What tool do most creators use to make videos?

Higgsfield is the most-adopted tool for this job among the creators we track: 51 tracked creators have an active usage record for it. 56% of its classified mentions are organic, meaning no sponsorship signal was found in them (mentions we cannot classify are excluded from that ratio). Adoption counts, not editorial opinion, order this list, and the receipts behind it are linked above.

What is the runner-up to Higgsfield, and when is it the better choice?

Final Cut Pro ranks second with 47 active creators, against 51 for Higgsfield. The honest differentiation our data supports: Final Cut Pro sits in Video Editing, Higgsfield in AI Image & Audio, so choose by which part of the job you actually spend time in. Pricing: ~$299.99 one-time on the Mac App Store; iPad version subscription. Where a creator has explained the choice on the record, the quote appears in the list above with a source link.

How is this ranking decided?

By counting creators, not opinions. Every mention we ingest carries a receipt: a source link, a timestamp or position, a verbatim quote of at most 120 characters, and a sponsorship classification (organic, sponsored or ambiguous). The list orders tools by how many tracked creators actively use each one; organic mentions weigh four times more than sponsored ones in scoring. Affiliate links on this page have no path into that computation. Full detail is on the methodology page.

How fresh is this data?

The scores behind this ranking are snapshotted weekly, and the data behind the current list was computed on 31 Oct 2026, the same date the stamp at the bottom of this page shows. After a recompute, the page refreshes within roughly ten to twenty minutes (two stacked 600-second caches). Recency also shapes the ranking itself: mention weight decays with a 14-day half-life, so current usage counts more than last year's.

Are these affiliate recommendations?

No. Some links on this page, marked with an arrow, are affiliate links, and if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That revenue has no path into the ranking: positions, trending scores and sponsorship labels are computed exclusively from creator-mention data. The full disclosure, in FTC wording and the German paragraph 5a UWG wording, sits on this page above the list.

Where do these creator mentions come from?

From public content by the creators we track: YouTube videos, podcast episodes, X posts and newsletters. When a tracked creator mentions a tool there, we ingest the mention together with its receipt: a source link, a timestamp or position, a quote of at most 120 characters, and a sponsorship classification. Rankings are computed exclusively from that mention data; money never changes them.

What do creators use to make videos?

Higgsfield is the most-adopted tool for this among creators we track, used by 51 creators (56% of its mentions organic over the past 90 days). This ranking counts real, receipt-backed creator usage — no editorial opinion, no paid placement.

Spans: 3 categories · ranked by active tracked creators

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Affiliate disclosure: links marked with ↗ on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never influences rankings, trending scores or organic/sponsored labels — those are computed exclusively from creator-mention data.

Werbehinweis gemäß §5a UWG: Mit ↗ markierte Links auf dieser Seite sind Affiliate-Links (Werbung). Bei einem Kauf über diese Links erhalten wir eine Provision; für Sie entstehen keine Mehrkosten. Dies hat niemals Einfluss auf Rankings, Trend-Scores oder Organisch/Gesponsert-Kennzeichnungen — diese werden ausschließlich aus Creator-Erwähnungsdaten berechnet.

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HiggsfieldAI Image & Audio
Creative suite for AI media: generate images and video from prompts or references, then edit and upscale them.
51 active creators · 329 mentions · 56% organic (past 90 days)
“today I’m showing you how to create an AI real estate video from a floor plan using GPT-6 Astra, Blender, and Higgsfield” — Mira AI source ↗
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Final Cut ProVideo Editing
Apple's professional video editor for macOS with magnetic timeline, optimized Apple-silicon performance, multicam and HDR workflows. A one-time purchase that remains a staple for Mac-based YouTubers and filmmakers.
47 active creators · 268 mentions · 100% organic (past 90 days) · ~$299.99 one-time on the Mac App Store; iPad version subscription
“editing software: final cut pro” — Kayla Le Roux source ↗
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3
CapCutVideo Editing
ByteDance's video editor for mobile and desktop, built for short-form content: auto-captions, templates, effects and direct TikTok export. The Pro tier unlocks premium effects, higher exports and cloud space.
42 active creators · 149 mentions · 86% organic (past 90 days) · Free editor; CapCut Pro ~$10/month
“Claude edited this entire CapCut video. 117 cuts on my talking head” — Matt Loui source ↗
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4
Epidemic SoundAI Image & Audio
Subscription library of royalty-free music and sound effects, licensed for use in videos and podcasts without copyright claims.
40 active creators · 257 mentions · 53% organic (past 90 days) · Subscription from ~$10/month for creators
“Try Epidemic Sound for free →” — Amy Wang source ↗
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5
DaVinci ResolveVideo Editing
Blackmagic Design's professional editing, color grading, VFX (Fusion) and audio (Fairlight) suite in one application. The free edition is fully usable for most workflows; the one-time Studio license adds advanced features and GPU acceleration.
32 active creators · 123 mentions · 98% organic (past 90 days) · Free edition; DaVinci Resolve Studio ~$295 one-time
“DaVinci Resolve! Downlod the FREE or Studio version today!” — Daniel Batal source ↗
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6
ElevenLabsAI Image & Audio
AI voice platform: text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and conversational voice agents with highly natural output in many languages. Creators use it for narration, audio versions of posts and localized dubs.
32 active creators · 66 mentions · 70% organic (past 90 days) · Free tier; paid from ~$5/month, usage-based credits
“3️⃣ ElevenLabs: clone your voice” — Jonathan Acuña - Doctor AI source ↗
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7
Google FlowAI Image & Audio
Google's AI filmmaking tool built on Veo, for scenes, shots and camera moves.
30 active creators · 78 mentions · 99% organic (past 90 days)
“This video shows you how to use Google Flow and AI UGC video tools to create compelling digital product promotions” — Success With Sam source ↗
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8
After EffectsVideo Editing
Adobe's motion graphics and visual effects tool, with keyframes, compositing and tracking.
26 active creators · 63 mentions · 100% organic (past 90 days)
“Seven motion design workflows I run through After Effects with AI” — Higgsfield AI source ↗
try After Effects receipts →
9
SeeDance 2.0AI Image & Audio
Video model from ByteDance's Seed team, generating coherent scenes from text and images.
22 active creators · 35 mentions · 89% organic (past 90 days)
“Seedance 2.0 for cinematic video” — Jonathan Acuña - Doctor AI source ↗
try SeeDance 2.0 receipts →
10
Premiere ProVideo Editing
Adobe's video editor for long-form work, with a multitrack timeline, colour grading and audio mixing.
20 active creators · 31 mentions · 97% organic (past 90 days)
“7 things I change in every drone edit in Premiere Pro, from cutting shots shorter to building the sound.” — Matthias Dangl source ↗
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11
HeyGenAI Image & Audio
Generates video with talking avatars from a script, including voice, captions and translation.
18 active creators · 34 mentions · 62% organic (past 90 days)
“4️⃣ HeyGen: an AI avatar of you” — Jonathan Acuña - Doctor AI source ↗
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12
ArtlistVideo Editing
Subscription library of royalty-free music, sound effects, footage and editing templates.
14 active creators · 46 mentions · 24% organic (past 90 days)
“🔖👉Try all the different AI Video Models here” — Tao Prompts source ↗
try Artlist receipts →
13
TwitchScreen Recording & Live Production
Live streaming platform with chat, subscriptions and tipping, strongest in gaming.
13 active creators · 140 mentions · 100% organic (past 90 days)
“I Stream on Twitch” — ThePrimeTime source ↗
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14
GPT Image 2AI Image & Audio
13 active creators · 18 mentions · 89% organic (past 90 days)
“I show my full AI filmmaking workflow using Claude, OpenArt, GPT Image 2, and Seedance 2.0” — Youri van Hofwegen source ↗
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15
HyperFramesVideo Editing
Turns URLs, data and articles into rendered video with animated charts.
11 active creators · 13 mentions · 100% organic (past 90 days)
“#10 HyperFrames — turn code into motion graphics” — Vaibhav Sisinty source ↗
try HyperFrames receipts →
16
Nano Banana ProAI Image & Audio
Google's image model inside Gemini, known for editing pictures while keeping characters consistent.
11 active creators · 16 mentions · 88% organic (past 90 days)
“Working scene by scene inside Higgsfield AI, you build every asset in Soul Cinema, GPT Image 2 and Nano Banana Pro” — Higgsfield AI source ↗
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17
RemotionVideo Editing
Renders video from React components, so the output is programmed rather than edited.
10 active creators · 7 mentions · 100% organic (past 90 days)
“Learn how to use Remotion with ChatGPT and Codex to create animations and motion graphics” — Kevin Stratvert source ↗
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18
Kling 3.0AI Image & Audio
Video model from Kuaishou that turns text or a still image into moving footage.
10 active creators · 10 mentions · 90% organic (past 90 days)
“how we use ... Kling 3.0 for video generation” — Your Average Tech Bro source ↗
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19
Opus ClipVideo Editing
Cuts long videos into short vertical clips automatically, with captions and reframing.
9 active creators · 54 mentions · 59% organic (past 90 days)
“2️⃣ OpusClip: film once, post 10x” — Jonathan Acuña - Doctor AI source ↗
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RunwayAI Image & Audio
AI tools for moving image: generate video from text or stills, remove objects, transfer styles.
9 active creators · 38 mentions · 97% organic (past 90 days)
“Title: AI diplomacy in a divided world | Runway Summit SF 2026” — Runway source ↗
try Runway receipts →
21
StoryblocksVideo Editing
Subscription stock library for video, music, sound effects and images, with unlimited downloads.
9 active creators · 30 mentions · 33% organic (past 90 days)
“Sign up to Storyblocks” — Jade Beason source ↗
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Adobe Premiere ProVideo Editing
Adobe's video editor for long-form work, with a multitrack timeline, colour grading and audio mixing.
9 active creators · 11 mentions · 73% organic (past 90 days)
“Then we open the Higgsfield panel inside Premiere Pro and try each tool on real footage” — Teacher's Tech source ↗
try Adobe Premiere Pro receipts →
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PremiereVideo Editing
Adobe's video editor for long-form work, with a multitrack timeline, colour grading and audio mixing.
9 active creators · 9 mentions · 100% organic (past 90 days)
“assembling the listing video in Premiere with room names and price overlays for real estate video editing.” — Mira AI source ↗
try Premiere receipts →
24
MidjourneyAI Image & Audio
Subscription AI image generator known for strong aesthetics and style control, used through its website and Discord. Produces concept art, thumbnails and brand imagery; added video generation in 2025.
9 active creators · 8 mentions · 88% organic (past 90 days) · From ~$10/month (Basic), no free tier
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FAQ

What tool do most creators use to make videos?: Higgsfield is the most-adopted tool for this job among the creators we track: 51 tracked creators have an active usage record for it. 56% of its classified mentions are organic, meaning no sponsorship signal was found in them (mentions we cannot classify are excluded from that ratio). Adoption counts, not editorial opinion, order this list, and the receipts behind it are linked above.
What is the runner-up to Higgsfield, and when is it the better choice?: Final Cut Pro ranks second with 47 active creators, against 51 for Higgsfield. The honest differentiation our data supports: Final Cut Pro sits in Video Editing, Higgsfield in AI Image & Audio, so choose by which part of the job you actually spend time in. Pricing: ~$299.99 one-time on the Mac App Store; iPad version subscription. Where a creator has explained the choice on the record, the quote appears in the list above with a source link.
How is this ranking decided?: By counting creators, not opinions. Every mention we ingest carries a receipt: a source link, a timestamp or position, a verbatim quote of at most 120 characters, and a sponsorship classification (organic, sponsored or ambiguous). The list orders tools by how many tracked creators actively use each one; organic mentions weigh four times more than sponsored ones in scoring. Affiliate links on this page have no path into that computation. Full detail is on the methodology page.
How fresh is this data?: The scores behind this ranking are snapshotted weekly, and the data behind the current list was computed on 31 Oct 2026, the same date the stamp at the bottom of this page shows. After a recompute, the page refreshes within roughly ten to twenty minutes (two stacked 600-second caches). Recency also shapes the ranking itself: mention weight decays with a 14-day half-life, so current usage counts more than last year's.
Are these affiliate recommendations?: No. Some links on this page, marked with an arrow, are affiliate links, and if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That revenue has no path into the ranking: positions, trending scores and sponsorship labels are computed exclusively from creator-mention data. The full disclosure, in FTC wording and the German paragraph 5a UWG wording, sits on this page above the list.
Where do these creator mentions come from?: From public content by the creators we track: YouTube videos, podcast episodes, X posts and newsletters. When a tracked creator mentions a tool there, we ingest the mention together with its receipt: a source link, a timestamp or position, a quote of at most 120 characters, and a sponsorship classification. Rankings are computed exclusively from that mention data; money never changes them.

data updated 31 Oct 2026