# CogVideoX vs Steve.AI

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Steve.AI

| Attribute | CogVideoX | Steve.AI |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 37.5 (18% (low)) | 49.9 (57% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 13,069 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open source video generation model supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, and video continuation modes with optimizations for efficient inference. It is indexed under AI Video Generation.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is CogVideoX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CogVideoX is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is CogVideoX free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CogVideoX can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can CogVideoX be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CogVideoX is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/zai-org/CogVideo","question":"Is CogVideoX open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open source video generation model supporting text-to-video, image-to-video, and video continuation modes with optimizations for efficient inference. | An AI-powered video creation platform that converts text, scripts, blog posts, and audio into polished videos with customizable avatars, realistic AI voices, and dynamic motion effects. Designed for creators, educators, marketers, and businesses to produce content without cameras or extensive editing. |
| features.capabilities | `{"architecture_model":"foundational_model_research","text_to_video_and_image_to_video_keyframing":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_credit_allowance","generation_focus":"synthetic_human_avatars","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_and_api","text_to_video_and_image_to_video_keyframing":true,"camera_motion_control_panning_tilting_and_zoom":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 1 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"video","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | - | `{"ios":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T14:35:53.866Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","features":["5 Video Downloads/Month","10 Credits for Premium Assets/Month","720p Video Resolution"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"10/month","resolution":"720p","video_downloads":"5/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","features":["15 Video Downloads/Month","25 Credits for Premium Assets/Month","1080p Video Resolution"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"25/month","resolution":"1080p","video_downloads":"15/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$120/year","features":["40 Video Downloads/Month","50 Credits for Premium Assets/Month","Watermark-Free Videos","2K Video Resolution"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":120,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"50/month","ai_images":"300/month","resolution":"2K","video_downloads":"40/month","ai_video_minutes":"100/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional (Annual)","summary":"$360/year","features":["800 AI Images & Premium Stock/Month","300 mins AI Videos/Month","Up to 90% Human-like Voices"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":360,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_images":"800/month","ai_video_minutes":"300/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise (Annual)","summary":"$480/year","features":["2400 AI Images & Premium Stock/Month","400 mins AI Videos/Month","95-100% Human-like Voices","Org Controls & SSO"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":480,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_images":"2400/month","ai_video_minutes":"400/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Unlimited 4K Video Exports","Dedicated Servers for Rendering Videos","Custom Integrations","Custom Voices","Video Hosting & LMS"],"contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"resolution":"4K","video_downloads":"Unlimited"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Extra Credits"},{"name":"Credit Multiplier"}],"summary":"From $120/year (annual plans with 25% discount). Monthly billing at $45+/month. Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.steve.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T15:33:06.016Z","startingPrice":{"amount":120,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":120,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/zai-org/CogVideo/releases/tag/v1.0","date":"2024-11-08T05:32:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.0"}]` | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fzai-org%2FCogVideo&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (AI Video Generation)

| Capability | CogVideoX | Steve.AI |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Foundational model research | Managed cloud saas and API |
| Generation focus | - | Synthetic human avatars |
| Text to video and image to video keyframing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photorealistic lip sync and human micro expressions | - | - |
| Custom digital twin avatar training from webcam | - | - |
| Automatic translated dubbing retaining original voice | - | - |
| Temporal consistency for multi shot narrative continuity | - | - |
| Camera motion control panning tilting and zoom | - | ✓ |
| Video to video style transfer and rotoscoping | - | - |
| Watermarking and deepfake generation safety filters | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Flat monthly credit allowance |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:16:14.584Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*