We compared the twelve AI video generators people actually weigh up, from Google Flow to Kling and Runway, on quality, clip length, resolution, sound and price. Every fact links to its source.
Google Flow (Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni Flash) is the best AI video generator overall in 2026: top blind-vote quality, native audio and 4K from $4.99 a month. Wan 3.0 is best for long single takes of up to 30 seconds, Seedance 2.0 is best for ads and product videos, and Hailuo’s MiniMax H3 is the best value.
Filter by what matters to you. Tick “Compare” on up to three tools to see them side by side.
01
Best overall
1. Google Flow
by Google · Veo 3.1 · Gemini Omni Flash
Veo 3.1 and more artistic control in Flow · official video by Google
Gemini Omni Flash sits at the top of the Artificial Analysis blind-vote leaderboard, and Flow pairs it with Veo 3.1 for 4K takes and long extensions. Daily no-cost credits and a $4.99 entry plan make it the easiest place to start.
#1 blind-vote model
Native audio
4K
Extend to 148s
Paid plans from
$4.99/mo (Google AI Plus, 200 Flow credits)
Longest take
8 seconds
Top resolution
4K (8-second takes)
Native audio
Yes
What we like
Gemini Omni Flash leads the blind-vote text-to-video leaderboard at Artificial Analysis.
The lowest entry price here, plus daily no-cost credits to try it.
Veo 3.1 clips can be extended 7 seconds at a time, up to 148 seconds in total.
Watch out for
Each Veo 3.1 generation is 8 seconds at most; longer scenes are built from extensions.
Google splits video across products: Gemini Omni in the Gemini app, Veo 3.1 and Omni in Flow.
AI-generatedMade on GoCrazyAI with Wan 3.0 Prime · image to video · 10s
Wan 3.0 generates up to 30 seconds with sound in a single pass, twice the length of most rivals, and ranks second in blind voting. It is the pick when a scene has to play out without cuts.
30s single take
#2 blind-vote model
Up to 20 references
Paid plans from
$10/mo (Wan Pro)
Longest take
30 seconds
Top resolution
1080p
Native audio
Yes
What we like
A native 30-second single take, the longest one-pass clip on this list.
Ranked second on the Artificial Analysis blind-vote leaderboard.
Takes up to 20 reference assets to keep characters and products consistent.
Watch out for
Still a public beta, and unlike Wan 2.2 its weights are not open.
AI-generatedMade on GoCrazyAI with Seedance 2.0 · text to video · 10s
Seedance 2.0 follows detailed prompts and several reference images closely, which is exactly what product shots and ads need. Through Dreamina it reaches 4K and sits right next to CapCut’s editor. Our Seedance 2.0 guide has tested prompts for product shots.
Multi-image references
Up to 4K
Native audio
Paid plans from
$15/mo (Dreamina Basic, 1,575 credits)
Longest take
15 seconds
Top resolution
4K
Native audio
Yes
What we like
Excellent prompt adherence and multi-reference control: strong for product and ad videos.
Up to 4K with a 9:16 option, inside CapCut’s editor.
Ranked fifth on the Artificial Analysis blind-vote leaderboard.
Watch out for
Dreamina limits making videos from photos of real faces.
AI-generatedMade on GoCrazyAI with MiniMax H3 · image to video · 10s
MiniMax H3 is a top-four model in blind voting yet one of the cheapest to use, with 2K output and stereo sound. Its weights are open too, so it is available well beyond Hailuo, including in AI Video Pro.
Top-4 quality
2K
Open weights
Paid plans from
From $9.99/mo (Standard, per Hailuo)
Longest take
15 seconds
Top resolution
2K
Native audio
Yes
What we like
Top-four quality on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard at one of the lowest prices.
Open weights: the same model is available to run elsewhere.
Watch out for
Published prices vary between Hailuo pages, so confirm at checkout.
Kling 3.0 Model: Everyone a Director · official video by Kuaishou
Kling 3.0 builds a sequence of shots with sound in one 15-second generation and outputs native 4K. Motion Control is a standout for transferring movement onto your own character.
Multi-shot
Native 4K
Motion Control
Paid plans from
$10/mo (Standard, 660 credits)
Longest take
15 seconds
Top resolution
Native 4K
Native audio
Yes
What we like
Multi-shot scenes of up to 15 seconds with sound in one generation.
Motion Control transfers movement from a reference video to your character.
Watch out for
Headline prices are first-month offers; the renewal price is higher.
Mid-table (around 12th) on the Artificial Analysis blind-vote leaderboard.
Disclosure: GoCrazyAI publishes this guide. We rank ourselves only where we think we genuinely fit.
07
Best editing toolkit
7. Runway
by Runway · Gen-4.5
Introducing Gen-4.5 · official video by Runway
Runway’s value is the suite around the model: generative editing with Aleph, 4K upscaling, and Kling, Seedance and Veo on the same plan. Its own Gen-4.5 is capped at 720p without sound.
Aleph editing
Third-party models
4K upscaling
Paid plans from
$15/mo (Standard)
Longest take
10 seconds
Top resolution
720p (4K upscaling on paid plans)
Native audio
Yes
What we like
One plan covers Gen-4.5 plus Kling 3.0, Seedance and Veo 3.1.
Strong editing toolkit (Aleph) for changing shots you already have.
Watch out for
Gen-4.5 itself outputs 720p with no native audio; sound comes from the third-party models.
Credits run out fast: the $15 plan buys under a minute of Gen-4.5.
PixVerse V6 makes multi-shot clips with sound for very little per second, and daily credits let you experiment before paying. Quality trails the leaders in blind voting.
Daily credits
Multi-shot
Low cost per second
Paid plans from
$10/mo (Standard)
Longest take
15 seconds
Top resolution
1080p
Native audio
Yes
What we like
Multi-shot clips with sound in a single pass.
Among the lowest prices per second of video.
Watch out for
Ranks around 21st on the Artificial Analysis blind-vote leaderboard.
Commercial-use terms are not spelled out on the pricing page.
After its September 2026 relaunch Pika hosts Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3 and more alongside its own model, and downloads carry no watermark. Commercial use needs the $35 plan.
No watermark
Hosted models
30s multi-shot
Paid plans from
$10/mo (Starter)
Longest take
30 seconds
Top resolution
1080p (Pika 2.5)
Native audio
Yes
What we like
Downloads carry no watermark, even without a subscription.
Video Studio builds 30-second multi-shot sequences.
Watch out for
The $10 Starter plan has no commercial license; that starts at $35.
Pika’s own 2.5 model has no native audio; sound comes from the hosted models.
by Higgsfield · Kling 3.0, Seedance, Veo and presets
HFKling 3.0, Seedance, Veo and presets
Higgsfield wraps leading models in a large library of camera-move and effect presets, handy if you want a styled result without writing detailed prompts. You pay a premium over using the models directly.
Camera presets
Effects
Many models
Paid plans from
$19/mo (Starter)
Longest take
Not published
Top resolution
Depends on the model
Native audio
Not published
What we like
Large library of camera-move and effect presets on top of leading models.
Paid plans include downloads with no watermark.
Watch out for
Costs more per second than using the same models at the source.
Clip length, resolution and audio depend on which model you pick.
Introducing Midjourney V1 Video · official video by Midjourney
If you already make images in Midjourney, V1 Video brings that look to life in short clips. It is image to video only, with no audio and modest resolution.
Midjourney look
Extends to 21s
Image to video
Paid plans from
$10/mo (Basic)
Longest take
21 seconds
Top resolution
SD on Basic, HD from Standard
Native audio
No
What we like
Keeps Midjourney’s distinctive look in motion.
Inexpensive if you already subscribe for images.
Watch out for
Image to video only: no text-to-video and no audio.
Starts at 5 seconds; extensions add 4 seconds at a time up to 21.
Entry prices buy very different amounts of output: compare what each plan includes on the company’s pricing page.
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How we chose
Quality from blind votes
For model quality we lean on the Artificial Analysis video arena, where people pick the better of two anonymous clips. It is the most neutral public ranking available.
Specs from the source
Clip length, resolution, audio and image-to-video support come from each company’s own documentation or release notes, linked below with the date we checked. For the engines we run, the GoCrazy Video Index adds measured render times and prices.
Real entry prices
We list the cheapest paid plan on monthly billing and call out first-month offers. What each plan buys differs a lot, so compare credits on the pricing pages.
An award per tool
Each tool is ranked on overall usefulness and given the one job it does best, so you can skip straight to what fits your work.
Make it on GoCrazyAI
Try four of these engines in one studio
GoCrazyAI runs Seedance, Wan 3.0 Prime, MiniMax H3 and HappyHorse side by side, so you can test the same idea on several engines and keep the best take.
Google Flow is the best overall: it runs Gemini Omni Flash, the top model in blind voting, and Veo 3.1 for 4K, with native audio from $4.99 a month. Wan 3.0 is best for long 30-second takes and Seedance 2.0 for ads and product videos.
Which AI video generator makes the longest videos?
Wan 3.0 makes the longest single take at up to 30 seconds with sound. Google’s Veo 3.1 generates 8 seconds at a time but can be extended to 148 seconds, and Luma’s Ray3.2 reaches 20 seconds. On GoCrazyAI, Seedance 2.5 and Wan 3.0 Prime also hold 30-second takes, and the video extender grows any clip further.
How do I write better prompts for AI video?
Describe the subject, the action, the camera move, the light and the sound, in that order. Start from tested examples in the AI video prompt library or an engine’s own guide, such as Seedance 2.5 prompts, and see cinematic camera prompts for moves that read well on screen.
Which AI video generators have a no-cost plan?
Google Flow gives 50 credits a day, Kling, PixVerse and Wan give daily credits, Hailuo gives new-user credits and Runway gives 125 one-time credits. Output on no-cost plans is often watermarked or limited to personal use.
Which AI video generators create sound as well?
Google Flow, Wan 3.0, Seedance 2.0, Hailuo, Kling, PixVerse and GoCrazyAI generate native audio with the video. Luma’s Ray models and Midjourney Video are silent, and Runway’s own Gen-4.5 has no audio.
What happened to Sora?
OpenAI discontinued Sora. The Sora app closed on April 26, 2026 and the Sora API was removed on September 24, 2026, so it no longer appears in this list.
What is the best AI video generator for vertical 9:16 video?
Google Flow, Seedance 2.0 in Dreamina, Hailuo, Runway and GoCrazyAI all support vertical 9:16 output natively, which suits short-form social platforms.
Is GoCrazyAI on this list because it publishes the guide?
GoCrazyAI publishes this guide and ranks itself sixth, as the best multi-engine studio. It has no no-cost plan and does not run Google’s or Kling’s own models, and we say so in its entry.
GoCrazyAI publishes this guide and appears in it; we say so on our own entry. Product names are trademarks of their owners, and no company listed here sponsored, reviewed or endorsed this page. Details are summarised from the public sources above and may have changed since the dates shown.
