Which AI video models generate native sound? Compare dialogue, sound effects, and music generation across 19 models.
Most AI video generators produce silent clips, requiring you to add sound effects, music, and dialogue in post-production. But a growing number of models now generate native audio alongside the video, including synchronized sound effects, ambient audio, and even spoken dialogue. This comparison covers the 19 AI video models that support audio generation.
H3 Max Turbo from MiniMax adds rapid native audio at an accessible price. Veo 3.1, Seedance, Sora 2 Pro, Grok Imagine Video 1.5, FLUX.3 Video, and LTX 2.5 cover premium audio-video workflows. PixVerse V6, Vidu Q3, Kling, and LTX 2.3 cover a range of lower-cost workflows.
On Melies, supported models generate audio in the same pass as the video. Some models expose an audio toggle, while H3 Max Turbo includes synchronized audio by default. Credit pricing follows the selected model and settings.
Updated October 2026
Start with MiniMax H3 Max Turbo (40 credits) for the best value. When quality matters more than cost, step up to Veo 3.1 (400 credits). All 19 models are available on Melies — try each with the same prompt and compare.
| Model | Released | Cost ↓ | Speed | Duration | Img input | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 400 | Slower | 8 seconds | |||
| Aug 2026 | 300 | Slower | 15 seconds | |||
| Aug 2026 | 300 | Slower | 15 seconds | |||
| Aug 2026 | 280 | Medium | 30 seconds | |||
| Jul 2026 | 200 | Medium | 30 seconds | |||
| Sep 2025 | 200 | Slower | 12 seconds | |||
| Aug 2026 | 170 | Slower | 20 seconds | |||
| Aug 2026 | 144 | Medium | 10 seconds | |||
| Aug 2026 | 130 | Medium | 15 seconds | |||
| Feb 2026 | 100 | Medium | 15 seconds | |||
| Feb 2026 | 100 | Medium | 15 seconds | |||
| May 2026 | 100 | Medium | 10 seconds | |||
| Apr 2026 | 90 | Medium | 15 seconds | |||
| Feb 2026 | 80 | Medium | 15 seconds | |||
| Feb 2026 | 60 | Medium | 15 seconds | |||
| Jul 2026 | 60 | Medium | 8 seconds | |||
| Jun 2026 | 60 | Medium | 10 seconds | |||
| Mar 2026 | 50 | Fast | 10 seconds | |||
| Sep 2026 | 40 | Fastest | 15 seconds |
ByteDance's joint audio-video model for clips up to 30 seconds, with image references and first-last-frame control.
Alibaba's premium WAN 3.0 tier with native audio, 1080p output, long clips, and first-last-frame control.
ByteDance's most advanced video model with native audio, cinematic quality, reference images, and up to 15s clips.
xAI's upgraded video model with native audio, image animation, and output up to 1080p.
Black Forest Labs' frontier video model with native audio, image animation, first-last-frame control, and clips up to 20 seconds.
Kling's premium O3 model with the highest visual fidelity, reference images, and video-to-video editing.
Kling O3 with native 4K output, synchronized audio, image animation, and reference-driven consistency.
Kling V3 with native 4K output, cinematic texture, multi-shot prompting, and synchronized audio.
Google's most advanced video model with native audio, 4K resolution, and reference image support.
OpenAI's flagship video model with native synchronized audio and cinematic quality.
Lightricks' quality-optimized audio-video model with native sound, 1080p output, and first-last-frame control.
Fal's throughput-optimized H3 Max variant for rapid, low-cost cinematic iteration with synchronized audio.
Premium Kling model with multi-shot sequences, voice IDs, and up to 15s duration.
Kling's latest O3 image-to-video model with character elements, multi-shot sequences, and voice support.
A cost-efficient Veo 3.1 tier with native audio, image-to-video, and first-last-frame control.
PixVerse's cinematic video model with native audio, up to 1080p resolution, and 8 aspect ratio options including ultrawide 21:9.
Shengshu's latest video model with native audio, reference-to-video for character consistency, and up to 1080p resolution.
Lightricks' latest model with 4K output, native audio, and a sharper VAE.
Kling's image-to-video model with custom character elements and end-frame control.
At 40 credits, MiniMax H3 Max Turbo gives you the most generations per plan. Fast shot iteration, low-cost native audio, image animation, and controlled first-last-frame transitions.
Veo 3.1 at 400 credits delivers the highest quality. Highest quality video with sound, cinematic 4K output.
MiniMax H3 Max Turbo generates native audio alongside video — no post-production sound editing needed.
Upload a photo or AI image and bring it to life. MiniMax H3 Max Turbo at 40 credits is the most affordable option with image input.
Supports up to 30-second clips — enough for complete scenes and narratives.





Seedance 2.5, MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, WAN 3.0 Prime and more — all in one workspace. Switch models with one click, compare results side by side. Credits are included with paid plans.