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FlyAIgh vs Katalist

AI script-to-storyboard with bundled video clips, aimed at ad and film pre-vis

Quick verdict

Katalist is a purpose-built AI pre-vis tool: paste a script, get a consistent-character storyboard, and assemble clips on a built-in timeline — tuned for ad agencies and filmmakers. FlyAIgh Director runs the same script to storyboard to shots flow but routes each shot to your choice of flagship model (Sora 2, Kling V3 Omni, Seedance, VEO, Hailuo), keeps a script-Lock review gate, and shares one credit wallet across standalone generation and an infinite Canvas. Pick Katalist for a tightly bundled pre-vis timeline; pick FlyAIgh for model choice, cheaper entry, and a broader toolkit.

Pricing comparison

All prices in USD. Last verified 2026-06-06.

FlyAIgh
FreeFree0 credits
Basic$11.99/mo400 credits/mo
Pro$47.99/mo2000 credits/mo
ULTRA$79.99/mo3600 credits/mo
KatalistVisit
Free trial$07-day trial
Essential$19/mo200 image + 700 video credits/mo
Pro$39/mo700 image + 1,500 video credits/mo
Unlimited$99/moUnlimited image + 3,000 video/mo

Pricing note

Katalist meters usage in separate monthly image and video credit pools; the figures above are the monthly-billed plan allowances verified on katalist.ai/katalist-pricing in June 2026. Annual billing exists but some annual figures on the page were internally inconsistent at the time of writing — verify the annual rate at checkout. Katalist has no permanent free tier, only a 7-day trial. FlyAIgh uses one shared credit wallet across video, image, and storyboard generation, plus a permanent 25-credit free tier.

Feature comparison

FeatureFlyAIghKatalist
Script-to-storyboard
Generates actual videoYes — every flagship model directlyYes — via bundled Runway / Veo / Kling
Choose the video model per shot

Katalist routes to its bundled model set; you do not pick Sora 2 vs Kling vs Seedance per shot.

Pickable models20+ (Sora 2, VEO 3.1, Kling, Seedance, Hailuo, MJ v7, …)Bundled set (Runway, Veo, Kling)
Character consistency
Script-first review gateLock before any shot is generatedEditable storyboard (no distinct lock step)
Lip-sync dialogue

Katalist has built-in lip-sync; FlyAIgh focuses on multi-model generation + character consistency.

Standalone single generation + workflow Canvas

Katalist is storyboard / pre-vis-centric.

Free tierFree to start, no card7-day trial only

Model coverage

ModelFlyAIghKatalist
Sora 2 / Sora 2 Pro✓ pickable
Kling V3 Omni✓ pickable✓ bundled
Google VEO 3.1✓ pickable~ Veo (version varies)
Midjourney v7 / Nano Banana Pro (image)
Pick model per shot

Where FlyAIgh wins

vs Katalist

  • You choose the model behind every shot

    Route a hero shot to Sora 2, a dialogue close-up to Kling V3 Omni, a wide to Seedance. Katalist routes to its own bundled set — you do not get to pick the engine per shot.

  • Cheaper entry + a permanent free tier

    FlyAIgh's 25-credit free tier (no card) and $11.99/mo Basic undercut Katalist's $19/mo Essential, with no 7-day trial cliff.

  • Script-first Lock gate

    The screenplay pauses for your review and approval before any shot is generated, so you fix the story on paper — cheap — before spending credits on renders.

  • More than storyboards

    The same credit wallet covers standalone video and image generation and an infinite-canvas workflow builder. Katalist is storyboard and pre-vis-centric.

Where Katalist wins

Honest assessment

  • Purpose-built pre-vis timeline

    Katalist assembles your shot clips on a built-in timeline with voiceover, music, SFX, and lip-sync, then exports to Adobe Premiere. FlyAIgh hands you the shot prompts and clips; you assemble in your own editor.

  • Ad-agency pitch workflow

    PowerPoint export, pose presets, and pitch-oriented features are tuned for agencies presenting concepts to clients.

Which should you choose?

  • You want to choose Sora 2 or Kling per shot

    Pick FlyAIgh

    Per-shot model routing is a core FlyAIgh feature; Katalist uses a fixed bundled set.

  • You want an all-in-one timeline with voiceover + lip-sync to hand a client

    Pick Katalist

    Katalist's built-in timeline and lip-sync are purpose-built for that hand-off.

  • You are on a tight budget or want to try before paying

    Pick FlyAIgh

    Free tier + $11.99 Basic vs a 7-day trial then $19/mo.

  • You also want standalone generation + a reusable workflow canvas

    Pick FlyAIgh

    FlyAIgh is a full multi-model platform, not only a storyboard tool.

FAQ

Is Katalist or FlyAIgh better for AI storyboards?

It depends on what you need after the board. Katalist is better if you want an all-in-one pre-vis tool that assembles clips on a timeline with voiceover and lip-sync, tuned for ad and film pitches. FlyAIgh is better if you want to choose which flagship model (Sora 2, Kling, Seedance, VEO) renders each shot, a cheaper entry point, and a platform that also does standalone generation and reusable Canvas workflows.

Does Katalist generate video?

Yes. Katalist turns storyboards into short video clips (typically 5–10 seconds) using bundled third-party models such as Runway, Google Veo, and Kling, with voiceover and lip-sync. FlyAIgh also generates video, but lets you pick the model per shot and exposes a wider catalog including Sora 2 and Midjourney v7.

Which is cheaper, FlyAIgh or Katalist?

FlyAIgh has a permanent free tier (no card required) and paid plans from $11.99/mo. Katalist has no standing free plan — a 7-day trial, then paid plans from $19/mo. For trying it out and for low-volume use, FlyAIgh is cheaper to start.

Can I choose which AI model renders each shot?

In FlyAIgh, yes — the Director recommends a model per shot and you can override it from 20+ models. Katalist routes generation to its own bundled model set rather than letting you pick a specific flagship model per shot.

Does FlyAIgh do lip-sync like Katalist?

Katalist has built-in lip-sync dialogue, which is a genuine strength for talking-head pre-vis. FlyAIgh focuses on multi-model generation and cross-shot character consistency; lip-sync depends on the individual model you route a shot to rather than being a dedicated platform feature.

Sources & freshness

Competitor pricing and feature data last verified 2026-06-06. We refresh this comparison quarterly. If you spot stale data, let us know.