Which AI video model is best?

They trade off differently. Some hold motion together better across a longer shot, some respect a start and end frame, some generate synchronised audio, and some are simply far cheaper per second. Each model's page lists its durations, resolutions and whether it supports image-to-video.

What is the difference between text-to-video and image-to-video?

Text-to-video generates a clip from a written prompt alone. Image-to-video animates a still you supply, which gives you much tighter control over composition and character appearance. Most models here do both; some also accept an end frame to steer where the shot finishes.

How long can a generated video be?

It varies by model, typically between 4 and 30 seconds per generation. Longer pieces are made by generating several clips and assembling them, which the Clip Editor in BudgetPixel Studio is built for.

Some video models generate audio natively. For everything else, the Audio Workshop generates music and sound effects you can lay under the clip, and the sound-effect models can sync effects to an existing video.

AI Video Generation Models

43 models available on BudgetPixel

Every text-to-video and image-to-video model on BudgetPixel. Video models vary most on the things that decide whether a shot is usable: how well motion holds together, whether a start and end frame are respected, whether audio comes with it, and how long a single generation can run.

Video is billed per second of output rather than per generation, so the credit figure on each card is a rate — a short clip from an expensive model can cost less than a long one from a cheap model. Each card links to a full breakdown with real sample clips.

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All video generation models

Wan 3.0 Primecredits
High-speed tier of Alibaba's all-in-one Wan 3.0 — the same T2V, I2V (first+last frame), and reference-to-video capabilities with significantly faster generation. 480p/720p/1080p with optional audio. Any integer 2-30s duration at 30fps.
Wan 3.0credits
Alibaba's all-in-one video model. T2V, I2V (first+last frame), and reference-to-video mixing up to 10 reference images, 5 reference video clips (editing, replication & extension), and 5 reference audio clips. 480p/720p/1080p with optional audio. Any integer 2-30s duration at 30fps.
SeeDance 2.5credits
ByteDance's flagship multimodal video model. T2V, I2V (start+end frame), and reference-to-video mixing up to 15 reference images, 5 reference video clips (editing & extension), and 5 reference audio clips. 480p/720p/1080p with optional audio generation. Any integer 4-30s duration.
MiniMax H3credits
MiniMax's flagship multimodal video model. Text-to-video, image-to-video (start + end frame), and reference-to-video.
SeeDance 2.0 Minicredits
Best cost-performance variant of SeeDance 2.0. Supports T2V, I2V (start+end frame), and reference-to-video (up to 9 reference images, optional reference audio). 480p/720p with optional audio generation. Any integer 4-15s duration.
HappyHorse 1.1credits
Newest HappyHorse video model with highly realistic dynamic rendering. Supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-to-video (up to 9 reference images for subject-consistent generation). 720p/1080p at 3-15s. No video-edit mode (1.0 only).
Kling 3.0 Turbocredits
Kuaishou's Kling 3.0 Turbo via the official Kling AI API — fast generations with native audio always included. Text-to-video and image-to-video (first frame) at 720p or 1080p, any duration from 3 to 15 seconds.
PixVerse C1credits
PixVerse's cinematic model for high-quality, reference-driven generation. Supports text-to-video, image-to-video (start + end frame), and reference-to-video (up to 3 images). 360p/720p/1080p at 5s, 10s, or 15s.
Kling V3 Omnicredits
Kuaishou's Kling V3 Omni model via the official Kling AI API.
Kling 3.0 4Kcredits
Kuaishou's newest Kling model at native 4K resolution via the official Kling AI API. Flagship tier for hero shots and premium output. Text-to-video and image-to-video at any duration from 3 to 15 seconds with start/end frame control and optional audio.
Kling 3.0 Procredits
Kuaishou's newest Kling model in Professional mode (1080p) via the official Kling AI API. Best balance of quality and cost in the v3.0 family. Text-to-video and image-to-video at any duration from 3 to 15 seconds with start/end frame control and optional audio.
Kling 3.0 Standardcredits
Kuaishou's newest Kling model in Standard mode (720p) via the official Kling AI API. Cost-effective tier with the same prompt adherence and start/end frame control as Pro. Text-to-video and image-to-video at any duration from 3 to 15 seconds.
SeeDance 2.0 Fastcredits
Faster and more affordable variant of SeeDance 2.0. Supports T2V, I2V (start+end frame), and reference-to-video (up to 9 reference images, optional reference audio). 480p/720p with optional audio generation. Any integer 4-15s duration.
SeeDance 2.0credits
ByteDance's latest video generation model. Supports T2V, I2V (start+end frame), and reference-to-video (up to 9 reference images, optional reference audio). 480p/720p/1080p/4K (10-bit) with optional audio generation. Any integer 4-15s duration.
PixVerse V6credits
PixVerse's latest model with multi-clip narrative and audio. Supports text-to-video, image-to-video (start + end frame), and reference-to-video (up to 3 images). 360p/720p/1080p at 5s, 10s, or 15s.
Wan 2.7credits
Latest Wan model with prompt-driven narrative, start+end frame I2V, video editing, and audio. Supports 720p/1080p at 5s, 10s, or 15s.
Wan 2.2 Animate Movecredits
Animate a character from a reference image using a driving video. The character in the image will perform the movements shown in the video.
Wan 2.2 Animate Replacecredits
Replace a character in a driving video with one from a reference image. The replacement character will perform the same actions as the original.
Vidu Q3 Procredits
Vidu's Q3 Pro model with 540p/720p/1080p resolution, optional audio, and image-to-video. Supports 4s and 8s durations.
P Videocredits
PrunaAI's fast video generation with native audio, text-to-video and image-to-video. Supports audio input for lip-sync and rhythm matching.
Grok Imagine Videocredits
xAI's video generation model with flexible 1-15 second durations. Supports text-to-video and image-to-video at 480p or 720p.
Wan 2.6 I2V Flashcredits
Fast and affordable image-to-video with multi-shot cinematic generation. Half the cost of Wan 2.6 I2V with same quality. Supports 720p/1080p at 5s, 10s, or 15s duration with audio.
SeeDance 1.5 Procredits
ByteDance's latest video generation model with optional audio. Supports T2V and I2V (with start+end frame) at 480p, 720p, or 1080p resolution.
Wan 2.6credits
Wan model with multi-shot cinematic video generation. Supports 720p/1080p at 5s, 10s, or 15s duration with audio.
Kling v2.6 Procredits
Latest Kling model with optional audio generation. High quality text-to-video and image-to-video with start/end frame control and sound support.
Wan 2.5credits
Advanced text-to-video and image-to-video with audio synchronization support.
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 Fastcredits
Faster and more affordable variant of Hailuo 2.3. Image-to-video only. Supports 768p (6s/10s) and 1080p (6s only).
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3credits
Latest MiniMax video model with enhanced quality and motion. Supports 768p (6s/10s) and 1080p (6s only).
LTX-2 Fastcredits
Lightricks' fast video generation model with high-quality output. Supports 1080p, 2k, and 4k resolutions with optional audio generation. Only supports 16:9 aspect ratio.
Wan 2.5 I2V Fastcredits
Fast image-to-video with audio synchronization. Supports 720p and 1080p at 5s or 10s duration.
Wan 2.5 T2V Fastcredits
Fast text-to-video with audio synchronization. Supports 720p and 1080p at 5s or 10s duration.
Veo 3.1 Fastcredits
Faster video generation with audio output at 1080p (no reference images).
Veo 3.1credits
Enhanced video generation with reference images and audio output at 1080p.
SeeDance 1 Litecredits
ByteDance video generation model with text-to-video and image-to-video support for 5s or 10s videos at 480p, 720p, and 1080p resolution.
MiniMax Hailuo 02credits
Balanced quality and speed from MiniMax.
Wan 2.2 I2V A14Bcredits
High‑quality image‑to‑video pipeline.
Wan 2.2 I2V Fastcredits
Fast and affordable Image‑to‑video conversion.
Wan 2.2 T2V Fastcredits
Fast and inexpensive text‑to‑video.
Veo 3 Fastcredits
Speed‑optimized Veo variant of veo-3.
SeeDance 1 Pro 1080pcredits
1080p high quality video generation and stylization.
SeeDance 1 Pro 480pcredits
480p video generation with a balance of quality and speed.
Veo 3credits
Creative video generation with cinematic style.
HappyHorse 1.0credits
New text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-to-video model with highly realistic dynamic rendering. Supports up to 3 reference images for subject-consistent generation. 720p/1080p at 3-15s.

AI Video Generation Models — common questions

Which AI video model is best?: They trade off differently. Some hold motion together better across a longer shot, some respect a start and end frame, some generate synchronised audio, and some are simply far cheaper per second. Each model's page lists its durations, resolutions and whether it supports image-to-video.
How is AI video priced?: Per second of output, not per generation — so the credit figure on each card is a rate. A 5-second clip from an expensive model can cost less than a 15-second clip from a cheaper one. The pricing block on each model page shows a worked example.
What is the difference between text-to-video and image-to-video?: Text-to-video generates a clip from a written prompt alone. Image-to-video animates a still you supply, which gives you much tighter control over composition and character appearance. Most models here do both; some also accept an end frame to steer where the shot finishes.
How long can a generated video be?: It varies by model, typically between 4 and 30 seconds per generation. Longer pieces are made by generating several clips and assembling them, which the Clip Editor in BudgetPixel Studio is built for.
Can I add sound?: Some video models generate audio natively. For everything else, the Audio Workshop generates music and sound effects you can lay under the clip, and the sound-effect models can sync effects to an existing video.

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