Cheapest AI video generator in 2026: real prices, compared
Most AI video tools hide their true cost behind subscriptions. Mina Labs charges per generation in credits (1 credit ≈ $0.064–$0.09 depending on pack), with 20 free credits for new users and automatic refunds when a generation fails. Here is what every video model actually costs for a standard 5-second clip.
💰 Price per 5-second clip (720p unless noted)
| Model | 5s clip | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| LTX 2.3 Distilled | 6 credits | The cheapest AI video anywhere on the platform — fast drafts, social clips, high volume |
| LTX 2.3 Distilled Styled (LoRA) | 7 | Budget video with a custom visual style file |
| LTX 2.3 22B | 7 | Sharper detail than Distilled, still budget-tier |
| LTX 2.3 Fast (1080p) | 8 | Cheapest Full-HD output; 4K from 32 credits |
| LTX 2.3 Quality | 11 | Best LTX fidelity — fine textures and faces |
| Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro | 17 | Entry point into Kling motion quality |
| Kling v3 Turbo Standard | 22 | New: faster Kling v3, text and image to video |
| Grok Imagine Video | 24 | xAI's video engine, strong prompt understanding |
| Kling v3 Standard / Pro / Turbo Pro | 28 | Flagship motion realism |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 28 | ByteDance cinematic look |
| Veo 3.1 (with audio) | 80 | Google's flagship — 720p–4K with native sound |
🏆 So which one should you pick?
- Tightest budget / lots of clips: LTX 2.3 Distilled at 6 credits — a new user's 20 free credits cover three full videos.
- Cheapest 1080p or 4K: LTX 2.3 Fast — 8 credits for Full HD, 32 for 4K (Veo's 4K starts at 80).
- Best motion for the money: Kling v3 Turbo Standard at 22 — most of the v3 look, 6 credits cheaper.
- Maximum quality with sound: Veo 3.1 — the only model here that generates native audio.
Bottom line: a 5-second AI video on Mina Labs starts at 6 credits — roughly $0.40 — with no subscription, and scales up to Veo 3.1 4K when the job calls for it. Every price is shown on the Generate button before you spend anything, and failed generations refund automatically.