How Much Does a 30-Second AI Video Cost? Real Credit Math
“How much will this video cost me?” is the question most AI video tools avoid answering. We publish every price, so here is the real math for a 30-second video, five different ways. You will see the credits and the dollars at each plan’s credit price, and which method makes sense for which job.
- The cheapest single 30-second clip is 7 credits (Wan 3.0, Draft 480p). The priciest option here is Seedance 2.5 HD at 65 credits.
- Stitching six 5-second Kling v2.1 clips is about 6 credits before retries.
- AI Director makes a planned, narrated 30-second video for 21 credits on the Studio plan.
- Draft at 480p first. It is the easiest way to avoid paying for HD on a prompt that needs work.
The Short Answer
It depends on the method. A 30-second video can cost anywhere from about 6 credits to about 65, and the cheapest route is not always the right one. A single long clip is simplest. Stitching gives the most control. AI Director adds a story and a voiceover.
Credits cost about $0.52 each on Starter, $0.49 on Pro and $0.39 on Studio, and $0.46 to $0.60 when bought pay-per-use. Every credit figure in this article is the live number from our credit costs page.
Cost of a 30-Second Video, Five Ways
| Method | Credits | At Starter | At Pro | At Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan 3.0 · Draft 480p One 30-second clip from text | 7 | $3.64 | $3.43 | $2.73 |
| Wan 3.0 · HD 720p One 30-second clip from text | 14 | $7.28 | $6.86 | $5.46 |
| Wan 3.0 · HD 720p from an image Animates your photo | 20 | $10.40 | $9.80 | $7.80 |
| Seedance 2.5 · Draft 480p Pro or Studio plan | 30 | n/a | $14.70 | $11.70 |
| Seedance 2.5 · HD 720p Pro or Studio plan | 65 | n/a | $31.85 | $25.35 |
| Six 5-second Kling v2.1 clips Stitched together, no retries | 6 | $3.12 | $2.94 | $2.34 |
| Four 8-second Veo 3.1 Fast clips With sound, about 32 seconds. Pro or Studio plan | 32 | n/a | $15.68 | $12.48 |
| Four 8-second Veo 3.1 clips With sound, about 32 seconds. Pro or Studio plan | 64 | n/a | $31.36 | $24.96 |
| AI Director, 30 seconds Planned, narrated, multi-scene. Studio plan | 21 | n/a | n/a | $8.19 |
Dollar figures multiply the credits by each plan’s per-credit price ($0.52, $0.49 and $0.39). Pay-per-use credits range from $0.46 to $0.60 depending on how many you buy. “n/a” means the method needs a higher plan. Prices are accurate when we publish this, and the credit costs page always shows the current numbers.
What Each Method Is Good For
One long clip (Next-Gen tab)
Best for a single flowing scene. Read how to make a 30-second AI video in one generation and compare Wan 3.0 and Seedance 2.5.
Stitched short clips
Best when you want to direct each shot. It is the cheapest per second, but it takes more of your time and you pay for any retries. Use the Timeline tool to join clips.
Veo 3.1 clips with sound
Veo makes 8-second clips with sound, so a 30-second piece needs four of them. It is the priciest route, justified when native audio and quality matter most. See our Veo 3.1 guide.
AI Director
One prompt gives you a planned, narrated, multi-scene video. On the Studio plan, 30 seconds is 21 credits. Read the AI Director guide.
How to Spend Less
- Draft at 480p. Test the idea for 2 credits (Wan 3.0, 5 seconds) before committing to a long HD render.
- Shorten the test. Run 5 seconds first, then extend to 30 once the prompt works.
- Use Kling v2.1 for shot-by-shot work. At 1 credit for 5 seconds it is hard to beat.
- Buy credits in bulk. Larger pay-per-use purchases and plans cost less per credit. See pricing explained.
- Remember carry-over. One-time credits never expire, and unused subscription credits carry over. Read credits that never expire.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 30-second AI video cost?
On PulseMotionHub, from about 6 credits (six stitched Kling v2.1 clips) to 65 credits (one Seedance 2.5 HD clip), depending on the method. A single Wan 3.0 clip is 7 to 14 credits.
What is the cheapest way to make a 30-second AI video?
Stitching six 5-second Kling v2.1 clips costs about 6 credits before retries. The cheapest single long clip is Wan 3.0 at Draft 480p.
How much is a credit worth?
About $0.52 on Starter, $0.49 on Pro and $0.39 on Studio, and $0.46 to $0.60 when bought pay-per-use.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You can buy credits pay-per-use with no subscription. Some models, such as Seedance 2.5 and Veo 3.1, need the Pro or Studio plan.
Do unused credits expire?
One-time credits never expire, and unused subscription credits carry over.
Related Articles
- How to make a 30-second AI video in one generation
- Seedance 2.5 vs Wan 3.0
- How many AI videos can you make with 90 credits?
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- What every PulseMotionHub tool costs in credits
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