Free alternatives to OpenArt and Kling for AI video
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The free swaps for OpenArt and Kling video are Wan 2.2 and LTX-Video, open video models you run on your own GPU, plus FLUX.1 [schnell] for images. Wan 2.2's weights are Apache-2.0, and its 5B model makes 720p video at 24 fps on a GPU with 24GB of VRAM. LTX-Video's code is Apache-2.0, but its weights use the LTXV Open Weights License: companies with $10M or more in annual revenue need a paid license. The catch: you need a strong GPU, and generating takes minutes per clip.
| OpenArt / Kling | Wan 2.2 | LTX-Video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Paid plans (OpenArt pricing) | Free | Free |
| Runs where | Cloud | Your GPU | Your GPU |
| License | Commercial service | Apache-2.0 weights | Apache-2.0 code; LTXV Open Weights License for weights |
| Catch | Credits per plan | 24GB+ VRAM for TI2V-5B | Paid license for companies with $10M+ revenue |
How to run them
Wan 2.2 runs from the scripts in its GitHub repo, with single-GPU commands on its model card. LTX-Video's model card links ready-made ComfyUI workflows for its 2B and 13B versions; ComfyUI is also how we suggest running FLUX.1 [schnell] for still images.
The catches
- GPU: video models need far more VRAM than image models.
- Speed: expect minutes per few-second clip on a consumer GPU.
- Licenses differ: Wan 2.2 is Apache-2.0; LTX-Video's weights are not.
When a paid tool makes sense
If you don't have a strong GPU, a hosted service like OpenArt is the practical route. Check which plan includes commercial rights before you publish.
See all free image tools or read free alternatives to Midjourney.
FAQ
Can I use Wan 2.2 videos commercially?
Wan 2.2's model card says the models are under the Apache 2.0 License and the team claims no rights over your generated content, subject to the license's use rules.
Is LTX-Video free for commercial use?
For most creators, yes, within its use restrictions. Weights from v0.9.6 on use the LTXV Open Weights License, which lets you use them for any purpose but requires companies with annual revenue of $10M or more to get a paid commercial license.
What GPU do I need for Wan 2.2?
Its model card says the TI2V-5B model runs on a GPU with at least 24GB VRAM, such as an RTX 4090, and makes a 5-second 720p clip in under 9 minutes on one consumer GPU.
Does OpenArt include commercial rights?
On OpenArt's pricing page, commercial use rights are listed from the Plus plan up, not on Starter.