AI Video Cost Calculator

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Estimate AI video cost per minute

Calculate AI video generation cost per finished minute across popular video models, including retries and quality settings.

Current estimate$180 / month$18.00 per usable video on Veo
Estimated monthly cost$180$18.00 per usable video on VeoOfficial unit rate ยท Global, subject to API availabilityOfficial pricing
Cheapest active estimatePixVerse$81.00 per month with these inputsOfficial pricing
Cost per finished minute$18.00Uses final usable seconds, not every generated attempt
Retry exposure1,200 sec30 total generations for 10 usable videos
Billable workload3,600 secGemini API lists Veo 3.1 Lite video with audio at $0.05/sec for 720p and $0.08/sec for 1080p; Fast at $0.10/sec for 720p, $0.12/sec for 1080p, and $0.30/sec for 4K; Standard at $0.40/sec for 720p/1080p and $0.60/sec for 4K.
Savings vs current cost$0.00Enter a current cost per video to compare monthly savings
Active platformMonthlyPer usable video
PixVerseCheapest active$81.00$8.10Haiper$90.29$9.03Hailuo$104$10.38Hunyuan Video$150$15.01Wan$155$15.48VeoSelected$180$18.00Kling AI$225$22.49Vidu$225$22.50Luma AI$256$25.57Runway$270$27.00Pika$289$28.86Adobe Firefly$450$44.96Seedance$612$61.24

Historical or sunset references

Sora (API sunset)$540$54.00
Last updatedJune 2, 2026
Source policyOfficial-source pricing
Ranking policyNo paid ranking changes
Review trailPricing updates

This workflow estimate uses the same cost model as the main calculator, with official pricing links and source-confidence labels shown on the page.

Quick answer

How much does this AI video scenario cost?

For 10 usable videos per month, 60-second clips, 2 retries, and High quality, the lowest active estimate is Veo at $180 per month.

Monthly estimate$180
Per usable video$18.00
Finished minute$18.00
Official pricingOpen Veo calculator

Use case calculator

Estimate AI video cost per minute

Cost per second is useful for pricing pages, but creators usually budget per finished minute. This page converts raw generation assumptions into a finished-minute planning number.

Default scenario10 usable videos per month
Clip length and retries60s clips with 2 retries each
Quality modeHigh output estimate

Budget signals to model

  • Set video length to 60 seconds if you want a direct cost-per-minute estimate.
  • Use retries to represent unusable attempts, because one finished minute may require several generated minutes.
  • Compare standard and high quality modes before choosing a provider for longer clips.

Workflow notes

  • Prototype short segments before generating a full minute at premium quality.
  • Separate narration, B-roll, and final assembly costs from raw generation cost when budgeting client work.
  • Use the cheapest acceptable quality tier for drafts, then reserve premium generations for final clips.

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Compare platforms for this workload

VeoHigh-end video experiments and Google ecosystem workflowsGemini API lists Veo 3.1 Lite video with audio at $0.05/sec for 720p and $0.08/sec for 1080p; Fast at $0.10/sec for 720p, $0.12/sec for 1080p, and $0.30/sec for 4K; Standard at $0.40/sec for 720p/1080p and $0.60/sec for 4K.RunwayTeams comparing Runway API models and web subscription valueRunway API credits cost $0.01 each; Gen-4.5 is 12 credits/sec, Gen-4 Aleph is 15 credits/sec, Veo 3.1 Fast is 10 credits/sec without audio and 15 credits/sec with audio, and Veo 3.1 is 20 credits/sec without audio or 40 credits/sec with audio.Luma AIImage-to-video tests and visually polished short clipsLuma's public pricing page lists plan prices and Ray video credit burn, including Ray3.14 text-to-video or image-to-video at 20 credits/sec for 720p and 80 credits/sec for 1080p, but the public page does not expose a stable USD value per credit. The dollar estimate remains a planning placeholder until logged-in billing is checked.ViduDevelopers who want transparent Q3 per-second API pricingVidu API credits cost $0.005 each; Q3 540p is $0.05/sec, 720p is $0.125/sec, and 1080p is $0.15/sec.

Default scenario cost snapshot

Veo is the lowest active estimate for this setup

This static snapshot uses the page's default workload so searchers can compare monthly cost, cost per usable video, and finished-minute cost before adjusting the interactive calculator.

PlatformMonthly costPer usable videoFinished minutePricing source
VeoOfficial unit rate$180$18.00$18.00Official pricing
ViduOfficial unit rate$225$22.50$22.50Official pricing
Luma AINeeds logged-in check$256$25.57$25.57Official pricing
RunwayOfficial unit rate$270$27.00$27.00Official pricing

Default scenario: 10 usable videos/month, 60s each, 2 retries, High quality.

Pricing sources

Official pricing sources used for this estimate

These source links show where the calculator assumptions for this workload come from. Platforms marked as needing a logged-in check are useful for planning, but should be verified inside the provider account before a paid workflow is scaled.

PlatformSource qualityReviewedPricing basis
VeoOfficial unit rate2026-05-26Gemini API lists Veo 3.1 Lite video with audio at $0.05/sec for 720p and $0.08/sec for 1080p; Fast at $0.10/sec for 720p, $0.12/sec for 1080p, and $0.30/sec for 4K; Standard at $0.40/sec for 720p/1080p and $0.60/sec for 4K.RunwayOfficial unit rate2026-05-27Runway API credits cost $0.01 each; Gen-4.5 is 12 credits/sec, Gen-4 Aleph is 15 credits/sec, Veo 3.1 Fast is 10 credits/sec without audio and 15 credits/sec with audio, and Veo 3.1 is 20 credits/sec without audio or 40 credits/sec with audio.Luma AINeeds logged-in check2026-05-21Luma's public pricing page lists plan prices and Ray video credit burn, including Ray3.14 text-to-video or image-to-video at 20 credits/sec for 720p and 80 credits/sec for 1080p, but the public page does not expose a stable USD value per credit. The dollar estimate remains a planning placeholder until logged-in billing is checked.ViduOfficial unit rate2026-05-17Vidu API credits cost $0.005 each; Q3 540p is $0.05/sec, 720p is $0.125/sec, and 1080p is $0.15/sec.

Calculator rankings are based on active availability and cost model assumptions, not paid placement.

FAQ

AI Video Cost Per Minute Calculator FAQ

How should I estimate AI video cost per minute?

Start with the number of usable videos you need each month, multiply by clip length, and add retries for failed or rejected generations. Then compare platforms by quality level and pricing model.

What default scenario does this ai video cost per minute calculator use?

This page starts with 10 usable videos per month, 60-second clips, 2 retries per usable video, and High quality. You can change those inputs in the calculator.

Which platform is cheapest for this AI video cost per minute scenario?

Veo is the lowest active estimate for the default scenario on this page at $180 per month, or $18.00 per usable video. Recheck the official pricing source before buying because AI video prices and credit rules can change.

Why do retries matter for AI video cost?

Retries matter because most teams pay for generated attempts, not only final clips. Cost per usable video is usually higher than the provider's raw per-second or credit price.