Side-by-side comparison
InVideo vs Pictory
Plans, free tiers and API access for InVideo and Pictory, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 5, 2026.
The short answer
- InVideo has the lower entry price at $9/mo, against $29/mo for Pictory.
- Pictory lists API access; we could not confirm it for InVideo.
Pricing and features
- Basic$9/mo
- Pro$30/mo
- Ultra$80/mo
- Starter$29/mo
- Professional$59/mo
- Team$199/mo
How to choose
InVideo and Pictory both create marketing video, and neither offers an ongoing free plan. InVideo says there is no free plan and that unused credits do not roll over. Pictory offers a free trial only. InVideo lists Basic at $9 (billing wording is ambiguous), Pro at $30 monthly or $18 annual, and Ultra at $80 monthly or $40 annual. Pictory lists Starter at $29 monthly or $25 annual, Professional at $59 or $35, and Team at $199 or $119 for 3 or more users, plus custom Enterprise. InVideo targets marketers and creators prompting videos from text; Pictory targets marketers and educators repurposing text or webinars. InVideo's API is unknown; Pictory refers to a separate API pricing page.
- InVideo: You want the lowest listed entry price at $9 and prompt-based video with team seats.
- Pictory: You are turning text or webinars into short videos and may need a separate API plan.
- Either: You want to compare paid tiers directly, since neither has a lasting free plan.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, InVideo or Pictory?
InVideo has the lower starting price ($9/mo versus $29/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is InVideo free?
No free plan. No free plan
Is Pictory free?
Free trial. Free trial only; no ongoing free plan listed