The Source of Truth
for AI Video
Objective benchmarks for generative video models. We test, rank, and compare Kling, Runway, Veo, Sora, and more — with real cost and speed data. Updated weekly.
Real Cost Data
Transparent pricing from $0.004 to $0.20 per second. Every model tested with identical prompts, costs recorded to the cent.
Speed Benchmarks
Generation times measured on standardized infrastructure. From 30-second Minimax to 2-minute Sora — know before you pay.
Side-by-Side
Compare any two models head-to-head. Same prompt, same conditions. Objective data, no marketing narratives.
The Current Rankings
| Rank | Model | Cost/sec | Speed (5s) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Minimax Hailuo MiniMax | $0.004/s | 30s | LEADER |
| 02 | FramePack HuggingFace Community | $0.03/s | 80s | STABLE |
| 03 | Wan 2.1 Alibaba | $0.05/s | 55s | STABLE |
| 04 | Kling v3 Kuaishou | $0.07/s | 45s | STABLE |
| 05 | Pika 2.0 Pika Labs | $0.08/s | 40s | STABLE |
Direct Comparisons
Kling v3 vs Runway Gen-4
VidScore benchmark data shows Kling v3 scores 8.2/10 on motion coherence vs Runway Gen-4's 8.6/10, but Kling costs 53% l...
Sora 2 vs Kling v3
VidScore benchmark data reveals Sora 2 leads in maximum generation length at 120 seconds, nearly 3x Kling v3's 45-second...
Veo 3.1 vs Runway Gen-4
VidScore benchmark data shows Google Veo 3.1 and Runway Gen-4 both price at $0.15/s, but Veo supports 90-second generati...
Kling v3 vs Pika 2.0
VidScore benchmark data shows Kling v3 at $0.07/s is 12.5% cheaper than Pika 2.0 at $0.08/s, with Kling supporting 45-se...
Runway Gen-4 vs Pika 2.0
VidScore benchmark data reveals Runway Gen-4 costs 87.5% more at $0.15/s compared to Pika 2.0's $0.08/s, but delivers si...
Veo 3.1 vs Kling v3
VidScore benchmark data shows Google Veo 3.1 scores 9.1/10 on photorealism versus Kling v3's 8.0/10, a 14% quality advan...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VidScore?
VidScore is an objective benchmarking platform for AI video generation models. We test 10+ models with 20 standardized prompts and report real cost ($0.004–$0.20/sec), speed (30–120s), and resolution data. Updated weekly.
How often is the leaderboard updated?
Weekly. When a major new model launches, we prioritize testing and publish benchmark results within 24–48 hours of public API availability.
Which AI video generator is cheapest?
Minimax Hailuo at $0.004/second ($0.24/minute). For higher quality, Kling v3 at $0.07/second offers the best value-to-quality ratio as of April 2026.