AI Video Generation Cost Calculator (2026)
Compare cost of creating videos with Sora 2, Runway Gen-4, Kling 3.0, Veo 3, Pika Labs vs traditional production.
AI video generation has become the hottest category in 2025-2026. Tools like Sora 2, Runway Gen-4, Kling 3.0, Google Veo 3, and Pika Labs produce professional-quality videos for a fraction of traditional production costs ($1,200โ$15,000 per minute).
This calculator compares the total cost of AI-generated video against traditional videography, factoring in platform pricing, video length, resolution, number of takes, and monthly volume.
How It Works
- Set your volume โ Videos per month and average length
- Pick a platform โ Sora 2, Runway Gen-4, Kling 3.0, Veo 3, or Pika Labs
- Choose resolution โ 720p, 1080p, or 4K
- Adjust takes โ How many generations for a satisfactory result
- Compare costs โ AI cost vs traditional production side by side
Calculation Formula
Segments per video = โ Video Duration รท Platform Max Duration โ
Cost per video = (Cost per Segment ร Resolution Multiplier) ร Segments ร Takes
Total AI Monthly = Subscription Fee + (Cost per Video ร Videos per Month)
Savings = Traditional Cost โ AI Cost
Resolution Multipliers: 720p = 0.75ร, 1080p = 1ร, 4K = 1.6ร
Pro Tips
- โข Sora 2 produces the most cinematic results but has a 20-second limit per clip
- โข Runway Gen-4 offers 40s generation and 4K support โ most versatile for professional work
- โข Kling 3.0 and Pika Labs offer the lowest entry price ($8/mo) โ ideal for testing
- โข Veo 3 generates synchronized audio โ great for social media content
- โข Most creators need 2-5 takes per final video โ factor this into budget
- โข Consider hybrid: AI for drafts and B-roll, traditional for hero content