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AI Video Generation Cost

Estimate cost per second of generated video across Sora 2, Veo 3, Runway Gen-4, Kling 2, Hailuo, Pika, and Luma.

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The AITOT AI Video Generation Cost calculator compares per-second cost across 8 providers — OpenAI Sora 2, Google Veo 3, Runway Gen-4, Kling 2.0, MiniMax Hailuo 02, Pika 2.1, Luma Dream Machine, and Adobe Firefly Video.

Hailuo 02 at $0.10/second is the cheapest production-grade option. Kling 2 at $0.12 and Pika 2.1 at $0.16 follow. Sora 2 at $0.30/second leads on cinematic quality; Veo 3 at $0.50/second is the only provider with native synced audio. Runway Gen-4 at $0.20 is the workhorse for vfx-style scenes.

Toggle resolution (720p / 1080p / 4K) and clips per month to see monthly bill at your scale. Native max clip length: Sora 2 = 60s, Veo 3 = 30s, Runway = 20s, Hailuo = 10s. For longer pieces, stitch clips with consistent style references.

Cheapest

Replicate · LTX Video

720p · 24 fps

$15.00

ProviderModelResolutionPer secondPer clipMonthly cost
ReplicateLTX Video720p · 24 fps · max 5s$0.015$0.08$15.00
ReplicateHunyuan Video

Per-second compute billing; varies by hardware

720p · 24 fps · max 5s$0.02$0.10$20.00
PikaPika Turbo720p · 24 fps · max 5s$0.025$0.13$25.00
MiniMaxHailuo Lite720p · 24 fps · max 6s$0.04$0.20$40.00
GoogleVeo 3.1 Lite

$0.08/s at 1080p; 4K not available

720p · 24 fps · max 30s$0.05$0.25$50.00
RunwayGen-4 Turbo720p · 24 fps · max 10s$0.05$0.25$50.00
PikaPika 2.01080p · 24 fps · max 10s$0.06$0.30$60.00
KuaishouKling 1.6 Std720p · 30 fps · max 10s$0.07$0.35$70.00
OpenAISora 2720p · 30 fps · max 20s$0.10$0.50$100.00
GoogleVeo 3 Fast

$0.12/s at 1080p; $0.30/s at 4K

720p · 24 fps · max 30s$0.10$0.50$100.00
GoogleVeo 3.1 Fast

$0.12/s at 1080p; $0.30/s at 4K

720p · 24 fps · max 30s$0.10$0.50$100.00
RunwayGen-41080p · 24 fps · max 10s$0.10$0.50$100.00
MiniMaxHailuo 021080p · 30 fps · max 6s$0.10$0.50$100.00
Luma AIDream Machine 1.61080p · 24 fps · max 10s$0.15$0.75$150.00
KuaishouKling 2.01080p · 30 fps · max 10s$0.20$1.00$200.00
Luma AIRay 21080p · 30 fps · max 10s$0.25$1.25$250.00
OpenAISora 2 Pro (720p)720p · 30 fps · max 20s$0.30$1.50$300.00
GoogleVeo 3

Includes native audio

1080p · 30 fps · max 60s$0.40$2.00$400.00
GoogleVeo 3.1

Same price at 720p & 1080p; $0.60/s at 4K

1080p · 30 fps · max 60s$0.40$2.00$400.00
OpenAISora 2 Pro (1080p)1080p · 30 fps · max 20s$0.70$3.50$700.00

Video pricing fluctuates more than any other AI category. Always verify the provider's current pricing page before committing budget.

What this calculator does

8 providers compared

Sora 2, Veo 3, Runway Gen-4, Kling 2, Hailuo 02, Pika 2.1, Luma, Firefly Video.

Per-second + per-clip

See cost per second of generated video and total cost per clip at your length.

Resolution toggle

720p (cheap), 1080p (production), 4K (premium — Sora 2 + Veo 3 only).

Max clip length flagged

Tool shows each provider's native max clip length so you don't plan beyond limits.

Audio support flagged

Only Veo 3 has native synced audio in 2026. Other providers need separate audio.

Subscription + pay-per-use

Some providers offer subscriptions (Runway, Luma); others pay-per-credit (Sora, Veo).

Quick comparison

Cost per second of 1080p video generation in 2026

ProviderPer Second5s ClipBest For
Hailuo 02$0.10$0.50Cheap social content
Kling 2.0$0.12$0.60Human motion
Pika 2.1$0.16$0.80Quick iteration
Runway Gen-4$0.20$1.00VFX + consistency
Luma Dream Machine$0.25$1.25Cinematic shots
Sora 2$0.30$1.50Premium cinematic
Veo 3 (with audio)$0.50$2.50Narrative + audio

4K resolution adds 2–3× on Sora 2 and Veo 3. Audio adds 50–100% where available.

How to use this calculator

Compare cost per second of generated video across 8 providers.

  1. 1

    Set clip length and count

    How many seconds per clip × how many clips per month.

  2. 2

    Pick resolution

    720p for drafts, 1080p for final. 4K is 2–3× more (Sora 2 + Veo 3 only).

  3. 3

    Toggle audio (Veo 3 only)

    If you need native synced audio, only Veo 3 supports it in 2026.

  4. 4

    Compare and pick

    Sort by monthly cost. Hailuo is cheapest; Veo 3 is most expensive but has audio.

Why use this calculator

  • ✓8 providers refreshed monthly
  • ✓Resolution + length modeling
  • ✓Audio support flagged
  • ✓Max clip length surfaced per provider
  • ✓Subscription effective rates included
  • ✓No login required

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AI video generation cost per second in 2026?+
Sora 2: $0.30/second at 1080p. Veo 3: $0.50/second at 1080p with audio. Runway Gen-4: $0.20/second. Kling 2.0: $0.12/second. Hailuo 02: $0.10/second. Pika 2.1: $0.16/second. Luma Dream Machine: $0.25/second. The cheapest production-grade option in 2026 is Hailuo at $0.10/sec.
Sora 2 vs Veo 3 vs Runway Gen-4 — which is best for product video?+
Veo 3: best for narrative + audio (native synced audio). Sora 2: best for cinematic and physics-aware shots. Runway Gen-4: best for vfx-style scenes and consistency. Kling: best for human motion. Hailuo: best value for social content. Pick by use case, not price.
Can I generate AI videos longer than 10 seconds in 2026?+
Native max clip length: Sora 2 = 60s, Veo 3 = 30s, Runway Gen-4 = 20s, Kling = 60s, Hailuo = 10s, Pika = 15s, Luma = 18s. For longer pieces, you stitch clips with consistent style references. The calculator lets you set total seconds across N clips.
Is AI video generation cheaper than hiring a video editor?+
For short marketing or social clips: yes, by 10–50×. A 30-second social ad costs $9 on Hailuo vs $500–$3,000 for human production. For brand or narrative work: still cheaper as raw generation but you need an editor to direct, prompt, and stitch — total cost $300–$1,500 vs $5k–$30k human.
What resolution should I use for AI-generated video?+
720p for social drafts (cheap, fast iteration). 1080p for final social and YouTube. 4K for premium brand work (only Veo 3 and Sora 2 support native 4K in 2026, at 2–3× the 1080p rate). The calculator lets you toggle resolution to see cost per clip.
How many AI video clips can I generate for $100 in 2026?+
At Hailuo 02 ($0.10/sec) for 5-second clips: 200 clips. Runway Gen-4 ($0.20/sec): 100 clips. Sora 2 ($0.30/sec): 66 clips. Veo 3 with audio ($0.50/sec): 40 clips. Plug your provider mix and clip length to see your budget.