A comparison of video generation costs reveals that purchasing directly from Google's Veo API can be significantly cheaper than using Russian intermediaries. An 8-second video costs approximately 251 rubles via the official API, while a Russian reseller charges 960 rubles, a difference of over 3.8 times. This challenges the common assumption that aggregators always offer better value and highlights potential issues with direct access from Russia, such as the need for foreign payment methods and VPNs, alongside uncertain regional support. AI
IMPACT Direct API access to AI video generation tools can be more cost-effective than using intermediaries, impacting pricing strategies for content creators.
RANK_REASON The article compares pricing and accessibility of a specific AI tool (Veo) through different channels, rather than announcing a new release or significant industry shift.
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