Generated-video tools, priced honestly — including the discarded generations that every published comparison leaves out.
Last checked 2026-09-05
How to read this
These tools bill per second of output, and most output gets thrown away. Budget three generations per usable clip and the effective rate triples, which is why generated visuals dominate a production budget in a way nothing else does.
Runway
Generated video clips, priced per second of output.
Pricing
Credit based · from $12/mo
Free tier
One-off trial credits
Best for
A handful of hero shots where no stock footage exists
Watch out
Budget three generations per usable clip. Costs climb faster than any other line.