Comparing AI tools that make news videos from articles
Each tool suits a different need. The table below lists only what can be read on each company's public pages (checked 4 October 2026) and what ainius does, including where ainius is weaker. Their pages may have changed since the check date.
Comparison (checked 4 October 2026)
| Tool | Paste an article link? | Languages (per their pages) | Plans and price (per their pricing page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ainius | Yes: article link, topic or full text. Facebook, YouTube and TikTok links are not supported yet. | English and Vietnamese | Free 5 credits a month (watermark, 720p); paid plans on the pricing page |
| InVideo AI | Yes: a "News video" workflow that pulls content from a URL (per their public help article) | Not stated on the pricing page | Basic $9, Pro $18, Ultra $40 a month (billed annually); credit-based |
| HeyGen | Has an "article to video" tool (per their site) | Free plan: 30+ languages; higher plans: 175+ languages and dialects | Free $0 (3 videos a month, up to 1 minute, watermark); Creator $29, Pro $49, Business $149 |
| Faceless.so | Paste text; the page says it does not fetch the URL | Not stated on the tool page | Starter plan from $29 a month; free preview with no signup |
| Revid.ai | Yes: create videos from text or links (per their pricing page) | 70+ languages for voiceover | Credit-based; you can sign up without a card and get free credits to try |
Where ainius falls short
- It only makes videos in English and Vietnamese; the tools above list more languages.
- It does not read Facebook, YouTube or TikTok links yet; you have to paste the original article link.
- ainius is a smaller and newer product; the number of finished videos is modest (535 as of 4 October 2026, most of them in Vietnamese).
What ainius aims to do well
- Built specifically for news videos from articles: the script follows the source, an automatic step checks each sentence against it (you should still review the video before posting) and the source is credited on the video.
- 8 native Vietnamese voices (Northern and Southern, male and female, news and TikTok styles) plus international voices.
- Paid plans are listed on the pricing page, payment is by VietQR bank transfer, and there is a 100% refund within 7 days.
Which one to choose
If you need many languages, virtual presenters or free-form scene editing, look at the general-purpose tools above. If you run an English or Vietnamese news channel and want to go from an article link to a video in a few minutes, you can try ainius on the Free plan.
FAQ
Is this table kept up to date?
We note the check date each time. Prices and features of other companies can change at any time; please see their official pages.
Why is there nothing about video quality?
Quality is a viewer's judgement and cannot be checked on a public page, so this table does not compare it.
Names and services belong to their respective owners. Information about other companies comes from their public pages on 4 October 2026.