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LTX Video (Lightricks)

Open-source AI video generation

By Lightricks

7.2
out of 10
● Last verified: April 1, 2026

Our verdict

LTX Video is the only fully open-source option in the market, which makes it interesting for specific use cases. We have tested it for internal R&D and spec work exploration where volume matters and quality is secondary. The real-time generation speed is impressive. For production client work, the 768p resolution and quality gap versus Kling or Runway make it unsuitable as a primary tool. It is most valuable as part of a multi-tool pipeline where speed and cost matter for initial exploration, with hero assets produced in higher-quality tools.

Ratings

Quality
6.5/10
Speed
9.5/10
Value
9/10
Ease of Use
6/10
Camera Control
6.5/10
Consistency
5.5/10

Features

Max Resolution 768p
Max Video Length 5s
Text to Video ✓
Image to Video ✓
Native Audio ✓
API Available ✓
Open Source ✓
Commercial License ✓

Pricing

Free Tier Fully open-source (Apache 2.0)
API Cost/Second $0.05
Pricing Model pay-per-use

Open-source, self-hostable. Also available via fal.ai API. Real-time generation on modern GPUs.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fully open-source (Apache 2.0 license)
  • ✓ Self-hostable for zero marginal cost
  • ✓ Real-time generation on modern GPUs
  • ✓ Native audio synchronization
  • ✓ Active development community
  • ✓ No usage restrictions or content policy

Cons

  • ✗ 768p maximum resolution
  • ✗ 5-second maximum clip length
  • ✗ Quality below commercial alternatives
  • ✗ Requires technical knowledge to self-host
  • ✗ Weak character consistency
  • ✗ Limited camera control compared to Runway/Kling

How we use LTX at Apostle

Internal R&D, high-volume exploration, self-hosted production pipelines, developer-focused integrations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is LTX free?▾
Yes, LTX offers a free tier: Fully open-source (Apache 2.0).
Does LTX have an API?▾
Yes, LTX offers API access. API pricing starts at $0.05/second.
What is the maximum video length for LTX?▾
LTX supports videos up to 5 seconds per generation.

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