Hedra releases API pricing breakdown for Seedance, Kling, Veo and MiniMax

Hedra released an API pricing breakdown for Seedance, Kling, Veo and MiniMax, showing how much a 10‑second AI video clip costs on each platform. The comparison gives creators a concrete reference for budgeting AI‑generated footage and choosing the most cost‑effective service. The figures reflect pricing as of September 2026.

What's new

Hedra’s post lists the per‑clip cost for the standard tier of each provider, converting the published per‑second rates into a 10‑second total. It also notes any free‑tier limits, overage fees, and volume‑discount structures that affect small‑scale productions. The analysis includes a side‑by‑side table that ranks the services from cheapest to most expensive for a typical 1080p, 30‑fps output. Hedra compiled the rates from each provider’s public pricing page and developer documentation, ensuring the numbers are comparable across the four services.

How it fits your workflow

Independent filmmakers can replace guesswork with a clear line item by consulting Hedra’s cost table before a shoot, allowing them to allocate budget for AI‑generated B‑roll or placeholder footage. Editors can decide whether to render a scene with Seedance’s higher‑resolution tier or switch to MiniMax for a tighter budget, without sacrificing visual quality. VFX supervisors gain a quick reference for API usage fees, which streamlines post‑production budgeting compared with manual spreadsheet calculations. Compared with Runway’s pricing, which typically starts around $0.20 per second, the services covered by Hedra sit in a lower price bracket, offering more affordable options for short‑form content.

What it costs / how to try it

Hedra’s pricing guide is freely available on the company blog; access to the individual APIs follows each provider’s own subscription model and tiered pricing structure.