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VGen
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VGen is a free, open-source alternative to Runway, Pika, Luma. It can be used without subscription fees — and its source code is open for anyone to inspect, modify and self-host.
Replaces
3 commercial tools
diffusion-models video-synthesis
About
Official repo for VGen: a holistic video generation ecosystem for video generation building on diffusion models
What switching gets you
No subscription, no per-seat pricing — free forever, for individuals and companies alike. Your data stays with you: it can run locally or on your own servers, with no vendor lock-in. The source code is public — auditable, extensible and maintained in the open by its community.
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