AI Video Cost Calculator

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Estimate AI videography pricing for client work

Estimate AI video cost for videography-style client work, including usable clips, retry waste, quality level, and platform pricing.

Current estimate$57.60 / month$4.80 per usable video on Runway
Estimated monthly cost$57.60$4.80 per usable video on RunwayOfficial unit rate ยท Global APIOfficial pricing
Cheapest active estimatePixVerse$17.28 per month with these inputsOfficial pricing
Cost per finished minute$36.00Uses final usable seconds, not every generated attempt
Retry exposure288 sec48 total generations for 12 usable videos
Billable workload480 secRunway 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.
Savings vs current cost$0.00Enter a current cost per video to compare monthly savings
Active platformMonthlyPer usable video
PixVerseCheapest active$17.28$1.44Haiper$19.26$1.61Hailuo$22.14$1.85Hunyuan Video$32.03$2.67Wan$33.03$2.75Veo$38.40$3.20Kling AI$47.99$4.00Vidu$48.00$4.00Luma AI$54.56$4.55RunwaySelected$57.60$4.80Pika$61.56$5.13Adobe Firefly$95.90$7.99Seedance$131$10.89

Historical or sunset references

Sora (API sunset)$115$9.60
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 12 usable videos per month, 8-second clips, 3 retries, and High quality, the lowest active estimate is Hailuo at $22.14 per month.

Monthly estimate$22.14
Per usable video$1.85
Finished minute$13.84
Official pricingOpen Hailuo calculator

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Estimate AI videography pricing for client work

Videographers and small studios can use AI video for concepts, inserts, social variants, or client pitch assets. This page helps price the AI generation portion without confusing it with full-service production fees.

Default scenario12 usable videos per month
Clip length and retries8s clips with 3 retries each
Quality modeHigh output estimate

Budget signals to model

  • Separate AI generation cost from your creative fee, editing time, revisions, and licensing responsibilities.
  • Use a retry buffer for client-facing work because unusable generations still consume budget and schedule.
  • Track cost per accepted clip so future quotes are based on real production history.

Workflow notes

  • Create a small paid test package before promising exact AI output quality to a client.
  • Save winning prompt structures so repeat client work becomes more predictable.
  • Use the official pricing source before quoting projects with high volume or narrow margins.

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Compare platforms for this workload

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.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.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.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.

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$22.14$1.85$13.84Official pricing
Kling AINeeds logged-in check$47.99$4.00$29.99Official pricing
RunwayOfficial unit rate$57.60$4.80$36.00Official pricing
PikaOfficial credit rules$61.56$5.13$38.48Official pricing

Default scenario: 12 usable videos/month, 8s each, 3 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
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.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.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.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.

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

Scenarios

Example planning scenarios

Client concept pack12 concept clips, 8 seconds each, 3 retries

Concept work can support a higher per-clip cost if it replaces location or crew planning.

Keep generation cost separate from your creative fee and revision policy.
Social insert package25 B-roll or transition clips/month

AI is strongest when clips are short, reusable, and not dependent on precise client likeness.

Use accepted-clip history to quote the next package more accurately.
Pitch asset test5-8 premium clips for a proposal

Premium quality may be worth it when a few clips help win a larger production job.

Set a hard retry cap before the pitch budget expands.

Decision notes

How to use this estimate

  • AI generation cost should not replace your creative, editing, licensing, or client-management fee.
  • Use this page for quoting the AI portion of videography-style work.
  • Use the savings calculator when comparing AI generation with your existing production baseline.

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AI Videography Pricing Calculator FAQ

How should I estimate AI videography pricing?

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 videography pricing calculator use?

This page starts with 12 usable videos per month, 8-second clips, 3 retries per usable video, and High quality. You can change those inputs in the calculator.

Which platform is cheapest for this AI videography pricing scenario?

Hailuo is the lowest active estimate for the default scenario on this page at $22.14 per month, or $1.85 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.