MakeThisVid is not a free AI video generator. There is no free tier — all renders require credits. Pricing starts at $9.99 for a one-time pack of 5 videos (no subscription required). This page is for people comparing free tools vs. paid tools and trying to find the right fit.

Free AI Video Generator: What to Expect

If you're searching for a free AI video generator, you deserve an honest answer before you sign up for anything. Most "free" AI video tools offer a limited free tier — typically 1–5 low-resolution watermarked clips — and then require a paid plan for anything useful. Some have no free tier at all. MakeThisVid is in the second category: there is no free tier. Every render costs credits. What MakeThisVid offers instead is a low-entry paid option — a one-time credit pack starting at $9.99 for 5 videos — so you can test the quality before committing to a subscription. Here's a breakdown of what to look for when comparing AI video tools.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Understand what 'free' means in AI video

    Most free tiers give 1–5 clips per month, at low resolution (often 480p or 720p), with a watermark. To remove the watermark or generate at 1080p, paid plans are required. Some tools have no free tier.

  2. Consider one-time vs. subscription pricing

    If you only need a few videos per month, a one-time credit pack is cheaper than a monthly subscription. MakeThisVid's smallest pack is $9.99 for 5 credits (720p) or 2–3 videos at 1080p — no recurring charge.

  3. Check commercial use licensing

    Free tiers often restrict commercial use — you can't run the video as a paid ad. MakeThisVid includes commercial use on every plan and pack, including the entry-level $9.99 pack.

  4. Evaluate output quality

    AI video quality varies significantly between tools. MakeThisVid generates at 720p or 1080p with audio included — no separate audio layer, no watermark on any plan.

  5. If MakeThisVid fits, start with a credit pack

    No subscription required to start. Buy 5 credits for $9.99, generate your first video, and decide if the quality meets your needs before committing to a monthly plan.

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Testing before committing

Not sure if AI video is right for your workflow? A $9.99 credit pack gives you 5 video generations to evaluate quality before subscribing.

Low-volume needs

If you need fewer than 20 videos per month, a credit pack may be cheaper than a monthly subscription. There's no recurring charge on packs.

Commercial projects without a monthly commitment

One-time campaign? Generate the clips you need, download them with commercial use included, and don't pay again until your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. MakeThisVid does not have a free tier. All video renders require credits. The lowest entry point is a one-time pack of 5 credits for $9.99 — no subscription required.
Buy a one-time 5-credit pack for $9.99. Each credit generates a 720p 8-second video. If a render fails for any reason, the credit is refunded automatically.
A few tools offer a limited free tier — typically 1–3 watermarked clips at low resolution. Quality varies significantly. MakeThisVid does not have a free tier, but starts at $9.99 for 5 videos with no watermark and commercial use included.
On the Lite plan ($14.99/mo, 20 credits): $0.75 per 720p video. On the Pro plan ($79.99/mo, 200 credits): $0.40 per 720p video. One-time 5-credit pack: $1.99 per video. 1080p costs 2 credits per video.
Most do not. Free tiers on AI video tools typically restrict commercial use. MakeThisVid includes commercial use on every plan and credit pack, including the $9.99 entry pack.
AI video generation has real computational costs — each render uses significant GPU compute. A free tier would require either watermarking outputs or significantly degrading quality. MakeThisVid chose a low-entry paid model instead: start with a $9.99 credit pack, get full-quality 1080p output and commercial use, and only pay for what you generate.
Credit packs are one-time purchases — buy 5, 15, 50, or 150 credits with no recurring charge. Subscriptions ($14.99–$79.99/mo) give you a fresh credit allowance each month and a lower per-video cost. Packs are better for occasional use; subscriptions are better for consistent volume.
There is no free trial. Failed renders refund credits automatically. There is currently no money-back policy beyond the automatic credit refund on failed renders.

Start with a credit pack — no subscription

5 videos for $9.99. No watermark, 1080p, commercial use included. Evaluate the quality before committing to a plan.

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