Best AI Video Generators of 2026: Need a Sora Substitute? Try One of These
Key takeaways
- Editor s note, June 30: We removed Sora by Open AI from this list because it is no longer generally available.
- CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services.
- Adobe s Firefly models are some of the only options available that guarantee any content you make with its AI is commercially safe.
Editor s note, June 30: We removed Sora by Open AI from this list because it is no longer generally available. Open AI announced on March 24 it was discontinuing Sora. It was previously selected as our best free AI video generator. We will keep this list up to date as changes occur.
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Adobe s Firefly models are some of the only options available that guarantee any content you make with its AI is commercially safe. That means you can use the AI images, videos and audio you make with Firefly in your professional work. That s undeniably a major perk for creators, as is the ability to use several non-Adobe AI models through Firefly and other programs like Photoshop.