Genmo offers a free tier on its web platform (Fuel system) to generate videos. Additionally, the Mochi 1 model weights are free to download and use locally for free.

Mochi 1 is Genmo's latest open-source video generation model. It is designed to rival top proprietary models like Runway Gen-3 in quality while being completely free for the community to study and build upon.

Can I run Mochi 1 on my computer?

Yes, if you have powerful hardware. It is a large model (10B parameters), so it typically requires high-end GPUs with significant VRAM (like an NVIDIA A100 or H100, or multiple consumer cards) to run effectively.

Can I use Genmo videos commercially?

Yes, if you are using the open-source Mochi 1 model or have a paid subscription to the web platform, you generally have commercial rights to the output.

Genmo AI

Fantastical video generation with AI.

From Genmo Inc.

Founder: Paras Jain and Ajay Jain

Video & Animation

Oct 2024

500K+

Free

Pricing Model

Free

Starting Price

$10/Month

About This AI

Genmo is a creative research lab and AI video generation platform dedicated to democratizing visual storytelling.

Its flagship release, Mochi 1, is a state-of-the-art, open-source video generation model that dramatically closes the gap between closed proprietary systems (like Sora) and open access.

Unlike many competitors that lock their best technology behind APIs, Genmo has released Mochi 1 with an Apache 2.0 license, allowing developers and creators to run, modify, and integrate high-fidelity, physics-compliant video generation directly into their own workflows.

The platform also offers a user-friendly web interface for those who don’t want to run code locally.

Video Editor Video Generator

Pricing

Pricing Model

Free

Starting Price

$10/Month

Key Features

Mochi 1 Architecture: Built on a novel Asymmetric Diffusion Transformer (AsymmDiT) with 10 billion parameters, optimized for high motion quality and prompt adherence.
Open Source Weights: The full model weights are available on Hugging Face, allowing for local deployment and fine-tuning.
Text-to-Video: Generates realistic and stylized videos from simple text descriptions with a focus on fluid motion.
Image-to-Video: Animates static images into dynamic scenes, giving users control over the starting frame.
Camera Controls: Allows users to direct the "camera" movement (zoom, pan, tilt) within the generated video.
Genmo Chat: An interactive "creative copilot" that helps users refine prompts and brainstorm ideas before generating.

Pros

Open Source: Mochi 1 is one of the few top-tier video models that is truly open (Apache 2.0).
High Motion Fidelity: Praised for realistic physics and smooth movement compared to earlier open models.
Commercial Rights: The permissive license allows for broad commercial use without strict gatekeeping.
Free Web Playground: Offers a generous free tier for testing the model online without needing a GPU.

Cons

Hardware Heavy: Running Mochi 1 locally requires significant VRAM (typically massive H100/A100 clusters or optimized consumer setups).
Resolution Limits: Initial previews are often limited to 480p, requiring upscaling for HD use.
Beta Artifacts: As a research preview, it can still produce visual glitches or "warping" in complex scenes.

Best for AI researchers, developers building video apps, and technical artists who want full control and ownership of their video generation pipeline.

FAQs

Is Genmo AI free?
Genmo offers a free tier on its web platform (Fuel system) to generate videos. Additionally, the Mochi 1 model weights are free to download and use locally for free.
What is Mochi 1?
Mochi 1 is Genmo’s latest open-source video generation model. It is designed to rival top proprietary models like Runway Gen-3 in quality while being completely free for the community to study and build upon.
Can I run Mochi 1 on my computer?
Yes, if you have powerful hardware. It is a large model (10B parameters), so it typically requires high-end GPUs with significant VRAM (like an NVIDIA A100 or H100, or multiple consumer cards) to run effectively.
Can I use Genmo videos commercially?
Yes, if you are using the open-source Mochi 1 model or have a paid subscription to the web platform, you generally have commercial rights to the output.