How much does AI video generation cost?
Short answer
AI video generation cost depends mainly on how many videos you make, how long they are, and which steps the tool handles — research, scripting, voice, visuals and editing. The most useful number is not the subscription price but the cost per video you would actually publish.
What drives the cost
| Factor | Effect on cost |
|---|---|
| Video length | Longer videos usually use more generation capacity |
| Volume | More videos per month means more usage |
| Visual complexity | Generated footage tends to cost more than simpler visuals |
| Voice and narration | Synthetic voice adds a production step |
| Research and scripting | Included in some tools, separate tools in others |
| Revisions | Regenerating drafts adds usage |
Estimate cost per usable video
Divide what you spend in a month — across every tool involved — by the number of videos you actually published. A cheaper tool that needs three extra apps, or produces drafts you throw away, can cost more in practice.
Hidden costs
- Your time moving work between separate research, writing and editing tools.
- Stock footage or music licenses not included in the tool.
- Drafts that are unusable and have to be redone.
Where MakersGateway fits
The sections above are general guidance. This section describes MakersGateway specifically.
MakersGateway combines research, scripting, video, articles and growth tools in one workspace, which can reduce the number of separate tools you pay for.
- Current plans and pricing are published in the MakersGateway Studio, not on this site — check there for up-to-date figures.
- Try it with your own topics before deciding: Start free in the Studio.
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