Running Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0 and Seedance 2.0 side by side: what a 10-second clip actually costs

Description and use

Comparing 10‑second clip costs for Veo 3.1, Kling 3.0, and Seedance 2.0 shows that per‑second price depends on the model, not on image‑to‑video versus text‑to‑video. The cheapest per‑second rate is $0.14 (Seedance 2.0). A two‑stage workflow—draft on the cheapest tier, then re‑run selected shots on the publishing tier—reduces cost by up to 50 %.

Problem

Determine the cost per 10‑second clip for different AI video models and compare image‑to‑video versus text‑to‑video pricing.

Outcome

Per‑second pricing reveals that image‑to‑video does not cost more than text‑to‑video; the cheapest tier per‑second rate is $0.14 (Seedance 2.0) and the most expensive is $1.48 (Hailuo 02/2.3 Pro). A 60‑second piece drafted on the cheapest tier and finalized on a higher tier costs about $70, versus $130 if drafted at 4K from the start.

Workflow

• 1. Draft shots on the cheapest tier until the shot is right.
• 2. Re‑run only the keeper shots on the publishing tier.
• 3. Sum costs for the final piece.

Evidence

Seedance 2.0 – 5 s – $0.68 – $0.14 per second – $1.36 for 10 s

Source

Veo 3.1 Fast – 8 s – $1.22 – $0.15 per second – $1.52 for 10 s

Source

Kling 3.0 Std – 5 s – $1.08 – $0.22 per second – $2.16 for 10 s

Source

The median rate for text‑to‑video and for image‑to‑video is identical: 21.6 coins per second.

The cheapest usable video model in the index runs at 0.8 coins per second (LTX 2.3 Quality). The most expensive tiers run at 148 coins per second.