Which AI video model is cheapest per second?
On Reviral today, the cheapest AI video model per second is Veo 3.1 Lite (no sound: the studio makes a mute video): 12 credits for an 8-second 720p clip, or 1.5 credits a second (about $0.019 a second at the $4.99 Mini Pack rate). Next come Hailuo 02 at 512p (1.7 credits, about $0.021) and Hailuo 2.3 Fast (2.4 credits, about $0.030). Checked 24 September 2026. Pay by card, or in ringgit (RM) with Touch 'n Go eWallet for credit packs or Visa/Mastercard for monthly plans.
- 1.5
- credits a second
- 12 credits
- 8-second 720p clip
- $0.019
- a second
The 10 cheapest AI video models per second on Reviral
| Model | Credits a second | US$ a second (Mini Pack) | Resolution | Clip length | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 1.5 | $0.019 | 720p | 8 s only | No |
| Hailuo 02 | 1.7 | $0.021 | 512p | 6 or 10 s | No |
| Hailuo 2.3 Fast | 2.4 | $0.030 | 768p | 6 or 10 s | No |
| MiniMax H3 Pro | 2.4 | $0.030 | 768p | 4 to 15 s | Yes |
| Omni Flash | 2.5 | $0.031 | 720p | 4, 6 or 10 s | No |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 3.0 | $0.037 | 720p | 8 s only | No |
| Hailuo 2.3 | 3.3 | $0.041 | 768p | 6 or 10 s | No |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | 3.4 | $0.042 | 480p | 4 to 12 s | Optional |
| Seedance 2.5 | 4.07 | $0.051 | 720p | 30 s only | Yes |
| Wan 2.6 Flash | 4.2 | $0.052 | 1080p | 5, 10 or 15 s | Yes |
Credits read from Reviral's live model list, checked 24 September 2026. Veo, Hailuo, Omni Flash and the 30-second Seedance 2.5 option charge one price per clip; their per-second figure is that price ÷ the longest length. Pay by card, or in ringgit (RM) with Touch 'n Go eWallet for credit packs or Visa/Mastercard for monthly plans.
Is cheapest per second always cheapest overall?
No. A Hailuo clip costs the same at 6 or 10 seconds, so a 6-second Hailuo 02 clip is 2.8 credits a second (about $0.035).
For 30 seconds, four 8-second Veo 3.1 Lite clips cost 48 credits (about $0.60) of silent video you join yourself; Seedance 2.5 makes one 30-second clip with sound for 122 credits (about $1.52).
Written and checked by the Reviral team on 24 September 2026. Prices read from the live studio and the public model list that day.
What do other sites report per second?
Reviral publishes this page and is one of the sources listed.
| Source | Model | Price a second | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reviral | Veo 3.1 Lite, 720p | 1.5 credits (about $0.019) | reviral.ai/api/v1/models, 24 Sep 2026 |
| rangy.ai | Veo 3.1 Lite, video only | $0.05 | rangy.ai/blog/ai-video-pricing-explained, published 15 May 2026, checked 24 Sep 2026 |
| rangy.ai | Veo 3.1 Standard with audio | $0.40 | same page, published 15 May 2026, checked 24 Sep 2026 |
Cheapest AI video questions
How much does a 30-second AI video cost?+
On Reviral from 122 credits (about $1.52, checked 24 September 2026): one 30-second Seedance 2.5 clip at 720p.
Is the cheapest model good enough for ads?+
Test it: make the same shot on two models and compare before a campaign.
Why do some models charge per clip?+
They make fixed lengths, like 8 seconds for Veo 3.1 Lite, so a clip has one price: 12 credits (about $0.15).
Does resolution change the price?+
On most models, yes; the table shows each model's cheapest listed resolution.
Do failed renders cost credits?+
No. Credits come back automatically if a render cannot finish.
Compare more prices
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The 12-credit price line in the studio
Veo 3.1 Lite in the studio: an 8-second 720p clip shows 12 credits.
Try the cheapest model per second
Opens the studio with Veo 3.1 Lite picked: 12 credits (about $0.15) for 8 seconds with no sound, checked 24 September 2026. 100 free credits at sign-up, no card. Pay by card, or in ringgit (RM) with Touch 'n Go eWallet for credit packs or Visa/Mastercard for monthly plans.
Make an 8-second clip with Veo 3.1 LiteLast updated: September 24, 2026