Best AI video generators by use case
There is no single best AI video model. These picks come from the specs and prices in the Melter studio today, so you can choose by what the clip needs.
Popular all-rounders
Strong results across most shots, with sound on video models.
Longest clips
The longest clip length in the studio, for scenes that need time.
- Kling 4.0 from 158 credits
- Kling 4.0 from References from 158 credits
- Seedance 2.5 from 149 credits
- Seedance 2.5 from References from 125 credits
Lowest price
The lowest starting price, for drafts and volume.
- PixVerse V6 from References from 6 credits
Highest quality
The highest output resolution in the studio.
- Gemini Omni 1.1 from 41 credits
- Gemini Omni 1.1 from References from 41 credits
- Gemini Omni Flash Dev from 99 credits
- Gemini Omni Flash Dev from Image from 99 credits
With sound at the lowest price
The cheapest model that can add sound to the clip.
- PixVerse V6 from References from 6 credits
Photo to video at the lowest price
The cheapest model that starts from your photo.
- PixVerse V6 Start-End from 6 credits
Side by side
| Model | Made by | From | Quality | Length | Sound | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 3.0 | Kling | 65 credits | 1080p | 3 to 15 s | Yes | Prompt or Start frame |
| Veo 3.1 | Veo | 220 credits | 4K | 4 to 8 s | Yes | Prompt or Start frame |
| Kling 4.0 | Kling | 158 credits | 1080p | 3 to 30 s | No | Prompt or Start frame |
| Kling 4.0 from References | Kling | 158 credits | 1080p | 3 to 30 s | No | Prompt + References |
| Seedance 2.5 | Seedance | 149 credits | 1080p | 4 to 30 s | Yes | Prompt or Start frame |
| Seedance 2.5 from References | Seedance | 125 credits | 1080p | 4 to 30 s | Yes | Prompt + References |
| PixVerse V6 from References | PixVerse | 6 credits | 1080p | 1 to 15 s | Yes | Prompt + References |
| Gemini Omni 1.1 | Gemini Omni | 41 credits | 4K | 3 to 10 s | No | Prompt or Start frame |
| Gemini Omni 1.1 from References | Gemini Omni | 41 credits | 4K | 3 to 10 s | No | Prompt + References |
| Gemini Omni Flash Dev | Gemini Omni | 99 credits | 4K | 4 to 10 s | No | Prompt |
| Gemini Omni Flash Dev from Image | Gemini Omni | 99 credits | 4K | 4 to 10 s | No | Prompt |
| PixVerse V6 Start-End | PixVerse | 6 credits | 1080p | 1 to 15 s | Yes | Start frame + End frame |
Compare them head to head
Questions
What is the best AI video generator?
It depends on the shot. Kling 3.0 and Veo 3.1 are popular all-rounders with sound, the longest clips come from Kling 4.0 and Seedance 2.5, and the cheapest models are best for drafts. Try them side by side and see each price first.
Is there a free AI video generator?
Yes. New accounts on Melter get free credits at sign-up, to spend on any model or tool.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes. You own what you make on Melter and can use it commercially, within the law and our Terms of Service.