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InVideo AIMost similar to Ella by Novella in what it does, its category and its price.
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AnimotoHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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VioEvoFrom $7.9/mo, against from $32/mo for Ella by Novella.
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ArtlistRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Ella by Novella.
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At a glance
Green means better than Ella by Novella, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ella by NovellaBaseline | 4.0 | $32/mo | Yes | AI video creation Chrome extension letting creators switch between Kling, Seedance, and other models in one editor. | |
| InVideo AI | 4.2+0.2 | $25/mo$7 less | Yes | Generates a full marketing or YouTube video directly from one text prompt | vs Ella by Novella |
| Animoto | 4.0Same | $16/mo$16 less | Yes | Cloud-based video maker that turns photos, clips, and music into marketing and social videos. | vs Ella by Novella |
 AI Inspo | 3.7−0.3 | Free | Yes | One account, one credit pool, across Seedance 2.5/Kling 3.0/Vidu Q3 Pro for video, image and music generation - 200,000+ creators. | vs Ella by Novella |
 Focal | 3.8−0.2 | Free | Yes | "Make a video about" anything - script-to-video generation across Veo, Seedance, Kling and Hailuo, with chat commands like "make this conversation shorter" for edits. | vs Ella by Novella |
| VioEvo | 4.0Same | $7.9/mo$24.1 less | No | Eight video and image models behind one interface, with prices published in full. | vs Ella by Novella |
 Dreamlux | 3.9−0.1 | $15.99/mo$16.01 less | Yes | Browser-based AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short, watermark-free clips. | vs Ella by Novella |
| Artlist | 4.2+0.2 | $11.99/mo$20.01 less | No | Creative platform combining royalty-free music, footage, and an AI Suite for generating video, image, and voiceover content. | vs Ella by Novella |
 VidAU | 3.9−0.1 | Free | Yes | Turns product URLs, images or text into video ads, routing to Veo, Sora, Kling and others. | vs Ella by Novella |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Ella by Novella.
InVideo AI
4.2$25/mo
vs Ella by Novella$7 less+0.2
Generates a full marketing or YouTube video directly from one text prompt.
- Generates a complete video, script, voiceover, and footage, from one prompt
- Built specifically for marketing, YouTube, and explainer content
- Free tier for standard use
Prompt-to-finished-video scope produces a usable first draft quickly
More minutes and features require a paid plan
Animoto
4.0$16/mo
vs Ella by Novella$16 lessSame
Cloud-based video maker that turns photos, clips, and music into marketing and social videos.
- Patented Cinematic AI video assembly
- Drag-and-drop photo, clip, and music editor
- Industry-specific marketing video templates
Free-forever plan available for basic use
Free and lower tiers cap storage at 1GB
AI Inspo
3.7Free
vs Ella by Novella−0.3
One account, one credit pool, across Seedance 2.5/Kling 3.0/Vidu Q3 Pro for video, image and music generation - 200,000+ creators.
- Unified video, image and music generation in one account
- Multi-model routing: Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0, Vidu Q3 Pro and others
- 2,000+ effect templates
One credit pool across video, image and music instead of separate subscriptions
Access to specific named models depends on their own availability and terms
Focal
3.8Free
vs Ella by Novella−0.2
"Make a video about" anything - script-to-video generation across Veo, Seedance, Kling and Hailuo, with chat commands like "make this conversation shorter" for edits.
- Script-to-video generation with chat-based editing
- Traditional timeline editing alongside natural-language commands
- Multi-model routing: Veo, Seedance, Kling, Hailuo
Chat editing plus a real timeline covers both quick and precise editing needs
Free tier is personal use only - commercial use requires a paid plan
VioEvo
4.0$7.9/mo
vs Ella by Novella$24.1 lessSame
Eight video and image models behind one interface, with prices published in full.
- Text, image, video and reference to video modes
- Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0 and Wan 2.7
- ChatGPT Image 2, Nano Banana 2 and Grok Imagine for stills
Reference-to-video treats character continuity as an input
Annual billing is the only option shown
Dreamlux
3.9$15.99/mo
vs Ella by Novella$16.01 less−0.1
Browser-based AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short, watermark-free clips.
- Text-to-video generation from scripts and prompts
- Image-to-video animation preserving the original subject
- Watermark-free output on every tier, including free
Free tier produces watermark-free video, unlike numerous competitors
Credit consumption can run out fast on longer or higher-resolution clips
Artlist
4.2$11.99/mo
vs Ella by Novella$20.01 less+0.2
Creative platform combining royalty-free music, footage, and an AI Suite for generating video, image, and voiceover content.
- AI video, image, and voiceover generation under a shared credit system
- Royalty-free music and sound effects library built from the company's original catalog
- Stock footage library including footage up to 8K resolution
Combines licensed asset libraries with generation tools in one subscription instead of two separate services
No free trial for any plan as of 2026, unlike several AI generation competitors
VidAU
3.9Free
vs Ella by Novella−0.1
Turns product URLs, images or text into video ads, routing to Veo, Sora, Kling and others.
- Video ad generation from a product URL, image or text
- Access to Veo, Sora, Seedance and Kling in one place
- Ad-focused output rather than general video generation
URL input removes the asset-gathering step entirely
Less fine control than working with a single model directly
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Ella by Novella free?
Ella by Novella has a free plan, and paid plans start from $32/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Ella by Novella?
InVideo AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Animoto, Dreamlux, VidAU.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ella by Novella?
Among paid plans, VioEvo has the lowest starting price (from $7.9/mo). If you need it free, start with InVideo AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.