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Lumen5 vs Atlabs: Which is better?

Lumen5 is great if you already have footage and need to edit it. Atlabs is for when you have an idea but no footage. Atlabs generates the video for you. The "AI" in Lumen5 is an add-on; in Atlabs, it's the core engine.

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Loved by 50k+ Brands, Agencies & Creators Globally
Loved by 50k+ Brands, Agencies & Creators Globally

Atlabs vs.

Lumen5

We built this comparison to be honest - here's where the tools differ for end-to-end video production.

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Feature Comparison
Features

Lumen5

Lumen5

Lumen5

Platform Type

End-to-End Video Production Studio

End-to-End Video Production Studio

Video Editor

Video Editor

Starting Assets

Idea or text script

Idea or text script

Requires Video Uploads

Requires Video Uploads

Creation mode

Specialized AI Agents (Product Ads, Script to Video, Animation, Microdrama, etc.)

Specialized AI Agents (Product Ads, Script to Video, Animation, Microdrama, etc.)

None

None

Role of AI

The Creator (Visuals, Sound, Motion)

The Creator (Visuals, Sound, Motion)

The Assistant (Subtitles, Eye Contact)

The Assistant (Subtitles, Eye Contact)

Custom AI actors

Unlimited Trainable Characters (Consistent across scenes)

Stock Avatars

Stock Avatars

Creative Range

Infinite (Realistic, Anime, Film, 3D, etc.)

Infinite (Realistic, Anime, Film, 3D, etc.)

None

None

AI Model access

All top AI models (Flux; Nano Banana Pro; Seedream; Qwen; Veo; Kling; Wan; Hunyuan; Runway; Omnihuman)

All top AI models (Flux; Nano Banana Pro; Seedream; Qwen; Veo; Kling; Wan; Hunyuan; Runway; Omnihuman)

Asset Only (Uses models like Veo/Nano only for B-roll/clips)

Asset Only (Uses models like Veo/Nano only for B-roll/clips)

Editing Granularity

100% Control (Characters, Visuals, Audio)

100% Control (Characters, Visuals, Audio)

Timeline Editing on Uploaded Assets

Timeline Editing on Uploaded Assets

Est. Production Time

~5-10 Minutes

~5-10 Minutes

~3-4 Hours (Manual Edit)

~3-4 Hours (Manual Edit)

Price Value

Includes Asset Generation Cost

Includes Asset Generation Cost


Subscription is for Tools Only

Subscription is for Tools Only

Use Case

Script-to-Finished Video

Script-to-Finished Video


Polishing Raw Footage

Polishing Raw Footage

24/7 Support

Yes

Yes

No

No

Why Creators switch from

Why Creators switch from

Lumen5

Lumen5

They switch when they need to ship high quality videos with consistency and quality.

Character Consistency (Finally!)

Keep your cast identical from Scene 1 to Scene 100. No morphed faces or random glitches - just stable, consistent actors ready for your series.

Perfect Lip-Sync & Emotion
Frame-level Editing Control
Export to Premiere Pro
Create Videos Instantly

Keep your cast identical from Scene 1 to Scene 100. No morphed faces or random glitches - just stable, consistent actors ready for your series.

Perfect Lip-Sync & Emotion
Frame-level Editing Control
Export to Premiere Pro

Create Your First Story

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From Idea to Video in Minutes

How AI Video creation works

1

Start with an idea

Drop in a script, audio, product brief, or just a rough concept. Atlabs understands intent and builds the video structure for you.

2

Customize your video

Fine-tune scenes, visuals, motion, characters, voice, and music at the frame level, with AI agents handling the heavy lifting.

3

Export and share

Render ready-to-ship final videos, from ads and social to explainers and long-form content, and publish anywhere.

Studio Quality Videos for the Price of Lunch

Choose the plan that fits your ambition. Cancel anytime.

Monthly

Yearly

25% OFF

Billed as $180 annually, 3 months free

$19

$15

/mo

1800 credits / year

  • Enough for 24 1-min videos.

  • For individuals exploring AI video

Save $48 compared to monthly

Everything in Free +

All AI workflows (script to video / music video / ..)

All AI video tools (Reframe / Upscale / etc.)

30+ unique visual styles

300+ Ultra-realistic voices

Access to 100+ AI models including Seedance 2.0, Veo 3.1 & Kling 3

Auto animated Subtitles

Upto 2-min videos

Commercial Use

Export your videos (720p)

LITE

25% OFF

Billed as $348 annually, 3 months free

$39

$29

/mo

4200 credits / year

  • Covers 36-48 1-min videos.

  • Ideal for solo creators getting started

Save $120 compared to monthly

Everything in Lite Plan +

AI Motion & Lip Sync videos

Cast Characters & keep them consistent

Add Objects / Products & maintain consistency

Create video in 40+ languages

Kids Edutainment Music videos

Audio to AI Video (Suno, Soundcloud, mp3)

Upto 5-min videos

Music Analysis Pro

Discounted credit packs

Export your videos (1080p)

PRO

25% OFF

PLUS

MOST POPULAR
25% OFF

9000 credits / year

  • Covers 84-120 1-min videos.

  • Best for creators and small businesses

Save $240 compared to monthly

Everything in Pro Plan +

Train your own models

Add Locations & maintain consistency

Premium Explainer Videos

Multi-Character Music Videos

Clone & Customize Product Ads (upto 15s)

Add emotions to AI Voices

Upto 10-min videos

Multi-Character Animated Videos

200+ Ad Template Library

Export to Premiere Pro

Billed as $708 annually, 3 months free

$79

$59

/mo

MAX

25% OFF
BEST VALUE

Billed as $2,268 annually, 3 months free

$249

$189

/mo

31200 credits / year

  • Covers 300-420 1-min videos.

  • Built for creative studios and teams at scale

Save $720 compared to monthly

Everything in Plus Plan +

Unlimited custom actors, styles, locations & products

Translate to 40+ languages

Actor Holding Product

Voice Changer

Brand Customisation

Early access to advanced AI

Upto 15-min videos

Account Manager

Priority Support

5x faster renders

Onboarding & Training

Results speak for themselves

Results speak for themselves

Got Questions?

What is the main difference between Atlabs AI and Lumen5?

Atlabs AI is a full video production studio, while Lumen5 is a template-based video editor.

Can Atlabs AI generate videos from scripts?

Yes, Atlabs AI generates full videos directly from scripts.

What is Lumen5 best for?

Lumen5 is best for quick social videos using templates.

Which platform offers more creative range?

Atlabs AI supports cinematic, animated, and narrative styles, while Lumen5 is limited to templates.

Does Atlabs AI generate original visuals?

Yes, Atlabs AI generates new AI scenes and worlds.

Does Lumen5 rely on templates?

Yes, Lumen5 is template-driven.

Which tool is better for long-form videos?

Atlabs AI supports long-form videos, while Lumen5 is short-form focused.

Is Lumen5 good for social marketing teams?

Yes, Lumen5 is popular for social content teams.

Which tool reduces creative limitations?

Atlabs AI removes template limitations through generation.

Is Atlabs AI a good alternative to Lumen5?

Yes, Atlabs AI is ideal for teams needing more creative freedom.

Features That Bring Your Stories to Life

AI Script Writer

Input a few words or import existing content. Select your video goals - get your script instantly.

AI Visuals

Our advanced algorithms generate AI imagery always in the context and narrative of your story.

Ultra-realistic Voiceovers

Captivate your audience and intensify the emotional impact with the best AI voiceovers.

Trendy Captions

Choose from a wide variety of captions templates to boost views, engagement, and retention.

Background Music

Immerse your audience through sound. AI adds the right music and effects to any video.

B-rolls & Motion Graphics

Add motion graphics & assets that supplement your main video in one-click.

AI Brand Model

AI learns your business, industry, target audience, and more - to create personalised videos.

One-click Localisation

Looking to tap multiple geographies? Export the same video to 40+ languages in 1 click.

Features That Bring Your Stories to Life

AI Script Writer

Input a few words or import existing content. Select your video goals - get your script instantly.

AI Visuals

Our advanced algorithms generate AI imagery always in the context and narrative of your story.

Ultra-realistic Voiceovers

Captivate your audience and intensify the emotional impact with the best AI voiceovers.

Trendy Captions

Choose from a wide variety of captions templates to boost views, engagement, and retention.

Background Music

Immerse your audience through sound. AI adds the right music and effects to any video.

B-rolls & Motion Graphics

Add motion graphics & assets that supplement your main video in one-click.

AI Director

Automatically add transitions & on-brand effects to keep your video engaging.

One-click Localisation

Looking to tap multiple geographies? Export the same video to 40+ languages in 1 click.

Features That Bring Your Stories to Life

AI Script Writer

Input a few words or import existing content. Select your video goals - get your script instantly.

AI Visuals

Our advanced algorithms generate AI imagery always in the context and narrative of your story.

Ultra-realistic Voiceovers

Captivate your audience and intensify the emotional impact with the best AI voiceovers.

Trendy Captions

Choose from a wide variety of captions templates to boost views, engagement, and retention.

Background Music

Immerse your audience through sound. AI adds the right music and effects to any video.

B-rolls & Motion Graphics

Add motion graphics & assets that supplement your main video in one-click.

AI Director

Automatically add transitions & on-brand effects to keep your video engaging.

One-click Localisation

Looking to tap multiple geographies? Export the same video to 40+ languages in 1 click.

Ready to tell your story?

Ready to tell your story?

Ready to tell your story?