Pay-as-you-go AI video generator

AI video. Pay as you go.

Choose your model. Bring your ideas to life. Pay only for what you create.

An armored queen crosses a throne hall in The Uncrowned, an 18-second FLUX 3 Max video.

FLUX 3 Max

Text-to-video · 18s · 16:9

FantasyNative audio
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18s · text-to-video · 16:9

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Create in MaxVideoAI

From your first idea to your next video.

Start with an image you create here, bring your own references, or describe a scene. Choose a model and shape the result in one workspace.

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MaxVideoAI video workspace on desktop
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Character Studio / Recast

One character. A world of possibilities.

Create a character, save their identity and explore new looks. Then give them a performance with Recast.

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A new pink-and-white look, brought into a choreography.Still from the generated video
Character reference · Dixie

Dance & social video

Dixie

A new pink-and-white look, brought into a choreography.
An insect stylist makes an entrance beside a sports car.Still from the generated video
Character reference · Vesper

Mascots & character stories

Vesper

An insect stylist makes an entrance beside a sports car.

Actual Recast results. Identity and motion can vary between generations.

Find your video model

Compare before you create.

Explore all video models and compare quality, features and pricing. Choose the right model for your next video.

Editorial ratings · /10

Example comparison Wan 3 vs Seedance 2.5

10 criteria scored · 3 shown here
Criterion0–10
Wan 3
8.1/10 · Editorial score
Seedance 2.5
9.1/10 · Editorial score
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the instructions.8.2/109.1/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.8.2/109.2/10
Natural movementHow natural and coherent the movement looks.8.2/109.2/10
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How is the score calculated?

Overall score: average of prompt adherence, motion and temporal consistency, using the same calculation as the full comparison. Models were scored separately; these are not same-prompt test results.

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Create in conversation

An idea. A conversation. Your next creation.

Meet Milo, your creative partner in Studio. Describe an idea, add references, and let Milo prepare the prompts and tools for images, video and audio.

Assistance and media generation have separate costs. Review the generation price before you confirm.

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MaxVideoAI Studio with a creative conversation, a product reference and a timeline

Create with your assistant, too.

Turn your conversation into a video. Review the price, approve the generation, and find the result in MaxVideoAI.

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Codex and other assistants

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Made to fit your idea

Pay for the video you need.

Model, duration, resolution: choose what you need. See the price before you generate, with no subscription.

Inside MaxVideoAIWan 3

5 seconds. Enough to explore a direction.

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Duration 5 s · Resolution 720pAudio on · 16:9 · 1 video—

The price is here, before you generate.

Example quotes in USD. The app confirms the final price before generation.

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Your questions about AI video creation

Models, references and pricing: what to know before you start.

What is the best AI video generator right now?

There is no single best AI video generator for every project. Compare real outputs for the scene you want, then check reference support, duration, resolution, audio and price. MaxVideoAI brings several AI video models into one workspace, so you can choose without subscribing to each one.

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How do I make AI-generated videos?

To make AI-generated videos, describe your scene or import a starting image, choose a model and check its settings. Review the price, generate a short test, then refine the prompt or references. You can also create your starting image in MaxVideoAI. Existing clips can be used with models and modes that support video inputs.

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Can I generate AI videos from an image?

Yes. Image-to-video AI animates a still image: a character, a landscape, a drawing or a product photo. Import an image you have the rights to use, or create one in MaxVideoAI, then describe the motion. Supported reference types and how closely the result follows them depend on the model.

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What is the difference between text-to-video and image-to-video AI?

Text-to-video AI creates a scene from a written description. Image-to-video AI starts from an image and adds motion. Video-to-video workflows use an existing clip when the selected model supports it. Choose your starting material first, then check the compatible models.

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Where can I find AI video prompt examples?

The examples gallery includes AI video prompt examples and real outputs, with the model and available generation details. Browse AI video examples by model, open a result and use its prompt as a starting point. The same prompt can produce different results: examples show possibilities, not guaranteed reproductions.

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How much does AI video generation cost?

AI video generation cost depends on the model and supported settings, including duration, resolution and, for some models, audio or reference inputs. You see the price before you generate. Choose only the settings you need; the final quote in the app is the amount to check before confirming.

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Is there a pay-as-you-go AI video generator?

Yes. MaxVideoAI is a pay-as-you-go AI video generator: add credits when you need them and use them for your generations, without a subscription. A failed generation is automatically recredited. A completed result that does not match your creative expectations is not the same as a technical failure.

How pay-as-you-go works
What limits should I check before choosing an AI video model?

Check model limits before choosing: supported inputs, video length, resolution, aspect ratio, audio and reference requirements. Compare AI video engines using the model pages and examples. Available settings vary by model and generation mode; a feature supported by one model is not available on all of them.

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