Compare AI Video Models
Find the perfect model for your project. Compare quality, speed, pricing, and capabilities side by side.
Seedance 2.0
by ByteDanceByteDance's 2nd-gen video model — up to 15s, native audio, first+last frame control
Seedance 2.5
by ByteDanceByteDance's video model with clips up to 30 seconds, 1080P on paid plans and native audio, from 10.3 credits per second
MiniMax H3
by MiniMaxMiniMax's newest video model — 480P to 2K with audio, from 1.5 credits per second
Grok Image Video
by xAIxAI's first video model — text & image to video from 5 credits per clip
Veo 3.1
by GoogleGoogle's fast video model — 8-second clips with audio at a flat 13 credits
Seedance 1.5 Pro
by ByteDanceFlexible duration and quality control for every budget
Kling 3Under maintenance
by KuaishouImage-to-video with realistic motion, 5-15 seconds at up to 1080p
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.5 | MiniMax H3 | Grok Image Video | Veo 3.1 | Seedance 1.5 Pro | Kling 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance | ByteDance | MiniMax | xAI | ByteDance | Kuaishou | |
| Max Duration | 15 seconds | 30 seconds | 15 seconds | 10 seconds | 8 seconds | 12 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p | 480P, 720P, 1080P | 480P, 768P, 2K | 480p, 720p | 720p | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect Ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| Text to Video | — | ||||||
| Image to Video | |||||||
| Reference Images | — | — | — | — | |||
| First & Last Frame | — | — | — | ||||
| Audio Generation | — | — | |||||
| Pricing | 7.7+ credits/s (480p), 16.9 credits/s (720p) | 42–1,659 credits per video | 8–60 credits per video | 5-15 credits per video (flat rate) | 13 credits per video (fixed price) | 2 credits/s (480p), 4 credits/s (720p), 8 credits/s (1080p) | 6 credits/s (720p), 8 credits/s (1080p) |
| Quality | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Speed | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Cost Efficiency | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Versatility | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 6 |
Which Model Should I Use?
Choosing the right AI video model depends on your specific needs. Here is a quick guide to help you decide:
Audio and Frame Control up to 15s: Seedance 2.0New
Free native audio generation (no extra credits), first+last frame control, reference images, 6 aspect ratios, and clips from 4 to 15 seconds at a lower price per second than Seedance 2.5. Best for social media content that needs sound and precise narrative control.
Longest Clips and 1080P: Seedance 2.5New
ByteDance's Seedance 2.5, on Kensa since October 15, 2026. Clips of 4 to 30 seconds with native audio at 480P, 720P or 1080P (1080P on paid plans), from text, one or two images or reference images. 10.3 credits/second at 480P, 22.1 at 720P and 55.3 at 1080P, so a 4-second 480P clip is 42 credits.
Fast Drafts and 2K Output: MiniMax H3New
MiniMax's newest model, launched on July 31, 2026. Text or image to video with audio in every clip, 5 to 15 seconds. 480P and 768P take about 25 seconds; 2K (2560×1440) is on paid plans. 1.5 credits/second at 480P, 2.5 at 768P and 4 at 2K, so a 6-second 768P clip is 15 credits.
Lowest Price per Clip: Grok Image Video
A flat 5 to 15 credits per clip: 6 or 10 seconds at 480p or 720p, from text or an image. Best for quick experiments and high-volume social content where you want many variations.
Flat Price with Audio: Veo 3.1
13 credits for every 8-second clip, audio included. Text, image, first & last frame and reference-image modes make it a good default for testing prompts, short hooks and product reveals.
Best Motion: Kling 3
Realistic motion and physics from a single image (Kling 3 is image-to-video only on Kensa), at 720p or 1080p. Best for realistic human motion, product demos and social media content that needs natural movement.
Budget 1080p: Seedance 1.5 Pro
1080p at 8 credits/second, or from 2 credits/second at 480p, with free audio and 6 aspect ratios including ultrawide 21:9. Best for high-res output on a budget.
Every model supports image-to-video, and all except Kling 3 also support text-to-video. New accounts that sign up with Google get free credits for the lower-cost models (no credit card required); a Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.5 clip costs more than the free credits. Mix and match models across projects to find the best fit for each use case.