What AI models actually cost
Per-model API pricing with worked examples, cross-provider comparisons, and a verification status on every figure. Aggregator numbers are labeled as such.
The cheapest text-to-image APIs in 2026
FLUX 1.1 [pro] lists the lowest Infer rate at $0.02 (its page also shows a conflicting $0.04). Seedream 4.0 is the cheapest confirmed price with a leaderboard rank.
Read →Kling 3.0 API pricing: what video actually costs
Kling 3.0 1080p Pro costs $0.10/second on Infer. A 10-second clip is $1.00, a 30-second spot is $3.00. Here's how that compares to official and reseller rates.
Read →Seedance 2.0 API pricing: cheaper than you'd think
Seedance 2.0 Pro costs $0.13 per second on Infer, versus up to $0.682 per second on fal.ai. See the full price table and worked cost examples.
Read →Veo 3.1 API pricing, with worked examples
Veo 3.1 Fast costs $0.09-$0.10/second on Infer, audio included. An 8-second clip runs $0.72-$0.80 - see the same job priced on fal.ai and Google's own API.
Read →The cheapest AI video generation APIs in 2026
Hailuo 02 Pro is the cheapest AI video API at $0.08/second on Infer. Price ranking across Veo, Kling, Wan, and Seedance, plus worked costs for real batches.
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