How many credits does it take to make a 30-second AI video?
A 30-second AI video typically costs 30–80 credits across most platforms, because 30 seconds = roughly 4 clips of 6–8 seconds stitched together. Veo 3 and Sora-class models cost the most per second (~6–10 credits/s). Hailuo and Luma are cheapest (~1–3 credits/s). Re-rolls double the budget — plan for them.
- 30s ≈ 4 stitched clips of 6–8s.
- Veo 3 / Sora-class: ~6–10 credits per second.
- Hailuo / Luma: ~1–3 credits per second.
- Budget 1.5–2× for re-rolls.
Credit math in 2026
Most credit-based platforms (Klixor included) price by output frames × model tier. A 6-second 1080p Veo 3 clip is typically 40–60 credits. A 6-second Hailuo clip is 8–12. Multiply by 4 clips for a 30-second video and add re-roll budget.
Klixor's $19.99 starter plan = 200 credits, which is enough for one 30-second Veo 3 video plus a couple of re-rolls, or four 30-second Hailuo videos.
How to minimise credit burn
Lock the prompt on a fast/cheap model first. Re-roll on the cheap model until composition is right. Then run the final prompt once on the expensive model. This 'cheap drafts, expensive final' workflow cuts credit cost by 50–70% vs running everything on Veo 3.
FAQ
Why does the same prompt cost different credits on different platforms?
Each platform sets its own margin on top of the underlying GPU cost. Compare credits-per-second of equivalent output, not raw credit counts.