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Grok Imagine 1.5 vs Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite

Two video models side by side: what each costs, what it takes and when to pick it. Both run on one RenderHour balance, so you can give them the same prompt and compare the results yourself.

Pick Grok Imagine 1.5 if

You want the full model, not the low-cost one, for the final clip.

Try Grok Imagine 1.5About Grok Imagine 1.5

Pick Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite if

You want the lowest price a second for drafts and many short clips, or to try it on the free plan.

Try Grok Imagine 1.5 LiteAbout Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite

Side by side

Grok Imagine 1.5Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite
PriceFrom 5.75 credits per secondFrom 1.5 credits per second
Per second at the cheapest setting5.75 credits1.5 credits
Length5 or 10 seconds1 to 15 seconds
Starts fromA prompt or a photoA prompt or a photo
Reference imagesNoneNone
Settings480p, 720p, 1080p480p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios16:9, 9:16, 1:116:9, 9:16, 1:1
APINot in the APINot in the API
Free plan (10 credits to start)With a plan, from $10 a monthA clip of up to 6 seconds

Questions

Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine 1.5 or Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite: 1.5 credits per second at the cheapest setting, against 5.75 for Grok Imagine 1.5.
Which makes longer clips?
Grok Imagine 1.5 Lite, up to 15 seconds; Grok Imagine 1.5 goes up to 10.
Can I use both with one account?
Yes. Both run on the same balance of credits, so you can try the same prompt on each and compare. Every model comes with every paid plan, from $10 a month, and a failed run costs nothing.

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