| Platform | Motion ▼ | Consistency | Adherence | Camera | Audio | I2V | Free* | API | Cost/5s | Length / Mode | Best For |
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Sources & comparison notes
Reviewed November 2, 2026. Each model has direct capability and pricing sources in its details and mobile card. This is a manually reviewed snapshot, not a live catalogue or an automatic monthly update.
Cost/5s is a USD comparison baseline for text-to-video output at 720p (H3: 768p), with the listed model and host. Veo uses a five-second equivalent because it accepts 4, 6 or 8 seconds. Input media, higher resolutions, audio options, rerolls, taxes and subscriptions can change the bill. Temporary discounts are called out separately; compare the source before purchase.
Scores, quick picks and shot routing are editorial estimates of workflow fit, not measured benchmarks or fresh production tests. Routing percentages are fit scores, not success probabilities. Treat them as a shortlist and test your own shot. Prompt styles are starting points, not required syntax or guaranteed results.
Free* means a documented no-fee generation path or self-hosted weights; account signup, trial credits and a free account without generation credits do not qualify. H3 and Wan 2.2 require local hardware and licence review. Open weights do not imply unrestricted use. A checkmark applies to the named model, not every model sold by the platform.
Sora is excluded from active choices: its app ended April 26 and its API ended September 24, 2026. OpenAI discontinuation notice ↗