AI Video Generation Cost Comparison Calculator

Enter the number of finished clips needed each month, the length of each clip, and the average number of generation attempts needed for one usable result.

The calculator converts that plan into total generations and generated seconds. It then shows the cost per generated clip, cost per usable clip, monthly cost, yearly cost, and the lowest-cost option for the same workload.

This gives a more useful planning number than multiplying a provider's advertised rate by the final video length alone.

Use 1 attempt when the first output is usually accepted. Use 2 or 3 when clips often need regeneration for motion, framing, prompt changes, product accuracy, character consistency, or unwanted visual details.

A higher attempt count can be appropriate for advertisements, story scenes, product videos, or client work where only a small share of generated clips reaches the final edit.

Keep the same attempts value while comparing providers so the cost ranking remains consistent.

The built-in list includes current Google Veo 3.1 Standard, Fast, and Lite prices from the Gemini API, plus current non-deprecated video models listed in the Runway API pricing documentation.

Resolution and audio details are shown inside the model labels where the official pricing table gives a separate rate. Models with an announced deprecation or shutdown are not included as built-in choices.

A custom provider option is available for another API, negotiated rate, or private platform quote.

• Choose a video-generation API before integration.
• Estimate the budget for monthly social or ad clips.
• See how retries change the real cost per usable clip.
• Compare 720p, 1080p, 4K, audio, and no-audio prices.
• Check whether a production plan fits a monthly budget.
• Compare a public API price with a private provider quote.
• Estimate annual video-generation spend before scaling.

A complete production budget may also include prompt testing, source images, voiceover, music, editing, upscaling, storage, moderation, subscriptions, API gateway fees, failed jobs, taxes, and human review.

Some providers charge only for successful generations while others may use credits, minimum charges, subscriptions, or different rules. Review the exact billing terms before a final purchase decision.

Built-in prices were checked on June 19, 2026 against the official Google Gemini API and Runway API pricing pages. Prices, preview status, models, limits, and billing rules can change.