How Much Does an AI Meme Video Cost? Price Per Video Compared
What one AI trend video costs on ZapVid, Starrd, Summrs and Ausar, how credits work, and how to pay less per video. Prices checked October 2026.
Quick answer
One AI meme video costs between about $3 and $10, depending on the app, the template and the way you buy credits. On ZapVid, most videos use 100 credits. That costs $9.99 on the smallest pack, about $6 on the largest pack and about $4.27 on the yearly Studio plan. If a video fails, the credits come back to your account automatically, so a failed try costs you nothing.
We checked the prices below on public pricing pages on October 27, 2026. They can change.
Why do AI video apps use credits?
Each template costs the app a different amount to render, depending on the AI model, the length and the resolution. Credits let an app charge more for a long, high resolution video and less for a short one. To compare apps, work out what one video costs you in dollars, not in credits.
What does one video cost on ZapVid?
Most videos use 100 credits. Some templates offer higher resolution for 200 or 300 credits, and the generator shows you the number before you press Generate.
| How you buy | Price | Credits | Cost per 100-credit video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pack | $9.99 | 100 | $9.99 |
| Pack | $24.99 | 300 | $8.33 |
| Pack | $59.99 | 900 | $6.67 |
| Pack | $199.99 | 3,300 | $6.06 |
| Starter, monthly | $19.99 a month | 300 a month | $6.66 |
| Pro, monthly | $39.99 a month | 700 a month | $5.71 |
| Studio, monthly | $79.99 a month | 1,500 a month | $5.33 |
| Starter, yearly | $15.99 a month | 300 a month | $5.33 |
| Pro, yearly | $31.99 a month | 700 a month | $4.57 |
| Studio, yearly | $63.99 a month | 1,500 a month | $4.27 |
Pack credits never expire. Plan credits reset every month, so a plan saves you money only if you use most of the credits.
What do other AI meme video apps charge?
| App | How it charges | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Starrd | Credit packs only | Videos from 100 credits; packs from $4.99 for 100 credits, about $3.33 per 100 credits on the largest pack |
| Summrs | Plans and top-ups | Pro $15 a month for 300 credits, Max $75 a month for 1,500; top-ups from $5 for 50 credits; credits per video vary by template |
| Ausar | Plans | From $9 a month for 100 credits, reset monthly |
Starrd charges less per credit on its packs. Compare the cost of the exact template you want, since some apps charge more credits for popular or longer templates.
What hidden costs should I watch for?
- Failed videos. Check whether the app gives your credits back when a video fails. ZapVid does it automatically.
- Retries from prompting. On tools where you write prompts, three tries to get a trend right means you pay three times.
- Expiring credits. You lose the monthly credits you do not use. If you post now and then, packs that never expire suit you better.
- Forgotten subscriptions. A plan renews until you cancel. On ZapVid you can cancel any time from the Billing page.
- Resolution upgrades. Higher resolution can cost two or three times the credits. Standard resolution looks right on a phone screen.
How can I pay less per video?
- Buy one small pack first and make one video to see if you like the result.
- If you post a few videos a month, a larger pack lowers your price and your credits never expire.
- If you post every week, a yearly plan gives you the lowest price per video.
- Use a clear photo of one person so your first try has the best chance.
FAQ
How much does an AI meme video cost? Between about $3 and $10 per video, depending on the app and the way you buy credits. On ZapVid a standard video costs from $9.99 on the smallest pack down to about $4.27 on the yearly Studio plan.
How many credits does one video use on ZapVid? Most videos use 100 credits. Higher resolution on some templates uses 200 or 300 credits.
Do ZapVid credits expire? Pack credits never expire. Plan credits reset each month.
Do I pay for a video that fails? No. If a video fails, the credits come back to your account automatically.
Which is cheaper, a pack or a plan? A plan costs less per video if you use most of its credits each month. A pack costs more per video, and its credits never expire.
Can I cancel a plan? Yes, at any time from the Billing page. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you paid for.