# Stivio Review Browser-based image-to-video AI that animates any photo into an HD MP4 using six selectable AI models. ## Editor's Score: 68/100 Capability scores 17 because Stivio does one thing well (photo-to-video animation with six model options) but lacks text-to-video, audio, multi-scene editing, and any avatar features that named competitors like Runway and HeyGen offer. Ease of use scores 21 because the three-step workflow, browser-only access, and auto-refund on failed runs genuinely reduce friction, and the credit cost shown before generation is a real usability win. Value scores 16 because the free tier's 12 credits cover only one short clip before hitting a paywall, the full tier structure is not clearly published, and $19/month with an opaque credit allocation makes cost-per-video hard to calculate before committing. Delivery scores 14 because the tool is newly launched with no substantial user review record available, social profiles could not be confirmed, and the submitted pricing model was mislabeled as FREE when the product is FREEMIUM, which is a minor but real trust signal about how the product presents itself. ## Pros - Six named AI video models (Kling O3, Kling 2.6, Wan 2.6, MiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5, Seedance 2.0) selectable per generation from one screen, letting you compare quality and cost without switching tools. - Credit cost is shown on the Generate button before you commit, and failed runs are automatically refunded, making the billing model genuinely transparent. - MCP server endpoint at stivio.ai/mcp lets the tool be called from AI agent pipelines, which is unusual for a consumer-facing image-to-video product. ## Cons - The free tier's 12 credits cover only one short clip (a 5-second run costs 10 credits minimum), so the 'free' label overstates how much you can actually do before paying. - Stivio is strictly image-to-video: there is no text-to-video, no timeline editor, no audio track, and no multi-scene sequencing, which means it cannot replace even a basic video production tool for anything beyond single-shot animation. - Full paid tier names and per-tier credit allocations are not clearly published in a comparison table, making it hard to calculate cost-per-video before signing up and choosing a plan. ## Pricing Freemium. A free tier is available. - Free: Free - Paid (entry): $19/month Pricing reflects what we saw at the time of review (2026-10). Confirm current pricing on the official site. Category: AI Video Tools (https://aitoolseekers.com/category/ai-video-tools) Official site: https://stivio.ai/ Last verified by a human: 2026-10-30 Reviewed by a human at AI Tool Seekers, a hand-reviewed AI tools directory. Every listed tool is verified by a person before publishing. Scores are editorial opinions from a fixed rubric (capability, ease of use, value, delivery on promise) and cannot be bought; there is no pay-to-rank. Directory: https://aitoolseekers.com This review: https://aitoolseekers.com/tools/stivio Methodology: https://aitoolseekers.com/how-verification-works ## Verdict Stivio is the right pick for e-commerce sellers and solo creators who need quick, no-software photo animation and want to compare outputs across six AI models from one screen. Its credit-based pricing is transparent, but the full tier breakdown is thin on detail compared to Runway's published plan structure, and the free tier's 12 credits cover only one or two short clips before you hit a paywall. Anyone who needs text-to-video, multi-scene editing, or avatar-driven content should skip it entirely. Best for: E-commerce sellers and creators animating product shots or portraits for social feeds Not for: Teams needing text-to-video, multi-scene editing, or AI avatar generation ## Overview Stivio is a web-based image-to-video generator built around a single, focused workflow: upload one photo, write a plain-English motion prompt, and download an HD MP4 in one to five minutes. There is no timeline, no keyframe editor, and no software to install. The output follows the source image's aspect ratio automatically, and failed generations are refunded in credits. What separates Stivio from most single-engine tools is model choice at the point of generation. Six AI video models sit behind one interface: Kling O3, Kling 2.6, Wan 2.6, MiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5, and Seedance 2.0. You pick the model per run, which lets you trade render cost against quality or style without switching platforms. Clips run from 3 to 30 seconds, and pricing is calculated per second of rendered video, with the exact credit cost shown on the Generate button before you commit. The tool also exposes an MCP server endpoint, meaning it can be called from AI agent workflows, not just the browser UI. Finished videos are stored on a CDN with a stable share link for twelve months. Paid plans remove the watermark and include personal and commercial use rights. The free tier gives 12 credits on sign-up, enough for roughly one short clip, so the free experience is more of a trial than a sustained workflow. ## Who should use it E-commerce sellers are the clearest fit. If you have a folder of product shots and need scroll-stopping clips for Reels, TikTok, or a product listing page, Stivio's three-step workflow gets you from still image to ready-to-post MP4 without a video editor or a studio reshoot. The per-second credit model also suits burst usage: pay for what you render, not a flat seat fee. Solo creators and hobbyists animating portraits, travel photos, or family pictures will find the free first video a low-friction entry point. That said, anyone who needs to generate video from text alone, build multi-scene sequences, or produce talking-head avatar content should look elsewhere. HeyGen is the stronger choice for avatar-driven and talking-photo content, and Runway covers multi-scene editing and text-to-video with a more mature feature set for professional video production. ## FAQ Q: How many free videos do I get without paying? A: Sign-up gives you 12 credits. A 5-second clip on the entry model costs 10 credits, so you can generate roughly one short clip for free. The output is watermarked. Q: Which AI models does Stivio use? A: Six models are available: Kling O3, Kling 2.6, Wan 2.6, MiniMax H3, Seedance 2.5, and Seedance 2.0. You select the model per generation, and the credit cost varies by model and clip length. Q: What image formats and sizes does Stivio accept? A: PNG, JPEG, and WebP files up to 10 MB. The output video preserves the source image's aspect ratio. Q: Do credits expire? A: One-time top-up credits never expire. Monthly plan credits reset each billing cycle. Yearly plan credits are granted upfront and do not expire within the plan year. Q: Can I use the videos commercially? A: Paid plans include personal and commercial use rights, covering ads, product listings, client work, and published content. The free watermarked video does not carry commercial use rights. Q: Can Stivio be used in automated workflows? A: Yes. Stivio exposes an MCP server at stivio.ai/mcp, which allows the image-to-video pipeline to be triggered from AI agent frameworks and automation tools outside the browser.