AI Video API Cost Calculator
What will your workload actually cost? Compare every tracked provider at your clip length and volume — normalized to cost per second so per-clip, token and credit schemes are directly comparable.
$301/month
potential saving at your volume — cheapest vs most expensive tracked option for this selection
| Provider | Mode | Tier | Res | Audio | $ / second | Per 5s clip | Monthly (100 clips) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReplicateCHEAPEST | Text→Video | standard | 480p | ? | $0.080 | $0.40 | $40.00 |
| WaveSpeedAI | Text→Video | standard | 720p | ✓ | $0.10 | $0.50 | $50.00 |
| WaveSpeedAI | Text→Video | fast | 720p | ✓ | $0.10 | $0.50 | $50.00 |
| WaveSpeedAI | Text→Video | standard | 1080p | ✓ | $0.15 | $0.75 | $75.00 |
| BytePlus (official) | Text→Video | standard | 720p | ✓ | $0.15 | $0.76 | $75.60 |
| Replicate | Text→Video | standard | 720p | ✓ | $0.18 | $0.90 | $90.00 |
| fal.ai | Text→Video | fast | 720p | ✓ | $0.24 | $1.21 | $121 |
| fal.ai | Image→Video | standard | 720p | ✓ | $0.30 | $1.51 | $151 |
| fal.ai | Text→Video | standard | 720p | ✓ | $0.30 | $1.52 | $152 |
| fal.ai | Text→Video | standard | 1080p | ✓ | $0.68 | $3.41 | $341 |
Rates are normalized cost-per-second; per-clip billing schemes assume your clip length divides evenly into the provider's billing increments. Verify final pricing on the provider's page before committing volume.
Calculator FAQ
How does the AI video cost calculator work?
Pick a model, resolution, clip length and monthly clip volume. The calculator multiplies each provider's normalized cost-per-second rate by your usage and ranks every option — using our dataset of 91 tracked prices (last verified Jul 30, 2026).
Which AI video API is cheapest overall?
There is no single answer — it depends on the model, resolution and whether you need audio. Budget relays are often 2–5× cheaper than premium aggregators for the same model, and official first-party APIs are sometimes cheapest of all. That's exactly what the calculator shows for your specific workload.
Can I use this data programmatically?
Yes — the full normalized dataset is free at /api/v1/prices (no API key). Attribution with a link is appreciated.