Video Generation Models
Model rankings updated based on real usage data.
Models are ranked by total prompt and completion tokens processed through the OpenRouter API over the trailing 7 days. Models with none of that usage are listed after them, ranked by total seconds of video generated over the same 7 days. Showing the top 10 models. Rankings measure usage on OpenRouter and reflect adoption, not model quality or benchmark performance.
Video generation models turn text prompts and images into short video clips. On OpenRouter you submit a job to POST /api/v1/videos, poll it until it completes, and download the finished video, using the same API key for every model on this page. The current top models are Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, and HeyGen Video. Each listing shows its starting price per second of video. To check supported durations, resolutions, and aspect ratios before you submit, call GET /api/v1/videos/models, and see the video generation guide for the full request flow.
Video Generation Models on OpenRouter
Google: Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
9.75M tokens
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash is Google's native multimodal video generation and editing model, the successor to Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash. It generates clips up to 15 seconds long with native audio in 16:9 or 9:16, from 360p drafts up to 4K, and supports text-to-video, image-to-video, first and last frame interpolation, subject and video references with improved reference management, and editing or extending an uploaded video. Multi-turn editing and extension of a prior generation is supported through previous_job_id.
Note: video generation is only supported through the Video Generation API. See the guide: https://openrouter.ai/docs/guides/overview/multimodal/video-generation
Google: Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash
3.74M tokens
Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash is Google's native multimodal video generation and editing model, the generally available successor to Gemini Omni Flash Preview. It is suited for text-to-video, image-to-video, first and last frame interpolation, subject and video references (up to three reference clips), and editing or extending an uploaded video, and generates clips from 360p drafts up to 4K with native audio in 16:9 or 9:16. Multi-turn editing and extension of a prior generation is supported through previous_job_id, up to 40 seconds of total video.
Note: video generation is only supported through the Video Generation API. See the guide: https://openrouter.ai/docs/guides/overview/multimodal/video-generation
HeyGen: HeyGen Video
164 hours
HeyGen Video is a general-purpose video generation model from HeyGen. It renders short clips with synthesized audio (dialogue, ambience, and sound effects) in a single call, working from a text prompt, from a first-frame image, or from a set of image, video, and audio references that the prompt can address directly. It is aimed at short-form business video with a lot of motion in frame: brand moments, product and equipment demos, and training or onboarding content.
It is not an avatar product. Unlike HeyGen's Avatar IV and Video Agent, there is no talking-head, script, or lip-sync step; the prompt and references drive the whole scene.
ByteDance: Seedance 2.5
97 hours
Seedance 2.5 is a video generation model from ByteDance. It is suited for long-form storytelling, multimodal reference-based generation, video editing, and video extension. It supports first-frame and first-and-last-frame control, up to 50 image, video, and audio reference assets, optional generated audio, and multilingual audiovisual generation.
Google: Veo 3.1 Lite
90 hours
Google's most cost-effective video generation model, designed for high-volume applications and rapid iteration. Veo 3.1 Lite generates 720p and 1080p video from text or image prompts with native synchronized audio at less than 50% of the cost of Veo 3.1 Fast. Supports 4–8 second clips in landscape (16:9) and portrait (9:16) formats, with SynthID watermarking. Ideal for content platforms, short-form video creation, and automated media generation.
Alibaba: Wan 3.0
85 hours
Wan 3.0 is a video generation model from Alibaba for text-to-video, image-to-video, and reference-guided video generation. It produces 480p, 720p, or 1080p video with durations from 2 to 30 seconds.
ByteDance: Seedance 2.0 Fast
60 hours
Seedance 2.0 Fast is a video generation model from ByteDance. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video with first and last frame control, and multimodal reference-to-video. It prioritizes generation speed and lower cost over maximum output quality. The number of tokens is given by (height of output video * width of output video * duration * 24) / 1024
Google: Veo 3.1 Fast
57 hours
Google's mid-tier video generation model balancing speed and quality. Veo 3.1 Fast generates high-quality video from text or image prompts with native synchronized audio, offering faster turnaround than Veo 3.1 at lower cost. Supports first-frame and last-frame conditioning, multiple resolutions and aspect ratios, and SynthID watermarking.
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is a faster, lower-cost video generation model from SpaceXAI, distilled from Grok Imagine Video 1.5. It supports text-to-video and image-to-video, trading some quality for speed and price. 1080p output is rendered at 720p and upscaled.
ByteDance: Seedance 2.0
49 hours
Seedance 2.0 is a video generation model from ByteDance. It supports text-to-video, image-to-video with first and last frame control, and multimodal reference-to-video. It is particularly strong at preserving character consistency, visual style, and camera movement from reference material. The number of tokens is given by (height of output video * width of output video * duration * 24) / 1024
Frequently asked questions
Submit a generation job to POST /api/v1/videos with the model slug and your prompt, poll the returned job until it completes, then download the finished video. The video generation guide walks through the full request flow.
Listings with published pricing show a starting price per second of generated video. The rate varies by model, resolution, and whether the clip includes audio, so check the model page for the full price breakdown before you submit a job.
Yes. Models that accept image input animate a reference image into a short clip, so you can pass either a text prompt or an image depending on the model. Call GET /api/v1/videos/models to check which inputs each model supports.
The list above shows video generation models on OpenRouter. Availability changes as providers launch new models and variants, and GET /api/v1/videos/models returns the full current list.
No. One OpenRouter API key works for every model on this page — create a key on your API keys page and reuse it across models and providers.