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| Tagline | Kuaishou's video model. The surprise standout. | OpenAI's video model. Long clips, cinematic quality. | The one that actually gets text in images right. |
| Category | video | video | image |
| Pricing | Credit-based, free trial | Included with ChatGPT Plus/Pro | Free + $8/mo + $20/mo + $60/mo |
| Best for | Anyone who wants top-tier video quality for less. | ChatGPT subscribers experimenting with cinematic shots. | Anything with text — posters, ads, album covers, slide decks. |
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| Kai's verdict | A-tier. Rising fast. If you can tolerate the UX, quality per dollar is best-in-class. | A-tier. Amazing when it works, frustrating when it doesn't. Runway still more reliable for pros. | S-tier for text-in-image. Use this for posters, Midjourney for art. |
| Link | Open → | Open → | Open → |