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Grok Imagine Video Cost Calculator
Base Imagine video model on the xAI API; 480p/720p only.
Grok Imagine Video price examples (xAI API (direct), 720p)
| Duration | Per generation | Per finished clip (×4 takes) | 30 finished clips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5s | $0.35 | $1.40 | $42.00 |
| 8s | $0.56 | $2.24 | $67.20 |
| 10s | $0.70 | $2.80 | $84.00 |
| 15s | $1.05 | $4.20 | $126.00 |
Full Grok Imagine Video rate table
| Plan | 480p | 720p |
|---|---|---|
| xAI API (direct) | $0.050/s | $0.070/s |
Source: xAI API pricing, as documented Oct 2026. Rate source ↗ · Verified 2026-10-12 · Max clip length: 15s
Grok Imagine Video pricing FAQ
How much does Grok Imagine Video cost per second?
Grok Imagine Video API prices run from $0.050 per second (xAI API (direct), 480p) to $0.070 per second (xAI API (direct), 720p), based on published list rates verified 2026-10-12. The calculator above prices your exact configuration.
How much is a 8-second Grok Imagine Video video?
On the xAI API (direct) plan at 720p, one 8-second generation costs $0.56. With a typical 4 generations per finished clip, budget $2.24 per usable clip.
What is the cheapest way to use Grok Imagine Video?
The lowest published rate is $0.050/s on the xAI API (direct) plan at 480p. Draft at the cheapest tier, confirm the shot works, then render finals at your delivery tier — the per-second gap between draft and top tiers is usually several times.
How does Grok Imagine Video billing work?
Grok Imagine Video bills per second of generated video on the API. That is different from the vendor's consumer subscription credits, which do not convert 1:1 — this page tracks API list prices only, via xAI.