Use it only as the floor, then compare cost per usable clip after retries.
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Estimate AI video price and pricing by platform
Compare AI video price estimates across popular generation platforms, including retries, quality levels, and cost per usable clip.
Current estimate$39.99 / month$2.00 per usable video on Kling AI
Estimated monthly cost$39.99$2.00 per usable video on Kling AINeeds logged-in check ยท Global / ChinaOfficial pricing
Cheapest active estimatePixVerse$12.00 per month with these inputsOfficial pricing
Cost per finished minute$15.00Uses final usable seconds, not every generated attempt
Retry exposure320 sec60 total generations for 20 usable videos
Billable workload480 secOfficial mainland release listed Gold at RMB 66/mo for 660 credits; Kling 3.0 guide lists 720p no-audio at 6 credits/sec, 1080p no-audio at 8 credits/sec, and native audio up to 12 credits/sec.
Savings vs current cost$0.00Enter a current cost per video to compare monthly savings
Active platformMonthlyPer usable video
PixVerseCheapest active$12.00$0.60Hailuo$14.88$0.74Haiper$15.84$0.79Hunyuan Video$20.02$1.00Luma AI$23.04$1.15Veo$24.00$1.20Vidu$24.00$1.20Kling AISelected$39.99$2.00Wan$41.29$2.06Pika$46.08$2.30Adobe Firefly$47.95$2.40Runway$57.60$2.88Seedance$72.58$3.63Historical or sunset references
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 20 usable videos per month, 8-second clips, 2 retries, and Standard quality, the lowest active estimate is Veo at $24.00 per month.
Monthly estimate$24.00
Per usable video$1.20
Finished minute$9.00
Use case calculator
Estimate AI video price and pricing by platform
People searching for AI video price usually need a quick answer before choosing a platform. This page turns platform pricing, clip length, quality level, and failed attempts into a practical shortlist for testing.
Default scenario20 usable videos per month
Clip length and retries8s clips with 2 retries each
Quality modeStandard output estimate
Budget signals to model
- Start with the number of usable clips you actually need, not the number of prompts you expect to try.
- Use the quality setting to compare draft generation against final-output generation.
- Treat providers marked as needing a logged-in check as estimates until you confirm billing inside the account.
Workflow notes
- Use a low-volume test before buying annual plans or committing to a larger API budget.
- Compare cost per usable clip beside speed, rights, and output quality, because the cheapest raw price may not be the cheapest production workflow.
- Recheck prices when providers launch new models, because AI video pricing changes quickly.
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Compare platforms for this workload
Kling AICreators comparing China and global subscription credit valueOfficial mainland release listed Gold at RMB 66/mo for 660 credits; Kling 3.0 guide lists 720p no-audio at 6 credits/sec, 1080p no-audio at 8 credits/sec, and native audio up to 12 credits/sec.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.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.PikaCreators making short social videos with plan creditsPika yearly Basic is $8/mo with 80 monthly video credits, while yearly Standard is $28/mo with 700 monthly video credits. Pika 2.5 text-to-video and image-to-video costs 12 credits for 5s at 480p, 20 credits for 5s at 720p, and 40 credits for 5s at 1080p. Calculator estimates use the Standard 700-credit plan because it supports a more realistic monthly test budget.
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
Default scenario: 20 usable videos/month, 8s each, 2 retries, Standard 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
Kling AINeeds logged-in check2026-05-17Official mainland release listed Gold at RMB 66/mo for 660 credits; Kling 3.0 guide lists 720p no-audio at 6 credits/sec, 1080p no-audio at 8 credits/sec, and native audio up to 12 credits/sec.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.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.PikaOfficial credit rules2026-05-27Pika yearly Basic is $8/mo with 80 monthly video credits, while yearly Standard is $28/mo with 700 monthly video credits. Pika 2.5 text-to-video and image-to-video costs 12 credits for 5s at 480p, 20 credits for 5s at 720p, and 40 credits for 5s at 1080p. Calculator estimates use the Standard 700-credit plan because it supports a more realistic monthly test budget.Calculator rankings are based on active availability and cost model assumptions, not paid placement.
Scenarios
Example planning scenarios
Creator test batch20 usable clips/month, 8 seconds each, 2 retries
Best for checking if a platform can produce publishable short clips before buying a larger plan.
Start with credit-based creator tools, then move to API pricing only when output volume is predictable.Ad creative sprint60 usable variants/month, 6 seconds each, 4 retries
Retry waste is usually the main cost driver because most ad hooks are rejected before media spend begins.
Compare the cheapest estimate against rights, speed, and brand-control needs, not price alone.API feature planning250 short generations/month with controlled retries
Per-second API prices can scale quickly if users regenerate without limits.
Use alerts, caps, and a fallback provider only after real usage proves the need.Cost drivers
What changes the estimate most?
These cost drivers are specific to this workflow and help separate the platform bill from the production decisions that usually change the final budget.
Compare standard, high, and premium quality before choosing a platform.
Run a small test batch and update the retry count with your real rejection rate.
Decision notes
How to use this estimate
- Use price pages to shortlist platforms, but test output quality before committing to a paid workflow.
- Prefer official unit-rate platforms when you need predictable API cost.
- Prefer credit-plan platforms when you are testing creative volume manually and can tolerate plan limits.
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FAQ
AI Video Price and Pricing Calculator FAQ
How should I estimate AI video price?
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 price and pricing calculator use?
This page starts with 20 usable videos per month, 8-second clips, 2 retries per usable video, and Standard quality. You can change those inputs in the calculator.
Which platform is cheapest for this AI video price scenario?
Veo is the lowest active estimate for the default scenario on this page at $24.00 per month, or $1.20 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.