Model variety
Many leading video and image models under one plan, up to 4K.
CartoonMakerAI vs OpenArt
OpenArt offers more models and a stronger character system, plus story templates. CartoonMakerAI is narrower and more predictable: eight cartoon styles, 2 credits per second, longer stories split into scenes automatically, and commercial use from Starter.
Facts checked October 14, 2026 · Written by the CartoonMakerAI team
Side by side
The comparison table.
The two products start from different places. A multi-model AI creative suite for images, video and audio, with consistent characters and one-click story tools. CartoonMakerAI is a cartoon video generator: one brief and one style in, a finished multi-scene video out.
What it makes
CartoonMakerAI
AI-generated cartoon scenes from a written prompt, rendered in a chosen style and stitched into one video file.
OpenArt
Generated images, clips and short story videos from many third-party models.
Starting price
CartoonMakerAI
Free for images; video from $19/mo (125 credits ≈ 62 s of video).
OpenArt
$13/mo yearly, $14 monthly.
Free plan
CartoonMakerAI
3 images a month. No video on the free plan.
OpenArt
40 trial credits over 7 days; free output may be watermarked.
Video length
CartoonMakerAI
Up to 10 minutes per generation: an LLM splits the story into scenes of up to 15 s each. Credits are the practical limit.
OpenArt
Clips ~15 s (up to 30 s on some models), extendable; Director for longer pieces.
Finished multi-scene video
CartoonMakerAI
Yes. Scenes are rendered and joined into a single downloadable file automatically.
OpenArt
Yes for One-Click Story and Director; otherwise you assemble clips.
Cartoon / animation styles
CartoonMakerAI
Eight cartoon directions: Cel Classic, Anime, Claymation, 3D Toon, Watercolor, Pixel Art, Noir Comic, Kids Song.
OpenArt
Anime, 3D, claymation, pixel art, watercolor and more, depending on the model.
Character consistency
CartoonMakerAI
Each scene starts from the last frame of the one before it, and the character and setting wording is repeated in every scene. No reference-image upload yet.
OpenArt
Character Builder from a reference image or prompt; OpenArt notes small variations may occur.
Voice and audio
CartoonMakerAI
Music track in Kids Song mode. No narration or text-to-speech yet.
OpenArt
Native audio, sound effects and lip-sync on supported models.
Commercial use
CartoonMakerAI
Paid plans: you own the videos and may use them commercially, including monetized channels.
OpenArt
Plus and above only, per OpenArt's terms.
How you pay
CartoonMakerAI
Credits: 2 per second of video. Failed generations are refunded automatically.
OpenArt
Credits; cost varies by model and is not listed per second.
Pricing
Plans and what they buy.
CartoonMakerAI
- FreeFree
3 images/mo + 5 one-time credits. No video.
- Starter$19/mo
125 credits/mo ≈ 62 s of video. No watermark.
- Creator$49/mo
325 credits/mo ≈ 162 s of video. Priority queue.
- Pro$99/mo
650 credits/mo ≈ 325 s of video. Highest priority, batch generation.
OpenArt
- Starter$14/mo · $13/mo yearly
4,000 credits/mo (≈50 videos, ≈5 one-click stories), no commercial use.
- Plus$34/mo · $27/mo yearly
12,000 credits/mo (≈150 videos, ≈17 stories), commercial use.
- Pro$56/mo · $44/mo yearly
24,000 credits/mo (≈300 videos, ≈34 stories), model discounts.
- Wonder$240/mo · $175/mo yearly
106,000 credits/mo (≈1,300 videos, ≈150 stories).
Video and story counts are OpenArt's own approximations; real cost depends on the model. New users get 40 trial credits over 7 days, and free-plan output may carry a watermark. OpenArt's terms allow commercial use only on Plus and above.
Strengths and trade-offs
Where each one wins.
OpenArt is stronger at
Character system
Saved characters built from a reference image carry into video and story tools — useful for recurring mascots.
Story automation
One-Click Story and Director turn an idea into a multi-shot video.
For cartoon creators, OpenArt is weaker at
Commercial use from Plus
The $14 Starter plan is non-commercial; monetized channels need Plus at $27–34/mo.
Variable cost
Credit cost depends on the model, so the number of videos per plan is only an estimate.
Consistency not guaranteed
OpenArt itself notes characters can vary slightly, and longer stories rely on Director, whose limits are not documented on its pages.
CartoonMakerAI's own limits
No free video
The free plan is for testing styles with images. Video starts on Starter, so you cannot try a full video without paying.
No narration yet
There is no built-in voiceover or text-to-speech. Faceless channels that rely on a narrator add the voice track in an editor afterwards.
Prompt-driven, not frame-by-frame
You direct each video through the brief and style, not a timeline. If you need to place a character's hand at an exact frame, an animation editor gives you more control.
Long videos cost real credits
Video is 2 credits per second. A 10-minute story is 1,200 credits, more than any single monthly plan includes, so long formats need top-ups.
Decision guide
Pick the one that matches your format.
Choose OpenArt if
- You want to experiment with many models for images and video.
- You need a reference-image character that recurs across clips.
- You like template-driven short stories, music videos or vlogs.
Choose CartoonMakerAI if
- You want cartoon video with fewer decisions: one brief, one style.
- You want commercial use from the cheapest paid plan.
- You want one fixed rate per second of video.
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CartoonMakerAI vs OpenArt: FAQ
OpenArt vs CartoonMakerAI: which keeps characters more consistent?
OpenArt, thanks to its reference-image Character Builder. CartoonMakerAI keeps characters consistent through the brief and has no reference upload yet.
Which is cheaper for monetized videos?
CartoonMakerAI includes commercial use from $19/mo. OpenArt's commercial use starts at Plus, $27/mo yearly or $34 monthly.
Which is easier for beginners?
CartoonMakerAI has fewer options: a brief, a style and a length. OpenArt offers more choice and more decisions.
Sources and method
OpenArt details were checked against OpenArt's own website on October 14, 2026. Prices are in USD before tax. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before buying. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@cartoonmakerai.com and we will correct it.
See the styles for yourself.
Three free images a month let you test every cartoon direction before choosing a plan.