Cheap AI Video Generator

Pay per second, not per month. The lowest-cost models start at 1 credit per second – with sound.

Free credits to start · No watermark on paid videos

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All models

ByteDanceSeedance 2 MiniThe light Seedance model: quick, low-cost clips with sound. Great for trying ideas.Up to 10 s720pAudioTry Seedance 2 Mini
ByteDanceSeedance 1.5 ProThe previous Seedance generation: cinematic camera moves with sound, at a low price.Up to 12 s720pAudioTry Seedance 1.5 Pro
MiniMaxMiniMax H3Fast and affordable, good at natural motion. Animates a photo too.Up to 10 s768PImage to videoTry MiniMax H3
GoogleVeo 3.1Cinematic shots with generated dialogue, sound effects and music.Lite tierUp to 8 s720pNative audioTry Veo 3.1
ByteDanceSeedance 2.5ByteDance's newest model: strong motion consistency and multi-shot scenes.Up to 10 s720pAudioTry Seedance 2.5
ByteDanceSeedance 2.0Multimodal video model with joint audio-video generation.Up to 10 s720pAudioTry Seedance 2.0

Prompt ideas to start with

Real clips made with these prompts on this site. Copy one into the generator and make it yours.

Seedance 1.5 Pro
A lighthouse on a cliff during a storm at night, waves crashing, slow dolly-in, cinematic lighting
Grok Imagine
A red fox walking through fresh snow in a pine forest at sunrise, low tracking shot, soft golden light
Veo 3.1
Neon-lit Tokyo street in the rain, a woman with a clear umbrella turns to the camera, shallow depth of field
MiniMax H3
Macro shot of coffee being poured into a glass cup, swirling cream, steam rising, warm cafe light
Seedance 2 Mini
An astronaut riding a horse across a red desert planet, two moons in the sky, wide aerial shot
Seedance 1.5 Pro
A paper origami crane unfolding and taking flight from an open book, studio lighting, white background
Grok Imagine
Aerial drone shot over turquoise ocean waves hitting a white sand beach, palm trees, summer afternoon
Veo 3.1
A vintage train crossing a stone bridge in autumn mountains, steam trailing, wide cinematic shot
MiniMax H3
Close-up of a chef tossing vegetables in a flaming wok, sparks, fast motion, restaurant kitchen
Seedance 2 Mini
A cozy cabin interior with a crackling fireplace, snow falling outside the window, slow pan
Seedance 1.5 Pro
A futuristic city skyline at dusk with flying cars, light trails, slow push-in, blade runner mood
Grok Imagine
A golden retriever puppy running through a field of sunflowers, slow motion, backlit by the sun

How it works

Step 1
Pick a low-cost model
Grok Imagine is preselected; Seedance 1.5 Pro and Veo 3.1 Lite cost the same.
Step 2
Test short
Render the shortest length first and only go longer once the prompt works.
Step 3
Download
720p MP4 with sound. Failed generations are refunded.

Why most AI video gets expensive – and how to keep it cheap

Most AI video apps sell a monthly plan, and the newest models eat those credits fast. GenModelHub lets you choose the model per clip and shows the cost on the button before you generate. Three models cost 1 credit per second, so a short test clip is a few credits. You can buy a one-time pack instead of a subscription, and if a generation fails the credits come back automatically.

What one clip costs on GenModelHub

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

• Seedance 1.5 Pro – 4 s – 4 credits (about $0.20–$0.36)

• Veo 3.1 Lite – 4 s – 4 credits (about $0.20–$0.36)

• Grok Imagine – 6 s – 6 credits (about $0.29–$0.54)

• Seedance 2 Mini – 5 s – 10 credits (about $0.49–$0.90)

• MiniMax H3 – 5 s – 10 credits (about $0.49–$0.90)

• Seedance 2.0 – 5 s – 30 credits (about $1.47–$2.70)

• Seedance 2.5 – 5 s – 50 credits (about $2.45–$4.50)

Which cheap model to use

Grok Imagine (xAI): lively motion and the most formats, including 2:3 and 3:2. Seedance 1.5 Pro (ByteDance): cinematic camera moves and the longest cheap clips, up to 12 seconds. Veo 3.1 Lite (Google): the pick when people in the shot need to talk. If you need to animate a photo, MiniMax H3 at 2 credits per second is the lowest-cost image-to-video option here.

Five ways to spend fewer credits

1. Draft on a 1-credit model, then re-run only the final prompt on Seedance 2.5.

2. Use the shortest length while testing.

3. Change one thing per attempt so you learn what works.

4. Keep a written description of your character and reuse it word for word.

5. Join several short clips in a video editor instead of paying for one long clip.

How it compares

Model on GenModelHub	Clip length	Resolution	Sound	Photo to video	Credits per second
Grok Imagine	6 or 10 s	720p	Yes	No	1
Seedance 1.5 Pro	4, 8 or 12 s	720p	Yes	No	1
Veo 3.1 (Lite)	4, 6 or 8 s	720p	Yes	No	1
Seedance 2 Mini	5 or 10 s	720p	Yes	No	2
MiniMax H3	5 or 10 s	768p	No	Yes	2
Seedance 2.0	5 or 10 s	720p	Yes	No	6
Seedance 2.5	5 or 10 s	720p	Yes	No	10

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest AI video generator here?

Grok Imagine, Seedance 1.5 Pro and Veo 3.1 Lite all cost 1 credit per second. The cheapest single clip is a 4-second Seedance 1.5 Pro or Veo 3.1 Lite video at 4 credits.

Do I need a subscription?

No. The Starter pack is a one-time $9 for 100 credits. Monthly plans give a lower price per credit if you generate a lot.

Is there a free option?

New visitors get free credits and signing in adds more – enough for a few short clips on the 1-credit models.

Are cheap models lower quality?

They are older or lighter models, so complex motion and multi-shot scenes are less consistent than on Seedance 2.5. For simple shots, social clips and testing prompts they are often good enough. All of them output 720p with sound.

Do failed videos cost credits?

No. If a generation fails, the credits are refunded automatically.

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