Tool Selection Guide - Choosing the Right AI Video Tool
Quick Selection Matrix
By Primary Need
Need: AI Image Generation/Editing → Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image)
- Fastest generation (
<1 second) - Best for: Quick images, character consistency
Need: Cinematic Video from Text/Images → Veo 3.1 (Google) or Sora 2 Pro (OpenAI)
- Veo 3.1 if: You need audio, multiple generation modes
- Sora 2 Pro if: Physics accuracy critical, want cameos
Need: Camera Control & Cinematography → Higgsfield AI
- 50+ professional camera movements
- Best for: Cinematic one-shots, product demos
Need: AI Avatar/Talking Head Videos → HeyGen
- 1,000+ avatars, 175+ languages
- Best for: Presentations, training, multilingual content
Need: All-in-One Video Editing with AI → CapCut
- Comprehensive editing + AI automation
- Best for: Social media content, complete editing
Use Case Recommendations
Marketing & Advertising
- Product Demos: Higgsfield (camera control) + CapCut (editing)
- Social Media Ads: CapCut (fast, templates)
- Brand Videos: HeyGen (consistent spokesperson)
- Multilingual Campaigns: HeyGen (175+ languages)
Content Creation
- Social Media: CapCut (optimized for TikTok)
- YouTube: CapCut (editing) + HeyGen (host)
- Creative Storytelling: Sora 2 Pro (physics, storyboard)
Business & Corporate
- Training Videos: HeyGen (consistent avatar)
- Sales Presentations: HeyGen (professional avatars)
- Product Tutorials: CapCut + HeyGen (narrator)
Complete Video Production Pipeline
- Nano Banana: Generate key visual assets
- Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 Pro: Create video sequences
- CapCut: Edit, add effects, captions, music, export
Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Free Tier | Entry Paid | Pro/Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | Limited | $19.99/mo | $249.99/mo |
| Sora 2 Pro | Limited | $20/mo | $200/mo |
| Higgsfield | Free trial | Creator tier | Pro tier |
| HeyGen | Limited | Creator plans | Business |
| CapCut | Generous | Pro plans | Business |