Every leading AI video model,
compared on one page.
Five models live on ZNIX (Seedance, Kling, Wan, Hailuo, Vidu) plus comparison studies for the big names we don\u2019t run (Veo, Sora, Runway, Pika, Luma). Pricing, capabilities, alternatives. Pick the right model and try it free on ZNIX.
Compare all video models
Same brief, five very different answers. Use this table to route the next render to the right model.
| Model | Provider | Best for | Starting price | Max duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance | ByteDance | Performance ad teams | 100 credits ~$1.00 | 10s |
| Kling | Kuaishou | Iteration-heavy ad teams | 90 credits ~$0.90 | 10s |
| MiniMax Hailuo | MiniMax | Explainer & SaaS marketers | 80 credits ~$0.80 | 10s |
| Wan | Alibaba | Storyboard-driven creators | 85 credits ~$0.85 | 10s |
| Vidu | Vidu | Anime / manga creators | 70 credits ~$0.70 | 10s |
All AI video models, in detail
Tap a card to read the full pricing, capabilities, sample prompts and FAQ for that model.
Seedance
ByteDance’s flagship cinema-grade video model — best-in-class motion realism for ads, product demos and short-form content.
Kling
Kuaishou’s Kling — fast, accessible video generation with separate T2V and I2V variants and excellent motion fluidity.
MiniMax Hailuo
MiniMax’s Hailuo line — long-form coherent video with strong prompt adherence, ideal for narrative shorts and explainers.
Wan
Alibaba’s Wan — versatile open-source video model with three variants (T2V, I2V, Keyframe) for full creative control.
Vidu
Vidu Q2 — high-fidelity video model from Shengshu, strong on stylized aesthetics and creative direction.
Models we don't run — and what we'd use instead
Independent breakdowns of the big-name video models we don't host (Veo, Sora, Runway, Pika, Luma). Each page recommends an in-house alternative that ships at a fraction of the price.
Google Veo 3
Google DeepMind’s flagship video model with native audio sync — cinematic, pricey, and locked behind Google AI Pro.
OpenAI Sora 2
OpenAI’s flagship video model — cinematic storytelling, ChatGPT-only access, and Sora 1 already shutdown.
Runway Gen-4
Runway’s Gen-4 family — the editing-suite incumbent for pro motion designers, with pricing that punishes high volume.
Pika 2.2
Pika 2.2 — the social-creator favorite for short, punchy, stylized clips with viral-friendly effects.
Luma Dream Machine
Luma’s Dream Machine (Ray 2) — fluid camera moves and natural motion, with subscription pricing that scales poorly.
Which AI video model should I pick?
If the brief says "cinematic" or "photoreal" — pick Seedance. Best subject coherence and 1080p native render in the public field.
If you need 10 seconds of multi-action narrative — pick MiniMax Hailuo. Holds character identity across full 10s sequences better than rivals.
If the brief says "anime", "painterly" or any named style — pick Vidu. The most reliable stylized output among public models.
If you want fast iteration on group shots or smooth camera moves — pick Kling. 25–45s renders make A/B testing cheap.
If you need keyframe-controlled reveals or 4K finishing — pick Wan. Only public model with R2V (start + end keyframes); cleanest upscale to 4K.
Most production teams use 2–3 models in rotation: Kling for ideation, Seedance for hero renders, Wan for keyframe-driven product reveals. ZNIX routes credits the same way across all of them — no per-model surcharge, no separate accounts.
Try every leading AI video model on a single account
Free credits on signup. No card. Switch models in one click. Full commercial license on every render.