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AI video & image generation models

The major AI video and image generation models, tested first-hand: what each one does best, what it really costs, and how they compare head-to-head.

Models covered
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Last updated
Aug 8, 2026Last updated

Just tested

The three models we generated with most recently, with the actual output we got, not a press render.

How we evaluate models

Every model on this page is one we've generated with directly, not summarized from a spec sheet. We run the same prompts across each one, note where it breaks (warped hands, dropped audio, queue times), and record the real per-second or per-image cost rather than the headline price. Models are grouped by what they're good for (cinematic video, fast drafts, photoreal stills), and we update a page when a model ships a new version or changes its pricing. Nothing here is pay-to-rank: we take no fee from the tools we cover.

Every model

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Frequently asked questions

How do you decide which models to include?
We cover the models people are actively choosing between for AI image and video generation, prioritizing the ones with enough real-world usage to test properly. A model earns a page once we've generated with it enough to say something specific about its strengths and failure modes, not just repeat its marketing.
Which AI model is best for video?
There's no single winner. For cinematic shots with baked-in audio, Veo-class models lead; for fast, cheap iteration, Kling's turbo tiers are hard to beat; for fine motion control, Runway's tools stand out. Our head-to-head comparisons walk through the trade-offs for specific use cases.
Are these reviews sponsored or affiliate-driven?
No tool pays to appear here or to rank higher. Where we link out, we say so, but placement and ordering are based on hands-on testing and real demand, never on any commercial relationship.
How often are the model pages updated?
We revisit a page whenever a model ships a new version, changes its pricing, or when our own re-testing turns up something different. Each page shows its last-updated date so you can see how current it is.
What does AI generation cost?
It varies widely: from a fraction of a cent per image to well over a dollar per second of 4K video with audio. We record the real cost per model rather than the advertised starting price, and our pricing comparison tool lets you compare them side by side.

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