CogVideo

Text and image to video
AI video generationVideo modelApache-2.0Runs locallyPythonAdvanced
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What is CogVideo?

CogVideoX generates video from text or an initial image, and runs on consumer GPUs with quantization.

Why people choose CogVideo

CogVideo at a glance

CategoryAI video generation
TypeVideo model
LicenseApache-2.0
Runs locallyYes
Built withPython
Skill levelAdvanced
Best forimage-to-video on consumer hardware

Open-source alternatives to CogVideo

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Open-SoraOpen video generation you can runWan2.1State-of-the-art open video modelHunyuanVideoTencent's large open video modelLTX-VideoReal-time-class video generationFramePackLong video on modest VRAMMochi 1High-fidelity open video generationAnimateDiffAnimate any Stable Diffusion model

CogVideo head-to-head

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FAQ

Is CogVideo free?

CogVideo is free and open-source (Apache-2.0 license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.

Can I run CogVideo locally?

Yes. CogVideo is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.

What is the best alternative to CogVideo?

Popular open-source alternatives include Open-Sora, Wan2.1, HunyuanVideo. See the comparisons above to choose.

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