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Cheapest AI Video Generators 2026 — Price Per Video

Compare the cheapest AI video generators of 2026 with a clear price-per-video breakdown, practical tips to lower costs, and when Keyvello is the best fit.

Keyvello TeamMarch 16, 202611 min read

Cheapest AI Video Generators 2026 (Price Per Video Breakdown)

Short-form video creators, marketers, and indie studios face the same question in 2026: how do you get the most faceless, scroll-stopping videos for the lowest cost? This guide walks through the cheapest AI video generators this year and shows the exact math behind "price per video" so you can pick the right tool. I’ll explain assumptions, show a side-by-side comparison, and give actionable tips to reduce costs while keeping quality high.

Key numbers you’ll see from Keyvello in this article: 11 templates (AI Stories, Fake Texts, Stick Animation, Kids Stories, Split Screen, Viral Wisdom, AI Podcaster, Living Objects, Food Eating Itself, Abandoned Animatronic, YouTube Long-Form), FLUX AI photorealistic images, ElevenLabs voices, GPT-4o scripts, and plans: Free (20 credits) | Starter $19/mo | Plus $39/mo | Pro $99/mo. Keyvello can generate a video from a prompt in 2–5 minutes and includes a built-in editor with caption customization.

If you want to skip ahead and try the workflow, you can Try Keyvello Free (20 credits included) or jump straight to Create a Video after signup.

How we calculate "price per video"

Methodology and assumptions

To compare tools fairly we need a repeatable method. Here's what I assume unless otherwise specified:

•Target video length: 60 seconds (a typical TikTok/Shorts/Reel). We'll also note where tools charge by minute or credits.

•Creator output: 30 short videos per month (1/day). This is a common benchmark for active creators and makes monthly-subscriber math intuitive.

•When a tool offers a free tier, we calculate the per-video price once the free allocation is used up.

•For tools that charge per-minute, per-credit, or per-render, we translate that into a $/60s-video figure.

•All monthly prices are shown as monthly billed (not annual), unless a tool explicitly forces annual billing.

Why 30 videos? It’s a realistic baseline for creators trying to post daily short-form content; if you produce fewer videos, divide the monthly cost by your actual output to get the per-video cost.

What this comparison does and doesn't cover

•Covers: baseline subscription cost, estimated $ per 60s video, speed to generate, and typical quality markers (voice, imagery, templates).

•Doesn’t cover: enterprise licensing, team seats beyond the basic plan, or video distribution costs. Those matter, but including them would make per-video math inconsistent across solo creators.

Comparison table — one-line view

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Tool (60s video baseline)	Typical monthly price (entry)	Estimated price per 60s video (30 vids/mo)
Keyvello	$19 Starter	$0.63/video (starter) — $1.30 with Plus — $3.30 with Pro if only one user uses all seats
Runway (estimate)	$12–$35	$0.40–$1.17 (varies by compute/minute)
VEED (estimate)	$10–$24	$0.33–$0.80

Note: The above table shows representative entry-tier numbers for 30 videos per month. For tools that bill per-minute or per-credit, the per-video number shifts with your output. Keyvello's $19/mo Starter price is an explicit plan and includes features that affect speed and voice quality (ElevenLabs) and image quality (FLUX AI).

Deep dive: price per video breakdown (detailed math)

Keyvello — exact numbers you can use today

Keyvello plans: Free (20 credits), Starter $19/mo, Plus $39/mo, Pro $99/mo.

Assumptions for Keyvello math:

•Starter is $19/month. If you make 30 videos/month, price-per-video = $19 / 30 = $0.63.

•Plus is $39/month. If you make 30 videos/month, price-per-video = $39 / 30 = $1.30.

•Pro is $99/month. If you make 30 videos/month, price-per-video = $99 / 30 = $3.30.

Why the spread? Starter unlocks the essential templates and basic credit rates. Plus and Pro add heavier usage allowances, higher-quality exports, or team seats. If you need multiple seats or longer-form exports (YouTube long-form template), consider the Pro plan’s $99/month price and divide by your team’s output.

Other Keyvello advantages that affect real-world cost:

•Production speed: Keyvello completes a prompt into a video in 2–5 minutes. Faster turnaround reduces time cost per asset and lets you iterate more economically.

•Built-in editor and caption customization reduce the need for extra editing tools.

•Higher-fidelity assets: FLUX AI images + ElevenLabs voices + GPT-4o scripts can lower post-production spend (no separate voiceover purchase).

Examples:

•If you use the free tier’s 20 credits for one-off testing and then upgrade to Starter, your first month effective cost might be lower. But once you exceed free credits, use the per-month math above.

•If you repurpose one 60s video into three 20s clips, your effective cost per published clip drops (one video, three outputs).

Runway, VEED, Synthesia — estimated math and notes

Because these tools’ billing models differ, here’s a general approach you can replicate:

•For Runway (creative/AI video tools): plans often range from ~$12 to $35/month for creators. If your plan is $12/mo and you produce 30 videos, $12 / 30 = $0.40 per video. The real variable is compute usage (AI generative minutes) which can add cost if you produce long or complex clips.

•For VEED: entry tiers are commonly $10–$24/mo. At $10/mo, 30 videos = $0.33/video. Higher tiers add more export quality, stock, and tools.

•For Synthesia-type avatar tools: entry-level plans often start ~$30/mo and charge extra per minute for higher usage. At $30/mo, 30 videos = $1.00/video, but additional per-minute fees often raise this.

Important: these are example calculations. Always check the vendor for 2026 plan specifics. The best practice is to estimate your monthly output and then divide the monthly cost by that output.

Practical tips to lower price per video

1) Produce batch projects

If you create 30 short videos per month, batch filming/script generation in one session reduces time overhead. With Keyvello, prompts generate a video in 2–5 minutes, which makes batch runs feasible. If you can produce 30 scripts in a few hours using GPT-4o scripting, you can queue generation and quick-edit all outputs.

2) Reuse assets

•Repurpose a single 60s video into 2–3 clips (20s each) rather than creating three separate 20s videos from scratch. That spreads the cost across multiple posts.

•Reuse FLUX AI images across videos when appropriate.

3) Use templates smartly

Templates (Keyvello has 11 specialized templates) reduce custom design time. For example, the Viral Wisdom or Fake Texts templates are fast to populate and look polished without additional editing.

4) Leverage built-in voices

Natural voices like ElevenLabs cut voiceover costs. Instead of paying for external voice talent per video ($20–$100 depending on length), an ElevenLabs voice included in a plan can reduce per-video production cost to near zero for voice.

5) Scale plan only when needed

If you’re doing 20–30/month)

•Look for the lowest entry price per month and the fastest generation time. Keyvello’s Starter $19 plan at $0.63 per 60s video (for 30 videos) is very competitive, especially given the speed (2–5 minutes per prompt) and integrated ElevenLabs voices.

•If you need advanced editing features beyond the built-in editor, use Keyvello for production and a lightweight editor separately, or pick a tool like VEED if you want one interface for everything.

Small business or marketer (occasional videos, high polish)

•If you produce fewer videos but demand high production values, consider Plus or Pro plans that unlock premium assets. Keyvello’s Plus $39/mo provides a reasonable middle ground for higher-quality outputs without enterprise pricing.

Teams and agencies (multiple seats and long-form)

•If you’re producing long-form or multi-seat workflows, evaluate per-seat pricing and whether a tool includes team seats or charges per-user. Keyvello includes a YouTube Long-Form template for creators producing longer content, and Pro ($99/mo) is designed for higher-volume teams.

How to evaluate ROI beyond price per video

Price-per-video is a great starting metric, but true ROI considers:

•Engagement lift per video (watch time, click-through rate)

•Time saved in production (Keyvello’s 2–5 minute generation speeds matter)

•Additional cost-savings (no separate voiceover, image, or transcription bills)

•Repurposing potential (one video into five posts)

A tool with a slightly higher $/video but much better engagement or faster turnaround can be the cheaper option in time and revenue terms.

Real-world example calculations

Example A — Daily creator, 30 videos/month using Keyvello Starter:

•Monthly fee: $19

•Videos/month: 30

•Price per 60s video: $19 / 30 = $0.63

•If each video generates $2 in revenue or value, ROI is high — 3x.

Example B — Creator on VEED-like tool at $12/mo:

•Monthly fee: $12

•Videos/month: 30

•Price per video: $12 / 30 = $0.40

•But if VEED charges extra for premium voice or stock assets, net cost may be $0.75/video.

Example C — Synthesia-style avatar tool at $30/mo + $0.10/min extra

•Monthly fee: $30

•30 videos at 1 min each = $30 base / 30 = $1.00 + per-minute fees (e.g., $3 for 30 mins) => $1.10/video.

These examples show why you should calculate total monthly spend for the exact features you need, not just the headline plan price.

Actionable checklist before you buy

1.Decide your monthly target videos (10, 30, 60). Use that to compute $/video.

2.List must-have features (natural voice, photoreal images, template types). Keyvello includes ElevenLabs voices and FLUX AI for photoreal images.

3.Test free tiers: run 3–5 videos to measure time and quality. [Try Keyvello Free](/signup) to get 20 credits and test the 2–5 minute production speed.

4.Factor in editing time. If a built-in editor speeds you up, that saves money downstream.

5.Recalculate $/video after promo credits, team seats, or add-ons.

FAQs

What is the cheapest AI video generator per video in 2026?

Cheapest depends on your output. For high-volume short-form creators (30 videos/month), entry-tier plans like Keyvello Starter at $19/mo produce a per-video cost around $0.63 per 60s clip. Other low-cost editors can be slightly cheaper per month, but you must add asset and voice costs. Always calculate using your monthly volume.

How do I calculate price per video for tools that bill by minute or credit?

Decide your monthly video minutes (e.g., 30 videos × 1 minute = 30 minutes). Add the subscription cost to any per-minute or per-credit charges for that month, then divide total monthly spend by number of videos.

Can I lower my per-video cost without changing tools?

Yes. Batch production, repurposing a 60s video into multiple clips, and using included voices (like ElevenLabs in Keyvello) are effective ways to lower cost. Also, only pay for higher-tier plans when you consistently hit their usage thresholds.

Is Keyvello a good alternative to FlexClip, Canva, or VEED?

Yes—Keyvello is designed as an AI faceless video generator that emphasizes speed (2–5 minute prompt-to-video), photoreal imagery (FLUX AI), and natural voices (ElevenLabs). If you want a focused faceless-video workflow, Keyvello is a strong FlexClip alternative and Canva Video alternative and can replace a VEED workflow for creators focused on rapid faceless output—see our VEED alternative notes for specifics.

Final recommendations

•If you produce daily short-form content and want the best mix of speed, voice, and photoreal assets for a low monthly price, Keyvello Starter ($19/mo) is highly competitive. The math is simple: at 30 videos/month that’s about $0.63 per 60s video.

•If your requirements include team seats, long-form YouTube exports, or enterprise-level controls, compare Plus and Pro plans across vendors and re-run the $/video calculation using your expected output.

•Always test a free tier before committing. Free trials reveal how fast you can iterate and whether template quality matches your brand.

If you want to try production immediately, Try Keyvello Free to get 20 credits and see how fast a 60s video can be generated. When you’re ready, jump into editing with Create a Video and convert a prompt into a finished clip in as little as 2–5 minutes.

Start testing, run the simple $/video math using your real output, and pick the plan that scales with your volume. Good luck, and happy creating!

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