Find the Right AI Video Model
13+ models, one platform, one pool of credits. Tell us what you're making and we'll point you to the model that does it best — with real examples and per-video pricing.
Which model should I use?
1. What are you making?
2. What matters most?
Budget & Everyday
The most affordable ways to turn ideas into video. Great for daily posting, testing ideas, and volume.
Veo 3.1 Lite
BEST VALUEThe cheapest way to make a real video — Google Veo quality at 1/2 the price of anything else.
Best for
- Daily social posts
- Bulk content & testing ideas
- Anime & stylized clips
- Talking scenes with sound
Pick it when
You want the most videos per dollar. 50 videos on a $19.9 plan — nothing else comes close.
Skip it when
Your prompt is a complex physical effect (hands squishing objects, precise transformations) — use Seedance Mini instead.
Veo 3 Fast
BALANCEDThe all-rounder: solid realism, fast turnaround, audio included.
Best for
- Product & ad drafts
- Realistic everyday scenes
- Quick iterations before a premium render
Pick it when
You want reliable realism without premium pricing.
Skip it when
You need heavy visual effects or top-tier cinematic detail.
VO3 Basic (Hailuo)
Fast, cheap drafts — good for blocking out ideas before spending more.
Best for
- Rapid idea testing
- Storyboard drafts
Pick it when
You just need to see the motion before committing to a better model.
Skip it when
You need audio or final-quality output.
Effects & Motion (Seedance family)
Best-in-class instruction following. When the video IS the effect — squish, cakeify, fan cam, transformations — these deliver.
Seedance 2.0 Mini
BEST FOR EFFECTSThe best instruction-follower on the platform. Complex multi-step actions actually happen.
Best for
- Viral effects (squish, cakeify, inflate…)
- ASMR & satisfying videos
- Fan cam / meme formats
- Multi-step motion prompts
Pick it when
The effect is the whole point. If your prompt says "X happens, then Y, then Z", Mini executes all three.
Skip it when
A simple scene is enough — Veo 3.1 Lite does that for 1/4 the credits.
Seedance 2.0 Fast
Seedance quality with quicker turnaround for 5s clips.
Best for
- Short effect clips
- Reference-image workflows (up to 9 images)
Pick it when
You need Seedance motion quality in a short clip, fast.
Skip it when
Mini covers most effect use-cases for half the credits per second.
Seedance 2.0
The full-power Seedance: longest durations, best consistency, multi-reference input.
Best for
- 15s continuous shots
- Character consistency across scenes
- Video-to-video editing
Pick it when
You need duration or consistency that Mini can't hold.
Skip it when
Budget matters and the clip is under 8 seconds.
Cinematic & Premium
Maximum visual quality for ads, film-style shots, and hero content.
Veo 3.1 Pro
TOP QUALITYGoogle's flagship: the most cinematic realism on the platform.
Best for
- Hero ad shots
- Film-style scenes
- Content where quality sells
Pick it when
This video represents your brand. Pay for the best pixels.
Skip it when
You're iterating — draft on Veo 3 Fast first, then re-render the winner here.
Kling 3.0
Native 4K output with strong motion — the resolution king.
Best for
- 4K deliverables
- Dynamic camera moves
- Dance & action
Pick it when
The client asked for 4K, or motion energy is the priority.
Skip it when
You only publish at 720p/1080p — you'd pay for pixels nobody sees.
Sora 2 Pro
OpenAI's creative engine — distinctive style and imaginative scenes.
Best for
- Surreal & imaginative concepts
- Unique visual styles
Pick it when
You want a look that doesn't feel like every other AI video.
Skip it when
You need speed — Sora renders slower than everything else.
Specialty Models
Unique strengths: longer durations, 4K, multi-image control, or distinctive styles.
WAN 2.7
Alibaba's workhorse: 10-15s durations with native audio at a fair price.
Best for
- Longer continuous clips
- First/last-frame control
Pick it when
8 seconds isn't enough and you don't want premium prices.
Skip it when
Short clips — the 10s minimum means you pay for length you may not need.
Gemini Omni
Google's multimodal editor — generate, then edit videos with text, up to 4K.
Best for
- Video editing with prompts
- 4K short clips
Pick it when
You want to modify an existing video, not just generate one.
Skip it when
Standard text-to-video — the mainline models are stronger generators.
Veo 3.1 Multi-Image
Upload 1-5 reference images or set start→end frames for controlled animation.
Best for
- Product consistency from photos
- Start→End frame animation
Pick it when
The output must match specific reference images.
Skip it when
You're starting from text only.
Kling 2.6 Pro
Proven motion consistency with audio — the dependable middle option.
Best for
- Character motion
- Dance videos
Pick it when
You liked Kling results before and don't need 4K.
Skip it when
Kling 3.0 is only a little more for a big resolution jump.
Still not sure? Just start.
Every plan works with every model. Start with Veo 3.1 Lite at 100 credits per video and upgrade the moment a clip deserves better pixels.