Correction, 2026-09-30: the 1080p row named Hailuo H3 Max Turbo as the cheapest; Pruna p-video Draft at 1080p is cheaper, at 1.4 credits a second. We also missed Creatify Boreal, the cheapest sound per second we can confirm and the cheaper of the two 2K models. Fixed below.
One second of AI video on 8frame costs between about 0.7 credits and 56, depending on the model, the resolution and whether it generates sound. At pack rate a credit is $0.01, so that is under a cent to $0.56 a second. The cheapest is Pruna's p-video Draft at 720p; the most expensive is full Veo 3.1 with audio. Most everyday models sit between 5 and 22 credits a second. These rates are read from the 8frame app on 2026-09-30, and every model bills by the second except where noted.
Every video model, per second
Credits per second of output. Divide by 100 for dollars at pack rate.
| Model | Setting | Credits per second | 5 s clip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruna p-video Draft | 720p / 1080p | 0.7 / 1.4 | 4 / 7 |
| Creatify Boreal | 720p / 1080p / 2K, audio always on | 1.35 / 4.05 / 16.2 | 7 / 21 / 81 |
| Pruna p-video | 720p / 1080p | 2.7 / 5.4 | 14 / 27 |
| Hailuo H3 Max Turbo | 480p / 768p / 1080p | 3.4 / 5.4 / 10.8 | 17 / 27 / 54 |
| Wan 3.0 | 480p / 720p / 1080p | 4.7 / 9.5 / 18.9 | 24 / 48 / 95 |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | 720p, silent / with audio | about 4.1 / 6.8 | 8 s: 33 / 54 |
| Grok Imagine | 480p / 720p, audio always on | 6.8 / 9.5 | 34 / 48 |
| Runway Gen-4 Turbo | from a start image | 8 | 40 |
| Kling 2.5 Turbo Pro | silent | 9.5 | 48 |
| Seedance 2.0 | 480p / 720p, audio on | 9.6 / 21.6 | 48 / 108 |
| Kling 2.6 Pro | silent / with audio | about 9.4 / 19 | 47 / 95 |
| Wan 2.2 | 720p | 10 | 50 |
| Kling v3 Standard | silent / with audio | 11.3 / 17 | 57 / 86 |
| Kling O3 | silent / with audio | 11.3 / 15.1 | 57 / 76 |
| Kling 2.1 Pro | silent | 13.2 | 67 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p / 720p, audio on | 13.9 / 31.2 | 70 / 157 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | silent / with audio | 14 / 21 | 8 s: 112 / 168 |
| Kling O1 Reference | up to 7 references | 14.6 | 73 |
| Kling v3 Pro | silent / with audio | 15.1 / 22.7 | 76 / 114 |
| Gemini Omni Flash | audio always on | 16.9 | 85 |
| Hailuo H3 | 2K | 17.6 | 88 |
| Wan 3.0 Prime | 480p / 720p / 1080p | 9.2 / 18.9 / 37.8 | 46 / 95 / 189 |
| Happy Horse | 720p / 1080p | 19 / 37.8 | 95 / 189 |
| Wan 2.5 | 1080p | 20.3 | 102 |
| Kling 2.1 Master | silent | 37.8 | 189 |
| Veo 3.1 | 1080p, silent / with audio | 28 / 56 | 8 s: 224 / 448 |
Veo models run 4, 6 or 8 seconds, so their clip column shows 8 seconds. Pruna p-video had no production runs on 8frame in the 30 days to 2026-09-29, Creatify Boreal had none to 2026-09-30, and Hailuo H3 Max Turbo was added in late September: we quote their prices, not their quality. Hailuo H3 Max Turbo runs 5 to 15 seconds and is billed at its provider's list price.
What changes the rate
Resolution. On models with a resolution setting, doubling the tier roughly doubles the rate: Wan 3.0 goes 4.7, 9.5, 18.9; Hailuo H3 Max Turbo 3.4, 5.4, 10.8; Seedance 2.5 goes 13.9 to 31.2.
Audio. On Veo and Kling, sound is a setting and it costs: full Veo 3.1 is 28 a second silent and 56 with audio; Kling v3 Standard 11.3 and 17. On Seedance, Grok Imagine, Gemini Omni Flash, Creatify Boreal and Pruna p-video, audio is included at one price. Which models make sound at all is in AI video models with audio, by model.
Length. Per-second billing means a 10-second clip costs about twice a 5-second one. Veo is the exception in shape, not in price: it only offers 4, 6 and 8 seconds. Lengths per model are in AI video clip length limits by model.
Video input. Editing or extending a video costs more than generating one: Seedance 2.5 with a video input is 654 for 5 seconds at 720p. See edit an existing video with AI.
Cheapest per second, by job
| Job | Cheapest option on 8frame | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rough motion drafts | Pruna p-video Draft, 720p | 0.7 credits/s |
| Drafts from a known model family | Hailuo H3 Max Turbo, 480p, or Wan 3.0, 480p | 3.4 or 4.7 credits/s |
| Vertical social clips at 720p class | Hailuo H3 Max Turbo, 768p | 5.4 credits/s |
| Clips with sound, cheap | Creatify Boreal, 720p | 1.35 credits/s |
| Clips with sound, established models | Grok Imagine at 480p, or Veo 3.1 Lite | about 6.8 credits/s |
| 1080p | Pruna p-video Draft, or Creatify Boreal with sound | 1.4 or 4.05 credits/s |
| 2K | Creatify Boreal, or Hailuo H3 | 16.2 or 17.6 credits/s |
| Long single takes (up to 30 s) | Wan 3.0 or Seedance 2.5 at 480p | 4.7 or 13.9 credits/s |
Per second is not the whole story. A model that needs three tries costs three times its rate; draft cheap, then finish on the model the shot needs. The full cost walkthrough is in how much does AI video cost.
FAQ
What is the cheapest AI video per second? On 8frame, Pruna's p-video Draft at about 0.7 credits a second at 720p (4 credits for 5 seconds). Among the better-known models, Hailuo H3 Max Turbo at 480p is 3.4 credits a second (17 for 5 seconds) and Wan 3.0 at 480p 4.7. With sound, Creatify Boreal at 720p is 1.35 credits a second (7 for 5 seconds).
How much does Veo 3.1 cost per second? On 8frame, 56 credits a second with audio (448 for 8 seconds) and 28 silent. Veo 3.1 Fast is 21 with audio, Lite about 6.8.
How much does Kling cost per second? Kling v3 Standard is 11.3 credits a second silent and 17 with audio; Kling 2.6 Pro about 9.4 silent and 19 with audio; Kling v3 Pro 15.1 and 22.7.
Is it cheaper to make one long clip or several short ones? With per-second billing, the same total length costs about the same either way. Several short clips are usually cheaper in practice because a failed short take wastes fewer seconds.
Sources
- 8frame per-second rates: the 8frame app, checked 2026-09-30; Pruna production usage: 8frame production data, read-only, 2026-09-29; Creatify Boreal production usage: same source, 2026-09-30
Pay for the seconds you keep. The 8frame canvas is free and unlimited; generation is paid from $19/month.