AI video generation cost calculator
This AI video generation cost calculator multiplies Makernice's live prices from GET /v1/pricing by your seconds, clips and batches for all 16 models, including Seedance, Kling 3.0, Wan 3.0 and MiniMax H3. Per-second prices are truncated to 4 decimals and totals rounded to the cent; the quote before each run is the binding amount, locked for 12 minutes.
Prices as of October 22, 2026 (price list v5). Live rates replace these if they change.
| Model | Mode | Resolution | $/s | Per clip | Batch total | Monthly | Model page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 | Text to video | 480p | $0.1152 | $0.58 | $0.58 | — | Seedance 2.5 |
One top-up of $15. Informational only. No top-up fee from Makernice; sales tax/VAT may apply at checkout depending on your location.
Per-second prices are shown truncated to 4 decimals and totals rounded to the cent. The quote is the amount you pay; it's locked for 12 minutes.
| Model | Type | Default resolution | Unit price | 10 s clip / 1 image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 | Video | 720p | $0.2592 | $2.59 |
| Seedance 2.0 | Video | 720p | $0.1704 | $1.70 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Video | 720p | $0.1027 | $1.03 |
| MiniMax H3 | Video | 2K | $0.156 | $1.56 |
| MiniMax H3 Max | Video | 768p | $0.0685 | $0.69 |
| MiniMax H3 Max Turbo | Video | 768p | $0.048 | $0.48 |
| Wan 3.0 | Video | 720p | $0.0789 | $0.79 |
| Wan 3.0 Prime | Video | 720p | $0.1234 | $1.23 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro | Video | 1080p | $0.1612 | $1.61 |
| Kling 3.0 Standard | Video | 720p | $0.1209 | $1.21 |
| Kling 3.0 4K | Video | 4K | $0.5142 | $5.14 |
| Happy Horse 1.1 | Video | 720p | $0.168 | $1.68 |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Image | 1K | $0.0351 | $0.0351 |
| Seedream 5.0 | Image | 2K | $0.0336 | $0.0336 |
| Qwen3 Image | Image | 1K | $0.0236 | $0.0236 |
| Qwen3 Pro Image | Image | 1K | $0.0328 | $0.0328 |
How is the estimate calculated?
The calculator multiplies each model's unit price from GET /v1/pricing by seconds per clip (or images), clips, any regeneration rate and batches per month, using exact micro-USD values. It covers generation charges only (no top-up fee from Makernice; sales tax/VAT may apply at checkout depending on your location), and your quote before each run is the binding amount. How AI video API pricing works →
Download the price dataset
All Makernice prices as open data:
Columns: snapshot_utc, price_version, model, vendor, type, mode, resolution, unit, unit_price_micro_usd, unit_price_usd, official_unit_price_micro_usd, official_unit_price_usd, duration_min_s, duration_max_s, max_reference_images, source_url
The dataset includes an official list-price column (`official_unit_price_*`): the model vendor's list price for the same model, mode, resolution and unit. It is empty where the price list has no official value. License: CC BY 4.0. Suggested attribution: AI video API prices by Makernice (makernice.com), CC BY 4.0, snapshot {date}.
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<p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://makernice.com/tools/ai-video-cost-calculator/">AI video cost calculator</a> by Makernice</p>About Makernice
Makernice is an AI video and image generation API: one API key and one prepaid balance for 16 models from ByteDance, Kuaishou, MiniMax and Alibaba. Every run starts with a quote that locks the price for 12 minutes, through Makernice's own async REST API (quote, create, poll, cancel).
Frequently asked questions
How is the estimate calculated?
Each model's unit price from GET /v1/pricing is multiplied by seconds per clip (or images), clips per batch, any regeneration rate and batches per month. The math uses exact micro-USD values; per-second prices are shown to 4 decimals and totals to the cent. The quote you get before each run is the binding amount.
Are failed generations charged?
No. Failed, timed-out and input-moderation-rejected runs release their hold, so the calculator doesn't add a cost for them. Note: if a finished output is blocked by output moderation for a policy violation, the run is still charged. You can contact support for a manual review. Use the regeneration rate for results you expect to redo.
How current are the prices?
The calculator reads the live price list each time the page loads; the API may cache it for up to 60 seconds. The price list version and fetch time are shown above the tool. If the live list can't load, it uses the saved list and says so.
Can I embed the calculator on my site?
Yes. Copy the iframe code from the Embed section and set the starting model, resolution and seconds in the URL. The credit link is optional.
Can I reuse the price data?
Yes. The CSV and JSON price dataset is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can reuse it with credit to Makernice. It includes an official list-price column next to each Makernice price.
Related
- Seedance 2.5 · Kling 3.0 Pro · Wan 3.0 · MiniMax H3 · All 16 models
- How AI video API pricing works · Estimate your budget with GET /v1/pricing · No charge for failed generations · Pricing
Ready to run it?
Prepaid in US dollars by card (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) or crypto, $15 to $1,000 per top-up; the balance never expires. Failed runs aren't charged. Note: if a finished output is blocked by output moderation for a policy violation, the run is still charged. You can contact support for a manual review. No top-up fee from Makernice; sales tax/VAT may apply at checkout depending on your location.