Grok Imagine T2V Pricing & Cost
Grok Imagine T2V is xAI's text-to-video model and AetherWave's default video generation tool. Per-second pricing keeps short clips cheap (24 cr for 6s at 480p). Audio included at base cost. KIE+fal.ai redundancy means an upstream outage doesn't drop the request.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Grok Imagine T2V when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Per-second pricing by resolution. 4 cr/s at 480p, 6 cr/s at 720p. Duration 6-15 seconds. Audio included at base cost. KIE primary with fal.ai fallback when KIE is unavailable.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Grok Imagine T2V's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-second clip | 24 cr | $0.12 |
| 10-second clip | 40 cr | $0.20 |
| 5x 6-second clips | 120 cr | $0.60 |
| Studio sub fits | 70 6s clips/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Grok Imagine T2V compares
vs veo3-fast at 84 cr fixed: Grok at 24 cr for 6s is 3.5x cheaper at 480p. VEO is premium quality; Grok is the everyday workhorse. Default to Grok for budget-conscious work; VEO for hero shots.
4 cr/sec at 480p, 7 cr/sec at 720p
Best for: everyday text-to-video generation
veo3-fast at 84 cr fixed
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Grok Imagine T2V from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_generate_video is the one that gives the agent access to Grok Imagine T2V.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grok Imagine T2V cost per generation?
Per-second pricing by resolution. 4 cr/s at 480p, 6 cr/s at 720p. Duration 6-15 seconds. Audio included at base cost. KIE primary with fal.ai fallback when KIE is unavailable.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Grok Imagine T2V's 4 cr/sec at 480p, 7 cr/sec at 720p translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Grok Imagine T2V worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs veo3-fast at 84 cr fixed: Grok at 24 cr for 6s is 3.5x cheaper at 480p. VEO is premium quality; Grok is the everyday workhorse. Default to Grok for budget-conscious work; VEO for hero shots. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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