VibeMV Base vs Pro Models: Credits and Workflow Guide

VibeMV has two public Video model choices: Base model and Pro model. They are separate from the Scene, Lipsync, and Dance Modes, and separate from Hobby, Pro, and Studio subscriptions.

Current credit rates

Regenerating creates a new paid result. Credit estimates should therefore include a revision margin rather than assume every first generation will be kept.

Use model and Mode as separate decisions

For each Shot, first choose the job:

• Scene for narrative action, atmosphere, instruments, and cutaways.
• Lipsync when a visible performer should sing with the vocal audio.
• Dance for choreography-led movement.

Then choose Base model or Pro model where that Mode offers both choices. The main product analyzes audio structure and vocals, but it does not read or transcribe lyrics.

When Base is enough

Use Base while the creative direction is still moving. It is the practical default for testing a Start frame, prompt, camera move, or edit rhythm, and for transition or atmosphere Shots where you do not yet have evidence that Pro earns its four-times-higher generation rate.

Keep Base when the reviewed output already delivers the intended action, readable subject, usable framing, and continuity with adjacent Shots. Spending more credits is not useful by itself; the final edit only benefits when the alternative result is visibly better for that specific Shot.

When Pro may be worth testing

Test Pro on a small number of high-attention Shots: a singer-facing hook, a close visible performance, or a hero moment that carries the visual identity. The reason to keep Pro is the output you reviewed, not the tier name. If the Pro version does not improve the requirement that matters, keep Base and save the difference for another Shot or a regeneration.

Do not infer a universal quality ranking from one result. Prompt, Start frame, Mode, song section, and generation variation all affect the output.

Run a same-Shot A/B comparison

1. Pick one short Shot that represents the hardest important moment.
2. Freeze the song section, Start frame, Mode, prompt, and intended duration.
3. Generate one Base version and one Pro version from those same inputs.
4. Compare the intended action, face stability, framing, sync when relevant, and continuity with the neighboring Shots.
5. Keep the winner for that Shot and repeat only for a different Shot type that matters.

A five-second Base/Pro pair uses 10 + 40 = 50 video-generation credits. Reusing the same Start frame makes the comparison easier to interpret. The pair is evidence for that Shot, not a benchmark claim about every project.

Budget examples

These totals cover generated video seconds only. Add 4 credits for each generated Start frame, 1 credit per second for an optional 2K version, and the full generation cost for any Shot you regenerate.

Mixed 30-second example

Suppose a 30-second section has six five-second Shots. Four use Base (20 seconds × 2 = 40 credits) and two reviewed hero Shots use Pro (10 seconds × 8 = 80 credits). The video-generation subtotal is 120 credits—between the 60-credit all-Base version and the 240-credit all-Pro version.

If you generate one Start frame for each of the six Shots, add 24 credits. Reserving one five-second Base regeneration and one five-second Pro regeneration adds another 50. That makes a practical working budget of 194 credits before optional 2K; creating a 30-second 2K version would add 30 more. Only pay the regeneration or 2K costs if you actually use those actions.

The one-time 50-credit signup gift is best used for a short personal-use test. Commercial use begins with a paid subscription; buying a credit pack alone does not grant commercial rights. See pricing for current plan allocations and terms.

A practical selection workflow

1. Test a representative hook, vocal line, or visual style with Base model.
2. Review face stability, motion, framing, and sync on the actual output.
3. Test the same kind of Shot with Pro model only if the project needs another option.
4. Keep the model that works for that Shot; do not assume one model wins every style.
5. Reserve credits for weak-Shot regeneration and the optional 2K version.

Start with Create a music video from your song. If you arrived through older model names, the OmniHuman and Kling history guide explains how those names map to today's product-level choices without claiming the former providers are still live.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Base model and Pro model?

Base model costs 2 credits per generated second and is the lower-cost choice for drafts and iterations. Pro model costs 8 credits per generated second and is the higher-cost option to test on selected Shots when its output better suits the project. Results vary by prompt, source image, mode, and song section.

Are Base and Pro subscription plans?

No. Base model and Pro model are Video model choices. Hobby, Pro, and Studio are subscriptions. Enabled models are available across plans; the selected model changes credit use.

How many credits does a three-minute video use?

If all 180 generated seconds use Base model, the video generation is 360 credits. If all use Pro model, it is 1,440 credits. Generated Start frames, regeneration, Dance, and an optional 2K version are additional costs.

Can I mix Base and Pro in one music video?

Yes. Choose the Video model per Shot. For example, 20 Base seconds plus 10 Pro seconds cost 120 video-generation credits, compared with 60 for all Base or 240 for all Pro. Start frames, regeneration, Dance, and 2K are additional.