Pricing
AI Video Automation Tools: Pricing Compared (2026)
aicut's Automate plan costs $39.99 a month for 100 video tokens and auto-posts to TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, while most rival automation tiers cost between $39 and $69 a month. aicut also has a free pay-as-you-go plan at $0.60 per token, so you can test before subscribing. Prices below are from each vendor's own plans as of July 2026.
What does aicut include? Specs at a glance
One aicut account gives you 22 AI video models and 9 image models in 29 languages, and posts finished videos to TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
| Spec | aicut |
|---|---|
| AI video models | 22, including Veo 3.1, Kling 3, Seedance 2.5 |
| AI image models | 9 |
| Languages | 29 |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 2:3, 3:2, 21:9, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Longest single AI clip | 30 seconds |
| AI video price | 0.2 to 6.25 tokens per second of video ($0.10 to $3.13 on a paid plan) |
| Free plan | $0, pay-as-you-go at $0.60 per token |
| Creator plan | $19.99/month, 50 tokens included |
| Automate plan | $39.99/month, 100 tokens included |
| Auto-posts to | TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels |
How long does an AI clip take, and what does it cost? Our test
We ran one prompt through Veo 3.1, Kling 3 and Seedance 2.5 on October 10, 2026. Each made an 8-second, 1080p, 9:16 clip; render times ran from 2 min 21 s to 7 min 26 s.
| Model | Clip length | Render time | Token cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | 8 seconds, 1080p, 9:16 | 2 min 21 s | 5 tokens ($2.50) |
| Seedance 2.5 | 8 seconds, 1080p, 9:16 | 4 min 6 s | 20.48 tokens ($10.24) |
| Kling 3 | 8 seconds, 1080p, 9:16 | 7 min 26 s | 5.6 tokens ($2.80) |
Prompt: "A golden retriever puppy runs through a sunlit meadow toward the camera, slow motion, shallow depth of field, cinematic vertical shot." No audio. One run per model, so times vary by run.
How much do AI video automation tools cost in 2026?
The cheapest paid plans cluster around $19/month, and full daily-automation tiers land around $39-69/month. The table below lines up the main create-and-auto-post tools by tier.
| Tool | Cheapest paid | Automation tier | Top tier | Free tier? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aicut | Creator $19.99/mo (50 tokens) | Automate $39.99/mo (100 tokens) | Automate $39.99/mo | Yes - pay-as-you-go $0.60/token |
| FlowShorts | Starter $19/mo (~8 videos) | Creator $39/mo (30) | Pro $69/mo (60) | No |
| AutoShorts.ai | Starter $19/mo | Daily $39/mo | Hardcore $69/mo (~60) | 1 free video |
| Short.ai | Basic $19/mo (~40 videos) | Pro $30/mo (~90) | Enterprise $60/mo (~180) | No |
| Revid.ai | Hobby $39/mo (no automation) | Growth $39/mo (2000 credits) | Ultra $199/mo | No |
Short.ai's prices are the yearly-billing rate; Revid's Growth price is currently promotional. Re-check each vendor before relying on an exact figure - these move.
Which is cheapest for full auto-posting?
For hands-off daily posting to all three platforms, aicut Automate ($39.99/month) and AutoShorts Daily, FlowShorts Creator, and Revid Growth (all ~$39/month) sit at the same entry point. Short.ai is the outlier on paper at $30/month for its Pro tier, but that is the annual-billing price.
One difference the sticker price hides: Revid's pricing page lists Auto-Mode Workers from its Growth tier, so check what its $39 Hobby plan includes before counting it as an automation plan.
What do you actually get for the money?
Volume is measured differently per tool - videos, credits, or tokens - so compare what a tier produces, not just its price. Aicut uses tokens: 100/month on Automate is roughly 8 full multi-scene story videos or around 66 short clips.
- •aicut Automate: 100 tokens ≈ 8 full story videos or ~66 short clips, posted automatically.
- •FlowShorts Creator ($39): about 30 videos/month.
- •AutoShorts Hardcore ($69): about 60 videos/month, one active series.
- •Short.ai Pro ($30/yr-billed): about 90 videos/month.
- •Revid Growth ($39): 2,000 credits - note reviewers report credits burn fast, including on failed generations.
Why does aicut have a free tier when others don't?
Aicut's free plan is pay-as-you-go at $0.60 per token, so you can generate and publish real videos before committing to a subscription - most auto-posting rivals offer at most a single free video or no free tier at all.
The practical upshot: you can judge aicut's output quality on your own content for the price of a few tokens, instead of subscribing to find out.
Which plan should you pick?
If you post one video a day, a ~$39/month automation tier (aicut Automate, AutoShorts Daily, or FlowShorts Creator) is the standard choice. Pick aicut Automate if you also want multiple content formats, a full editor, and a free way to test first; pick a single-purpose rival if you only ever want one faceless format and nothing else.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest AI video automation tool?
Entry paid plans start around $19/month (aicut Creator, FlowShorts Starter, AutoShorts Starter, Short.ai Basic). For full daily auto-posting, the tier is usually about $39/month. Aicut also has a free pay-as-you-go option.
How much is aicut compared to FlowShorts and AutoShorts?
Aicut's automation plan is $39.99/month, essentially the same as FlowShorts Creator ($39) and AutoShorts Daily ($39). Aicut adds more content types, a full editor, and a free pay-as-you-go tier.
Do any of these tools have a free plan?
Aicut has a pay-as-you-go free tier ($0.60/token). FlowShorts offers 1 free video and Revid lets you start free, while AutoShorts' free plan is temporarily paused (all checked 2026-09-24). Short.ai had no ongoing free tier as of July 2026.
Are these prices monthly or annual?
Most figures here are monthly-billing prices, except Short.ai (annual-billing rate) and Revid's currently-promotional Growth price. Vendor pricing changes often - confirm before purchase.
Try it on a real video
The free plan is pay-as-you-go - generate a first video before committing to anything.