FAQ
Answers use the October 2026 snapshot. They do not add prices that were not published.
What is the cheapest AI video generator?
The cheapest AI video generator per 10 seconds in the October 19, 2026 snapshot is Midjourney Video at $0.20 (Basic $10/200 GPU min; verified). How that figure was calculated: $10/200 = $0.05/min; SD batch-1 = 2 min per 5s clip; ~10s = 2 x 2 min = 4 min -> $0.20 (480p, silent; 5s+4s extension = 9s)
What is the cheapest AI video generator subscription?
The lowest single monthly price in the October 19, 2026 snapshot is Google Veo / Omni Flash Google AI Plus at $4.99 (partially verified). The lowest verified monthly price is $10.00, shared by Midjourney Video Basic at $10.00; Pika Starter at $10.00; PixVerse Standard at $10.00.
What is the best AI video generator in 2026?
This site does not publish a quality ranking. The October 19, 2026 snapshot ranks tools by published cost per 10 seconds and shows each vendor's stated strengths. We did not run our own picture tests. The cheapest AI video generator per 10 seconds in the October 19, 2026 snapshot is Midjourney Video at $0.20 (Basic $10/200 GPU min; verified).
What do Reddit threads call the best AI video generator?
We do not compile Reddit votes or forum sentiment. Search interest in that phrase is not a ranking. Use the cost table and the source links on each tool.
Which AI video generators include audio?
Tools whose audio field starts with yes in this snapshot: Google Veo / Omni Flash, Kling AI, Hailuo, Seedance (Dreamina), Vidu, PixVerse, Grok Imagine. Fields that say the answer depends on the model, or that native audio is unverified, are listed as mixed on the cost table.
How is AI video generator cost per 10 seconds calculated?
Each figure is copied from the October 19, 2026 research snapshot, including the math note on that row. We do not fill blanks, and we do not convert a per-second API quote into a new 10-second price unless that 10-second figure is already in the snapshot. 'unverified' = could not be confirmed on an official page; third-party values kept only with explicit notes. Prices exclude tax; promo first-month prices noted separately.
Where can I compare AI video API pricing?
The lowest published API cost per 10 seconds in the October 19, 2026 snapshot is Grok Imagine at $0.30 (API; verified). Other API rates are quoted per second on each tool page and are not converted further here.
What is the best AI video generator for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or music videos?
This snapshot has no use-case test for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, music videos, or ads. It cannot name a best tool for those jobs. Compare published length, audio, and cost instead.
What replaced Sora?
OpenAI discontinued the Sora app on April 26, 2026 and removed the Videos API on September 24, 2026. Sora has no current price. The lowest published cost per 10 seconds among still-active tools is Midjourney Video at $0.20 (Basic $10/200 GPU min; verified). Nothing in the checked sources names an official replacement.
When did Sora shut down?
The Sora app shut down on April 26, 2026 (April 26, 2026). The Videos API and sora-2 models were removed on September 24, 2026. Source: https://platform.openai.com/docs/deprecations ; https://help.openai.com/en/articles/20001152-what-to-know-about-the-sora-discontinuation.
Is there a Sora alternative with a published price?
The cheapest AI video generator per 10 seconds in the October 19, 2026 snapshot is Midjourney Video at $0.20 (Basic $10/200 GPU min; verified). Higher-priced active tools are listed under that row. Sora's own price fields are blank.