Repost: I thought it was pretty good information to share.
Just starting out: Begin with OpenArt's free tier to test multiple models.
Quality is everything: Veo 3 for genuinely cinematic results.
Need speed and volume: Hailuo AI for quick content or Kling for character-focused videos.
Editing existing footage: Runway Aleph for AI-powered video editing.
Want to experiment: Wan 2.2 for technical experimentation or Higgsfield for preset-based creation.