Hey everyone
I've been getting into AI video generation for a few days now and I'm trying to figure out where to actually put my money. Theres so many platforms and pricing models that I genuinely cant tell whats worth it anymore.
Right now I'm looking at three options:
- Higgsfield ($49/mo for Plus, or $129 for Ultra with Seedance 2.0)
- Runway ($95/mo for Unlimited)
- Magnific (the platform formerly known as Freepik, similar pricing tier)
I mostly care about value for money. I dont need enterprise features or team seats. I just want to generate videos without constantly worrying about credits running out or getting throttled.
Few things I'm confused about:
The "unlimited" question. Runway and others advertise unlimited generation but I keep seeing people say its not actually unlimited. Whats the catch? Do they throttle you after a certain number? Do queue times become insane? Whats the real experience like?
Model access. I keep hearing about Seedance 2.0 being the best right now. Which platform gives you the best access to it? I heard Runway blocks it in the US?
Quality vs quantity tradeoff. Is it better to go with an "unlimited" plan that might have restrictions, or a credit-based plan where you know exactly what you're getting?
Honestly just looking for real user experiences. Not trying to start a platform war, just want to make a smart decision before dropping $100+ on something that might disappoint.
What are you guys using and why?