Novita offers highly competitive pricing in the market.
For example, a Kling 1.6 720P T2V 5-second video costs only $0.27 per video, Kling 1.6 1080P I2V 5-Second video costs only 0.46 per video!
A Wan 2.1 720P T2V 5-second video costs only $0.3 per video, Wan 2.1 1080P I2V 5-Second video costs only $0.3 per video!
A Hunyuan 4-second video costs only $0.3/video!
A Minimax video 01 costs only $0.4/video!
Generative video models are revolutionizing how we create content from simple text or image prompts. From open-source frameworks to proprietary tools powering ChatGPT, this post compares five prominent models—Hunyuan (Tencent), Kling (Kuaishou), Wan (Alibaba Cloud), MiniMax, and Sora (OpenAI)—to help you understand their capabilities, resolutions, and ideal use cases.
Simple Version of T2V Version
Prompt: create a video of a cold, desolate forest with dense trees and a mysterious atmosphere. A small animal, like a fox or a rabbit, moves gracefully through the forest, weaving between the trees. The mood of the video should feel chilly, quiet, and slightly eerie, with soft, diffused lighting that highlights the frosty environment.width 9：height 16.
Prompt: In a dimly lit bar, purplish light bathes the face of a mature man, his eyes blinking thoughtfully as he ponders in close-up, the background artfully blurred to focus on his introspective expression, the ambiance of the bar a mere suggestion of shadows and soft lighting.width 4：height 3
Simple Version of I2V Version
Prompt: fisheye, the camera is half in the water, several boats floating on ocean, the ocean water is clear, sunshine flare is like a cross, the wave rise and splash on the camera from right to left, and the camera got hit into the water
Introduction of Wan, Hunyuan, Kling, Minimax, Sora
Wan by Alibaba Cloud
Wan is an open-source model from Alibaba Cloud, optimized for 480P and 1080P video generation. It supports a wide array of multimodal tasks including Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, Video Editing, Text-to-Image, and Video-to-Audio. On an RTX 4090 GPU, Wan can generate a 5-second 480P video in about 4 minutes, showcasing its performance-focused design and broad application scope.
Hunyuan by Tencent
Hunyuan is an open-source video generation model developed by Tencent. It supports video resolutions up to 2K and offers exceptional control over video parameters. Users can adjust camera angles (tilt, pan, zoom), lighting intensity, scene composition, and background elements. Hunyuan excels in both Text-to-Video (T2V) and Image-to-Video (I2V) tasks and can generate videos up to 16 seconds long—making it ideal for longer, richly detailed scenes.
Kling by Kuaishou
Kling is a closed-source model developed by Kuaishou that prioritizes smooth motion dynamics and accurate prompt adherence. It supports video resolutions ranging from 720P to 1080P, with each video averaging 5.3 seconds. Kling’s strength lies in creating seamless animations and natural transitions, which makes it particularly effective for short, visually engaging clips.
MiniMax by MiniMax AI
MiniMax is an open-source model designed to generate videos at a native 1280×720 resolution at 25 FPS. It supports video generation from both text and image inputs and leans toward stylized visuals like animation, CGI, and game graphics. Currently, it generates videos up to 6 seconds, with plans to extend this to 10 seconds in future releases.
Sora by OpenAI
Sora is closed-source and integrated with ChatGPT, available to Plus and Pro users. It supports video output at up to 720P for Plus users and 1080P for Pro users. Known for its scene complexity, Sora enables rich compositions with multiple characters, motion patterns, and high-level editing tools like Remix, Re-cut, Loop, and Storyboard. Video length varies: up to 20 seconds for Pro, and 5 seconds for Plus.
How to Access Video Models on Novita AI?
Novita AI is an AI cloud platform that offers developers an easy way to deploy AI models using our simple API, while also providing the affordable and reliable GPU cloud for building and scaling.
Step 1: Log In and Access the Model Library
Log in to your account and click on the Model Library button.
Step 2: Choose Your Model
Browse through the available options and select the model that suits your needs.
Step 3: Start your Free Trail
Step 4: Install the API
Install API using the package manager specific to your programming language.
After installation, import the necessary libraries into your development environment. Initialize the API with your API key to start interacting with Novita AI LLM. This is an example of using chat completions API for python users.
import requests
url = "https://api.novita.ai/v3/async/kling-v1.6-i2v"
payload = {
"mode": "<string>",
"image_url": "<string>",
"end_image_url": "<string>",
"prompt": "<string>",
"negative_prompt": "<string>",
"guidance_scale": 123
}
headers = {
"Content-Type": "<content-type>",
"Authorization": "<authorization>"
}
response = requests.request("POST", url, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(response.text)
If you prioritize customization and open access, Hunyuan and Wan stand out. For stylized visuals, MiniMax excels. Meanwhile, Sora offers the most advanced editing tools—though it’s only available to ChatGPT users. Kling is perfect for short, realistic clips. Each model brings unique strengths tailored to different workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sora (up to 20s) and Hunyuan (up to 16s) support the longest durations.
Hunyuan, Wan, and MiniMax are open-source; Kling and Sora are closed-source.
Wan supports T2V, I2V, T2I, editing, and even video-to-audio, making it the most versatile.
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Recommended Reading
- Wan2.1: An Open-Source AI Model Outperforms Sora
Minimax Video 01: Short-Form AI Video Creation with Dynamic Camera Effects - Transforming Images with Ease: Image to Video AI API
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