AI Video Cost Calculator

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Calculate how much it costs to make an AI video

Estimate how much it costs to make an AI video after platform pricing, length, retries, and usable-output quality are included.

Current estimate$28.00 / month$2.80 per usable video on Pika
Estimated monthly cost$28.00$2.80 per usable video on PikaOfficial credit rules ยท Global consumer appOfficial pricing
Cheapest active estimatePixVerse$6.00 per month with these inputsOfficial pricing
Cost per finished minute$21.00Uses final usable seconds, not every generated attempt
Retry exposure160 sec30 total generations for 10 usable videos
Billable workload240 secPika 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.
Savings vs current cost$0.00Enter a current cost per video to compare monthly savings
Active platformMonthlyPer usable video
PixVerseCheapest active$6.00$0.60Hailuo$7.44$0.74Haiper$7.92$0.79Hunyuan Video$10.01$1.00Luma AI$11.52$1.15Veo$12.00$1.20Vidu$12.00$1.20Kling AI$20.00$2.00Wan$20.64$2.06Adobe Firefly$23.98$2.40PikaSelected$28.00$2.80Runway$28.80$2.88Seedance$36.29$3.63

Historical or sunset references

Sora (API sunset)$24.00$2.40
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, 8-second clips, 2 retries, and Standard quality, the lowest active estimate is Hailuo at $7.44 per month.

Monthly estimate$7.44
Per usable video$0.74
Finished minute$5.58
Official pricingOpen Hailuo calculator

Use case calculator

Calculate how much it costs to make an AI video

The cost to make an AI video depends less on a single prompt price and more on how many attempts you need before one clip is usable. Use this page to model that real production cost before you choose a tool.

Default scenario10 usable videos per month
Clip length and retries8s clips with 2 retries each
Quality modeStandard output estimate

Budget signals to model

  • A short social clip can be inexpensive if one or two attempts work, but faces, hands, products, and text can raise retry count fast.
  • Finished video length matters, but generated attempts matter more when the creative direction is still uncertain.
  • For client work, separate AI generation cost from editing, voiceover, music, and review time.

Workflow notes

  • Prototype with short clips first, then generate longer final versions only after the prompt is stable.
  • Keep a prompt log so you can reproduce usable styles without paying for the same experiments twice.
  • Use this calculator to set a test budget before buying subscriptions, API credits, or annual plans.

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Compare platforms for this workload

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.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.HailuoLower-cost API video testing and batch creative explorationMiniMax Standard package is $1,000 for 3,760 units; Hailuo 2.3 Fast 768p/6s deducts 0.7 unit and 1080p/6s deducts 1.3 units.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.

Default scenario cost snapshot

Hailuo 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
HailuoOfficial credit rules$7.44$0.74$5.58Official pricing
Kling AINeeds logged-in check$20.00$2.00$15.00Official pricing
PikaOfficial credit rules$28.00$2.80$21.00Official pricing
RunwayOfficial unit rate$28.80$2.88$21.60Official pricing

Default scenario: 10 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
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.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.HailuoOfficial credit rules2026-05-17MiniMax Standard package is $1,000 for 3,760 units; Hailuo 2.3 Fast 768p/6s deducts 0.7 unit and 1080p/6s deducts 1.3 units.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.

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

Scenarios

Example planning scenarios

First paid test10 usable clips/month, 6-8 seconds each, 2 retries

A small batch shows whether a provider can create publishable clips before a larger subscription or API budget.

Compare price with output acceptance rate instead of choosing by the lowest advertised plan.
Social content batch30 usable clips/month, 8-12 seconds each, 3 retries

Short clips can become expensive when a brand rejects many attempts for faces, hands, products, or text.

Use draft quality while testing prompts, then reserve premium generations for accepted concepts.
Client estimate15 final clips plus revisions and review rounds

The platform bill is only one part of the project cost; editing and client review still need separate pricing.

Quote AI generation as a line item so retry waste does not quietly reduce project margin.

Decision notes

How to use this estimate

  • A single prompt price is not enough for budgeting because rejected attempts still consume credits or seconds.
  • Use this page when you need a fast answer to the total cost of making an AI video.
  • Use the production cost calculator when you also need to compare AI generation with a broader video workflow.

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FAQ

How Much Does It Cost to Make an AI Video? FAQ

How should I estimate the cost to make an AI video?

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 how much does it cost to make an ai video? use?

This page starts with 10 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 the cost to make an AI video scenario?

Hailuo is the lowest active estimate for the default scenario on this page at $7.44 per month, or $0.74 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.