flow, and basic editing. What each includes and its limits.
Date checked: 16 October 2026. Features and plans change; always check the official site.
“Making video with AI” can mean two things: improving a video you shot or generating one from scratch. The tools differ.
| Clipchamp (Microsoft) | Gemini and Google Flow | Chat assistant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What for | Editing and automatic captions | Generating video from text and reference images | Script, ideas and text |
| Free | Personal version with auto-captions | Depends on plan; Google AI plans include access | Yes, with limits |
| Languages | Many; one per video | Depends on country availability | — |
| Exports | Video and .SRT captions | From Gemini or Flow | Text |
| Watch out | Only works with audio that has speech | Available in over 140 countries and territories | Check facts |
What to use when
- You have a video and want captions: Clipchamp; fix misheard words before exporting.
- You want to generate scenes: Gemini or Google Flow with a Google AI plan.
- Always: don’t use other people’s image or voice without permission, and label generated content.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Clipchamp caption in Spanish?
Yes, the feature is available in many languages; you choose one language per video and can download captions as .SRT.
Which Google plan includes video?
According to Google, Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra give access to video generation in Gemini and Google Flow, with more credits on higher plans (Flow: 200, 1,000, 10,000 or 25,000 a month).
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Sources
- Cómo usar subtítulos automáticos en Clipchamp — Microsoft
- Google AI plans — Google
Change log
- : First published with Clipchamp help and the Google AI plans page checked on 16/10/2026.
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