TikTok requires 9:16 vertical video. The 20 models below are every Versely video generator whose supported aspect ratios include 9:16, ranked by the best position each one holds on a Versely leaderboard (unranked models are listed after, cheapest complete job first).
This is the same vertical-format requirement behind YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels, so those two rankings pull from the same qualifying model set — the difference is which platform you're posting to, not the ranking method.
Ranking method
Filtered to video generators supporting the 9:16 aspect ratio, sorted by best leaderboard position (unranked models after, cheapest complete job first).
What TikTok actually rewards
TikTok's algorithm evaluates every single video independently of your follower count, so a brand-new account's first post competes on equal footing with a creator who has a million followers — the entire game is the first-second hook and native, unpolished pacing.
The mistake most brands make
Most brands upload the same ad they'd run on TV or Instagram, and TikTok's audience recognizes and skips polished ad-style content within the first second, tanking watch time and killing distribution.
- A raw, handheld first-person hook
- Trending-sound-synced footage
- A duet-able or stitch-able reaction moment
Full ranking
| # | Model | Provider | Credits | Max resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HeyGen Video | HeyGen | 8-72 credits | 2K |
| 2 | Wan 3.0 Text to Video | Wan | 4-120 credits | 1080p |
| 3 | Minimax H3 Text to Video | MiniMax | 12-78 credits | 2K |
| 4 | Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance | 22-320 credits | 720p |
| 5 | Flux 3 Text to Video | Black Forest Labs | 34-136 credits | 1080p |
| 6 | Seedance 2.0 | ByteDance | 22-1639 credits | 4k |
| 7 | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Text to Video | Grok | 4-150 credits | 1080p |
| 8 | Happy Horse 1.1 Text to Video | Alibaba | 17-108 credits | 1080p |
| 9 | Wan 2.7 Text to Video | Wan | 8-90 credits | 1080p |
| 10 | Kling Video V3 Pro Text to Video | Kling | 34-101 credits | — |
| 11 | Pixverse V6 Text to Video | Pixverse | 5-29 credits | 1080p |
| 12 | VEO First Last Frame | 32-128 credits | 4K | |
| 13 | VEO 3.1 | 32-192 credits | 4K | |
| 14 | LTX 2.5 Text to Video Pro | LTX | 58-136 credits | 1080p |
| 15 | Runway Gen-4.5 | Runway | 200-400 credits | — |
| 16 | Vidu Q3 Video | Vidu | 23-67 credits | 1080p |
| 17 | LTX 2.3 Text to Video Fast | LTX | 20-256 credits | 4K |
| 18 | LTX 2.3 Image to Video Pro | LTX | 29-192 credits | 4K |
| 19 | Boreal | Creatify | 4-192 credits | 2K |
| 20 | PrunaAI P-Video | PrunaAI | 2-32 credits | 1080p |
The top 5, explained
#1 — HeyGen Video (HeyGen) costs 8-72 credits and sits at #1 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 2K. Max resolution: 2K.
#2 — Wan 3.0 Text to Video (Wan) costs 4-120 credits, discounted from a headline 8 and sits at #5 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 1080p. Max resolution: 1080p.
#3 — Minimax H3 Text to Video (MiniMax) costs 12-78 credits, discounted from a headline 24 and sits at #6 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 2K. Max resolution: 2K.
#4 — Seedance 2.5 (ByteDance) costs 22-320 credits, discounted from a headline 67 and sits at #8 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 720p. Max resolution: 720p.
#5 — Flux 3 Text to Video (Black Forest Labs) costs 34-136 credits and sits at #10 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings. It outputs up to 1080p. Max resolution: 1080p.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best AI video model for TikTok?+
HeyGen Video by HeyGen tops this ranking. Filtered to video generators supporting the 9:16 aspect ratio, sorted by best leaderboard position (unranked models after, cheapest complete job first). HeyGen Video costs 8-72 credits and sits at #1 in text to video on Versely's live model rankings.
How is this ranking calculated?+
Filtered to video generators supporting the 9:16 aspect ratio, sorted by best leaderboard position (unranked models after, cheapest complete job first).
How many models qualify for this ranking?+
20 models with a page on Versely meet the criteria for "Best AI video model for TikTok", across 15 providers.
What's the cheapest option in this ranking?+
PrunaAI P-Video is the cheapest at 2-32 credits, against 8-72 credits for HeyGen Video, the top-ranked entry.
Do all of these models hold a Versely leaderboard position?+
Yes — all 20 models here hold a position on at least one Versely leaderboard. Versely ranks each capability separately, so the leaderboard a position was earned on is named alongside it.
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