video model comparison
grok-imagine-video vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5
grok-imagine-video and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 are both current video models, from xAI. grok-imagine-video is 38% cheaper per video second than Grok Imagine Video 1.5, $0.05 vs $0.08.
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | grok-imagine-video | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.05 (better) | $0.08 |
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1342 Elo (#2 of 3) | Not measured |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1415 Elo (#1 of 2) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | Not measured | 1048 Elo (#3 of 4) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | Not measured | 1065 Elo (#3 of 3) |
| Provider | xAI | xAI |
| Release date | Not reported | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image, video | text, image |
| Output | video | video |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
When to choose each
grok-imagine-video
Best for
- Grok Imagine video generation and editing
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Best for
- Short 1080p clips with sound
Watch out for
- Editing and extending videos still use the older grok-imagine-video model
- xAI lists one $0.080 per second price with no breakdown by resolution
- xAI has not published a release date
grok-imagine-video vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 FAQ
Which is cheaper, grok-imagine-video or Grok Imagine Video 1.5?
grok-imagine-video is 38% cheaper per video second than Grok Imagine Video 1.5, $0.05 vs $0.08.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between grok-imagine-video and Grok Imagine Video 1.5?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty