Create social media videos
From idea to scheduled post: script, visuals, voice-over, subtitles and publishing.
How to approach it
1 · needed
Write the script
Hook, message and call to action.
Script writing
2 · needed
Create or edit the video
Film and edit, generate, or use an AI presenter.
Video editing · Video generation · AI avatar videos
3 · optional
Voice-over
Only needed if you don't record your own voice.
Text to speech
4 · needed
Subtitles
Most social videos are watched without sound.
Auto subtitles
5 · optional
Schedule and publish
Social media scheduling
Recommended stack
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no. CREA · 30 Sept 2026
Create social media videos
- 1Write the scriptClaudeProUS$20/moSupp.Freshly checkedfree plan
- 2Create or edit the videoDescriptHobbyistUS$24/moVerif.Freshly checkedfree plan
- 3Voice-over(optional)ElevenLabsStarterUS$6/moVerif.Freshly checkedfree plan
- 4SubtitlesVEEDLiteUS$9/moSupp.Freshly checkedfree plan
- 5Schedule and publish(optional)BufferEssentialsUS$6/moSupp.Freshly checkedfree plan
- Core (required steps)
- US$53/mo
- Including optional steps
- US$65/mo
- Starting costs
- Free
≈ €46.68 (ECB 29 Sept 2026)
Data confidence: 71/100 on average
Why
- ✓ Can also: Script writing
- ✓ Free plan available
- ✓ Price from several sources
Mind
- ! Usage limits per time window, also on paid plans
Why
- ✓ Core capability: Auto subtitles
- ✓ Free plan available
- ✓ Price from several sources
- ✓ Also does: create or edit the video
Mind
- ! Free plan: 720p, watermark and a 10-minute cap
Why
- ✓ Core capability: Social media scheduling
- ✓ Free plan available
- ✓ Price from several sources
Mind
- ! Free: 3 channels and 10 scheduled posts per channel
- ! Costs grow per channel
Tools per step
Write the script
- ClaudeAnthropic's AI assistant, strong at writing, analysis and codeUS$20/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- ChatGPTThe best-known AI assistant: write, analyse, research and create imagesUS$8/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- InVideo AIFrom text prompt to finished video with stock footage and voice-overUS$60/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
Create or edit the video
- DescriptEdit video and podcasts by editing textUS$24/moFree plan availableVerif.Freshly checked
- KapwingCollaborative browser video editing with an AI assistantUS$24/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- VEEDOnline video editor with subtitles and AI toolsUS$9/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- CapCutFree video editor with auto captions and templatesUS$9.99/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- Kling AIRealistic AI video from text or images, credit-basedUS$8.80/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
Voice-over
- ElevenLabsRealistic AI voices, voice cloning and dubbingUS$6/moFree plan availableVerif.Freshly checked
- Murf AIVoice-over studio with AI voices for video and e-learningUS$29/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- SynthesiaBusiness videos with AI presenters, no cameraUS$29/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- HeyGenVideos with AI avatars and automatic video translationUS$29/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
Subtitles
- Happy ScribeTranscription and subtitles in many languages, from BarcelonaUS$17/moSupp.Freshly checked
- SubmagicEye-catching animated captions and clips for shortsUS$19/moSupp.Freshly checked
- VEEDOnline video editor with subtitles and AI toolsUS$9/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- CapCutFree video editor with auto captions and templatesUS$9.99/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
Schedule and publish
- BufferSimple social media scheduling with AI help for postsUS$6/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- LaterVisual social media planning, strong on Instagram and TikTokUS$25/moSupp.Freshly checked
- MetricoolPlan and analyse social media, with a free planUS$25/moFree plan availableSupp.Freshly checked
- HootsuiteComprehensive social media management for teams and organisationsUS$99/moSupp.Freshly checked