MakeThisVid's most affordable entry point is the $9.99 credit pack — 5 credits, each generating a 720p video. There is no free tier, but the starter pack gives you 5 professional 1080p-capable video renders for less than $2 per video. Commercial use is included on every purchase.

Cheap AI Video Generator: Start for $9.99 — No Monthly Commitment

<p>There is no free tier on MakeThisVid. But the starter credit pack — $9.99 for 5 credits — is the cheapest way to try AI video generation with real output. Use each credit for a 720p video (1 credit) or go to 1080p (2 credits). At $9.99 for 5 credits, you're paying $2 per 720p video or $1 per credit.</p><p>For higher volumes, the Pro plan brings the per-video cost down to $0.40 per 720p video at $79.99/month for 200 credits. If you're generating video regularly for ads or content, the monthly plan is significantly cheaper per render. The $9.99 pack is the honest low-commitment starting point.</p>

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Buy the $9.99 starter pack

    Go to makethisvid.com/pricing. The 5-credit pack costs $9.99 — no monthly commitment, no subscription. Credits never expire.

  2. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Write a text prompt or upload a photo to animate.

  3. Choose 720p (1 credit) or 1080p (2 credits)

    720p uses 1 credit, 1080p uses 2. On the $9.99 pack: 5 videos at 720p, or 2 videos at 1080p plus 1 credit remaining.

  4. Generate in 45–90 seconds

    Click Generate. Live progress shown. Credits refund automatically on failed renders — you only pay for successful videos.

  5. Download your video

    Download the MP4. Commercial use is included. If you need more credits, buy another pack or switch to a monthly plan for better per-video economics.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Try before committing to a plan

Not sure if AI video fits your workflow? The $9.99 pack gives you 5 real video renders to test the quality and speed before deciding on a monthly plan.

One-off campaign needs

Need 5 video ads for a single campaign? The $9.99 pack covers it without a monthly subscription commitment.

Budget-conscious content creators

Generate 5 pieces of video content for less than $10. At 720p (1 credit each), the 5-credit pack produces 5 videos — more affordable per video than most stock footage platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. There is no free tier. The lowest entry point is the $9.99 credit pack (5 credits). Every render requires credits.
$9.99 for 5 credits. Each credit generates one 720p video. 1080p costs 2 credits. So the $9.99 pack gets you 5 x 720p videos or 2 x 1080p videos (with 1 credit left over).
The Lite plan at $14.99/month includes 20 credits — that's $0.75 per 720p video. The Standard plan at $29.99/month includes 50 credits ($0.60/video). The Pro plan at $79.99/month includes 200 credits ($0.40/video). Monthly plans are more cost-effective for regular use.
Monthly plan credits reset each billing period. One-time credit packs don't expire — they stay in your account until you use them.
No. Credits refund automatically on failed renders. You only pay for successful video generations.
Yes. Every credit pack — including the $9.99 starter pack — includes a commercial use license. You can run the output as a paid ad immediately.
$0.40 per 720p video on the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 200 credits). For 1080p it's $0.80 per video (2 credits at $0.40 each).

Start with 5 videos for $9.99

No monthly commitment. $9.99 for 5 credits — 720p or 1080p, audio included, commercial use licensed.

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