Low cost video generation API
One unified API for all video generation workflows. Access leading AI models at rates better than you’ll find anywhere else.
We moved to Runware on a day where we had a big traffic surge. Their API was easy to integrate and handled the sudden load very smoothly. Their combination of quality, speed, and price was by far the best in the market, and they've been excellent partners as we've scaled up.
Co-Founder at Focal
Top models. Best prices. No commitments.
With Runware, you can save up to $500 for every 1000 videos generated compared to other leading providers. Get industry-low rates without any long-term contracts.
| Model | Industry price | Runware price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 2.1 Master | $1.40 | $0.92 | 34% |
| Seedance 1.0 Lite | $0.18 | $0.14 | 23% |
| Minimax Hailuo 02 | $0.48 | $0.43 | 10% |
| Pixverse V4.5 | $0.80 | $0.29 | 62% |
| Vidu Q1 | $0.50 | $0.275 | 45% |
Explore the video models
Generate high-quality videos using advanced AI models. Our flexible API supports a wide range of use cases, from product demos to cinematic storytelling, so you can deliver exactly what your application needs.
KlingAI
Developed by Kuaishou, KlingAI turns text or image prompts into polished, multi-shot video. Choose a model, duration, and aspect ratio, steer the camera or animate stills with motion brushes, and extend clips in blocks up to three minutes. Features include lip-sync, reference-guided consistency, and one-click character effects. Ideal for creators seeking fast, coherent storytelling.
Available model versions
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Kling 2.1
Release date: May 2025
Supports both text-to-video and image-to-video. Delivers high-quality video, refined camera motion, Motion Brush effects, lip-sync, and tight prompt fidelity. Ideal for short-form cinematic storytelling.
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Kling 2.0
Release date: April 2025
Focused on cinematic output and realism. Handles up to 10-second clips in HD with smooth camera work, first-frame anchoring, Motion Brush effects, and multi-shot support. Great for more complex scenes with narrative flow.
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Kling 1.6
Release date: December 2024
A balanced HD model that supports both text-to-video and image-to-video. Offers start and end frame anchoring, Motion Brush, and solid prompt control. Great for high-quality social content.
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Kling 1.5
Release date: September 2024
Introduced six-axis camera movement and multi-object Motion Brush control. Lip-sync tools started appearing around this version. Best suited for creative I2V experiments.
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Kling 1.0
Release date: July 2024
The original cinematic model. Offered basic Motion Brush tools in 720p with both text-to-video and image-to-video support. A good entry point for testing creative ideas.
ByteDance
Seedance from ByteDance turns your text or images into cinematic short clips. It supports both text‑to‑video and image‑to‑video in a single unified model, with robust multi‑shot storytelling, smooth camera motion, stylistic flexibility across film, animation, and illustration, and quick HD performance.
Available model versions
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Seedance 1.0 Pro
Release date: June 2025
Generates videos with rich detail, smooth multi-shot motion, and cinematic polish. Supports complex camera paths, multi-agent scenes, and diverse creative styles, from photoreal to cyberpunk.
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Seedance 1.0 Lite
Release date: June 2025
Entry-level version of Seedance for fast 720p generation with smooth motion and creative styling. Ideal for lightweight testing, stylized shots, and social-ready clips.
MiniMax (Hailuo AI)
MiniMax’s Hailuo AI offers cinematic-grade video generation from text and images. It features high-fidelity camera movement, advanced physics, Motion Brush-style effects, multi-shot layouts, support for subject-to-video, and resolutions up to 1080p, making it ideal for both creative experimentation and viral storytelling.
Available model versions
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Hailuo 02
Release date: June 2025
Hailuo 02 is Minimax’s advanced model, designed for realistic motion, sharp detail, and advanced physics rendering. Ideal for complex choreography and fast-moving subjects, it generates smoother, clearer video with high prompt fidelity.
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Hailuo Video‑01
Release date: September 2024 / January 2025
Minimax’s foundational 720p model supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and subject-to-video. Includes Director-style camera control (pan, tilt, zoom), live image animation, and Motion Brush. Ideal for character-focused scenes and stylized storytelling.
PixVerse
PixVerse is a social media–ready AI video platform that turns text or images into striking clips. It features viral effect templates like AI Kiss, AI Hug, Muscle Surge, and multi-image fusion. With cinematic camera presets, smooth motion modes, and flexible durations and resolutions, PixVerse lets creators quickly make polished videos.
Available model versions
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PixVerse 4.5
Release date: May 2025
PixVerse’s flagship model for video generation with fast turnaround, strong semantic accuracy, and stylized output. Supports camera controls, visual effects, and reference image fusion. Great for anime-style videos and quick iterations.
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PixVerse 4.0
Release date: February 2025
Balanced generation with clean 720p–1080p output and fast response times. Ideal for high-quality clips that don’t require stylistic extremes or full-speed performance.
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PixVerse 3.5
Release date: November 2023
Fastest PixVerse model for quick results with minimal latency. Great for prototyping and fast loops, with support for text prompts and anime frame input.
Google DeepMind’s Veo series generates cinematic-quality videos from text prompts and images, with realistic physics and smooth motion. Designed for creative storytelling and cinematic output.
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Veo 3
Release date: May 2025
Veo 3 adds native audio generation—dialogue, ambience, and sound effects—on top of cinematic visuals and improved prompt understanding.
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Veo 2
Release date: December 2024
Veo 2 produces high-quality video with realistic motion, cinematic camera control, and strong adherence to prompts.
Vidu
Vidu, developed by ShengShu Technology with Tsinghua University, is a multimodal video AI that supports text‑to‑video, image‑to‑video, and reference‑to‑video workflows. It generates cinematic 1080p clips with strong consistency and strategic creative control.
Available model versions
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Vidu Q1
Release date: Arpil 2025
Introduces built‑in audio generation (effects, ambience), seamless first‑to‑last frame transitions, and cinematic storytelling tools.
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Vidu 2.0
Release date: January 2025
Faster, more affordable generation. Supports 4s and 8s video clips in 1080p, with batch creation, strong consistency, and special effects templates.
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Vidu 1.5
Release date: Novembre 2024
Enhances multi‑entity consistency, allowing multiple characters and objects to remain coherent across scenes, with richer animation style.
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Vidu 1.0
Release date: July 2024
Initial release offering full 1080p video up to 8s from text, image, or reference input, with coherent motion and dynamic scenes.
Video generation modes
Choose from different generation tools depending on your starting point. Each input unlocks specific features suited for various creative needs.
Generates video from text by interpreting the meaning of each prompt and turning it into evolving motion over time. Ideal for creating visuals from ideas without needing any source images.
A soldier in futuristic armor charges through a time rift where ancient ruins collide with high-tech machinery; camera rotates as bullets freeze mid-air Animate still images into fluid motion with full control over pacing and style. Use one or multiple images to generate consistent, story-driven clips.
Anime-style fast-paced camera tracking a child running through terraced rice fields chasing a hand-painted paper kite; vibrant midday light, saturated colors, wind rushing through tall grass Transform existing footage with AI-driven effects, style changes, or enhancements. Maintain motion while altering the look or tone of each scene.
Close-up of a male astronaut standing in a smoky alien landscape. His suit is dirty and worn. He lifts his helmet slowly with both hands. His face is marked with dust and wide with shock. Faint lights blink behind him and low wind hums around Generate short, stylized scenes inspired by viral trends, social formats, or dramatic transformations. Ideal for rapid content creation and shareable edits without extra post-processing.
Generate talking portraits by syncing facial movement to either uploaded audio or text-based dialogue. The model aligns expressions and lip motion with high precision for natural-looking speech.
Runware launches real-time AI video generation via flexible public API Use multiple reference images to guide consistency across characters, objects, and scenes. Maintain visual alignment across frames and generations.
Wide cinematic shot of a sci-fi hero in a sleek blue-accented armored suit standing at the edge of a grassy floating island, gazing at a glowing ancient orb hovering above a stone pedestal; soft light from the orb reflects on the hero’s armor; clouds drift below the island cliffs; the camera slowly pushes in from behind the hero, capturing the scale of the scene and the mystery of the artifact Developer-first video API
Video generation API for developers
Integrate AI video generation into your applications with one unified API. Access leading models through our developer platform with comprehensive documentation and built-in Playground for testing.