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Based on documented capabilities, not measured performance on your task. Display order is not a quality ranking.

What to test first

Use the same shot brief or reference clip. Compare motion, subject consistency, prompt fit, and visible artifacts; verify sound and export requirements separately.

Veo 3.1 · Gemini API (Preview)

Google · ai.google.dev

Worth a trial for workflows needing Image-to-video generation and Native generated audio.

  • Image-to-video generation[1]

    Test the documented input-to-output workflow.

  • Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)[2]
    8

    Size your trial to the documented duration limit.

  • Native generated audio[3]

    Try generating video and sound in the same workflow.

Full evidence and sources

Why this fits

  • Image-to-video generation
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

    The documented input/output workflow matches this task. Test prompt adherence and output quality with the same brief used for the other candidates.

  • Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)
    8 · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

    This is a documented duration limit, not a promise of useful output throughout the clip. Check the task, model, and plan scope and test the ending as well as the opening.

  • Native generated audio
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

    Native audio is worth testing when the video needs sound in the same generation workflow. Check synchronization and sound quality rather than assuming they are proven.

Strengths

  • Image-to-video generation:
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
  • Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds):
    8 · Official fact · Current · View source
  • Native generated audio:
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
  • Portrait output:
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
  • Official API:
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source

Trade-offs

    Unreviewed dimensions remain open questions for your trial.

    Cost
    UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
    Plan-dependent. Check the official price and billing period.
    Access
    Official API:
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
    Local deployment:
    Unknown
    Workflow
    Use the official API, then import the output into Proof Lab.
    Commercial use and rights
    Unknown
    Rights depend on the product, plan, inputs and intended use. Review the linked terms.

    Unknowns

    Visual quality · Motion coherence · Prompt adherence · Temporal consistency · Creative control · Cost · Local deployment · Commercial use

    Evidence

    Text-to-video generation
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Image-to-video generation
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Maximum duration (seconds)
    8 · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)
    8 · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Native generated audio
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Portrait output
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Official API
    Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
    Local deployment
    UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
    Cost
    UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
    Commercial use
    UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low

    Luma Ray 3.2 · API

    Luma AI · docs.agents.lumalabs.ai

    Worth a trial for workflows needing Image-to-video generation and Portrait output.

    • Image-to-video generation[1]

      Test the documented input-to-output workflow.

    • Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)[2]
      5

      Size your trial to the documented duration limit.

    • Portrait output[3]

      Test a workflow for vertical video.

    Full evidence and sources

    Why this fits

    • Image-to-video generation
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

      The documented input/output workflow matches this task. Test prompt adherence and output quality with the same brief used for the other candidates.

    • Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)
      5 · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

      This is a documented duration limit, not a promise of useful output throughout the clip. Check the task, model, and plan scope and test the ending as well as the opening.

    • Portrait output
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

      Documented portrait output fits a vertical-video workflow. Test subject framing and text placement at the intended aspect ratio.

    Strengths

    • Image-to-video generation:
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
    • Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds):
      5 · Official fact · Current · View source
    • Portrait output:
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
    • Official API:
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source

    Trade-offs

      Unreviewed dimensions remain open questions for your trial.

      Cost
      UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
      Plan-dependent. Check the official price and billing period.
      Access
      Official API:
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
      Local deployment:
      Unknown
      Workflow
      Use the official API, then import the output into Proof Lab.
      Commercial use and rights
      Unknown
      Rights depend on the product, plan, inputs and intended use. Review the linked terms.

      Unknowns

      Visual quality · Motion coherence · Prompt adherence · Temporal consistency · Creative control · Cost · Native generated audio · Local deployment · Commercial use

      Evidence

      Text-to-video generation
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
      Image-to-video generation
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
      Maximum duration (seconds)
      10 · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
      Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)
      5 · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
      Portrait output
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
      Native generated audio
      UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
      Official API
      Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
      Local deployment
      UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
      Cost
      UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
      Commercial use
      UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low

      Runway Gen-4.5 · API

      Runway · docs.dev.runwayml.com

      Worth a trial for workflows needing Image-to-video generation and Portrait output.

      • Image-to-video generation[1]

        Test the documented input-to-output workflow.

      • Portrait output[2]

        Test a workflow for vertical video.

      • Official API[3]

        Build repeatable workflows through the documented API.

      Full evidence and sources

      Why this fits

      • Image-to-video generation
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

        The documented input/output workflow matches this task. Test prompt adherence and output quality with the same brief used for the other candidates.

      • Portrait output
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

        Documented portrait output fits a vertical-video workflow. Test subject framing and text placement at the intended aspect ratio.

      • Official API
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

        A documented API makes this a candidate for repeatable, programmatic workflows. Check account access, limits, and integration work before committing.

      Strengths

      • Image-to-video generation:
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
      • Portrait output:
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
      • Official API:
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source

      Trade-offs

        Unreviewed dimensions remain open questions for your trial.

        Cost
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
        Plan-dependent. Check the official price and billing period.
        Access
        Official API:
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
        Local deployment:
        Unknown
        Workflow
        Use the official API, then import the output into Proof Lab.
        Commercial use and rights
        Unknown
        Rights depend on the product, plan, inputs and intended use. Review the linked terms.

        Unknowns

        Visual quality · Motion coherence · Prompt adherence · Temporal consistency · Creative control · Cost · Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds) · Native generated audio · Local deployment · Commercial use

        Evidence

        Text-to-video generation
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
        Image-to-video generation
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
        Portrait output
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
        Maximum duration (seconds)
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
        Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
        Native generated audio
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
        Official API
        Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
        Local deployment
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
        Cost
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
        Commercial use
        UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low

        Adobe Firefly Video · Web

        Adobe · helpx.adobe.com

        Worth a trial for workflows needing Image-to-video generation and Portrait output.

        • Image-to-video generation[1]

          Test the documented input-to-output workflow.

        • Portrait output[2]

          Test a workflow for vertical video.

        • Web interface[3]

          Try the workflow in a browser.

        Full evidence and sources

        Why this fits

        • Image-to-video generation
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

          The documented input/output workflow matches this task. Test prompt adherence and output quality with the same brief used for the other candidates.

        • Portrait output
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

          Documented portrait output fits a vertical-video workflow. Test subject framing and text placement at the intended aspect ratio.

        • Web interface
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High

          A documented web interface gives you a way to try the workflow in a browser. Check which features and exports your selected plan includes.

        Strengths

        • Image-to-video generation:
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
        • Portrait output:
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source

        Trade-offs

          Unreviewed dimensions remain open questions for your trial.

          Cost
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Plan-dependent. Check the official price and billing period.
          Access
          Web interface:
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source
          Official API:
          Unknown
          Local deployment:
          Unknown
          Workflow
          Create in the provider interface, then import your output into Proof Lab.
          Commercial use and rights
          Unknown
          Rights depend on the product, plan, inputs and intended use. Review the linked terms.

          Unknowns

          Visual quality · Motion coherence · Prompt adherence · Temporal consistency · Creative control · Cost · Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds) · Native generated audio · Official API · Local deployment · Commercial use

          Evidence

          Text-to-video generation
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
          Image-to-video generation
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
          Portrait output
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
          Maximum duration (seconds)
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Image-to-video maximum duration (seconds)
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Native generated audio
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Web interface
          Supported · Official fact · Current · View source Last verified: 2026-09-19Confidence: High
          Official API
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Local deployment
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Cost
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low
          Commercial use
          UnknownLast verified: Not reviewedConfidence: Low