How Much Does an AI Video Cost? Prices per Clip Compared

An AI video clip can cost anything from a few cents to several dollars, depending mostly on which model you choose and how long the clip is. On GenModelHub the shortest clip ranges from 4 credits (about $0.20–$0.36) on the cheapest models to 50 credits (about $2.45–$4.50) on Seedance 2.5. You can compare and try them all on the cheap AI video generator page.

Why AI video prices vary so much

Three things decide the price of a clip:

1. The model. Newer, larger models cost more to run. The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive model on GenModelHub is 10× per second.
2. The length. Most services charge per second of video, so a 10-second clip costs twice as much as a 5-second one.
3. The plan. Monthly subscriptions usually give a lower price per credit than one-time packs, but only pay off if you use the credits.

Resolution and sound can also change the price on some services. On GenModelHub every model below renders 720p (MiniMax H3: 768p), and the price on the Generate button is what you pay.

Price per clip on GenModelHub

Credits for the shortest clip of each model. One credit costs about $0.05 on the Max plan ($49 for 1,000) and $0.09 with the Starter pack ($9 for 100).

Model	Shortest clip	Credits	Approx. price
Seedance 1.5 Pro	4 s	4	$0.20–$0.36
Veo 3.1 Lite	4 s	4	$0.20–$0.36
Grok Imagine	6 s	6	$0.29–$0.54
Seedance 2 Mini	5 s	10	$0.49–$0.90
MiniMax H3	5 s	10	$0.49–$0.90
Seedance 2.0	5 s	30	$1.47–$2.70
Seedance 2.5	5 s	50	$2.45–$4.50

Subscription or pay as you go?

A subscription makes sense if you generate every week. If you only need a few clips, a one-time pack is cheaper overall even though each credit costs more. On GenModelHub, the Starter pack is $9 for 100 credits with no renewal – enough for 25 four-second clips on the cheapest models.

Seven ways to spend less on AI video

1. Draft on a 1-credit model. Use Grok Imagine, Seedance 1.5 Pro or Veo 3.1 Lite until the prompt works.
2. Upgrade only the final render. Re-run the finished prompt on Seedance 2.5 if the scene needs it.
3. Test at the shortest length. Go longer only once you like the result.
4. Change one thing per attempt. Random rewrites waste credits.
5. Reuse a fixed character description so you don't need re-rolls for consistency.
6. Join short clips in an editor instead of paying for one long clip.
7. Use a service that refunds failures. On GenModelHub, failed generations give the credits back automatically.

Which cheap model to choose

• Grok Imagine: lively motion, sound, and the most formats (including 2:3 and 3:2).
• Seedance 1.5 Pro: cinematic camera moves and clips up to 12 seconds.
• Veo 3.1 Lite: the pick when people in the shot need to talk.
• MiniMax H3: the lowest-cost way to animate a photo, at 2 credits per second on the image-to-video page.

FAQ

What is the cheapest AI video generator? On GenModelHub, Grok Imagine, Seedance 1.5 Pro and Veo 3.1 Lite all cost 1 credit per second; the cheapest clip is 4 credits.

Can I make AI videos for free? New visitors get free credits and signing in adds more, enough for a few short clips on the 1-credit models.

Are cheap models worse? They are older or lighter, so complex motion and multi-shot scenes are less consistent. For simple shots, social clips and testing prompts they are often good enough.

Do I pay for failed videos? No. Failed generations are refunded automatically.