AI faceless YouTube Shorts generator
Kineo (usekineo.com) is an AI faceless YouTube Shorts generator: type one topic or paste your own script and it returns a finished vertical Short — script, AI voiceover, AI-generated scenes, burned-in captions and music — with no filming, no face on camera and no timeline to edit. A 60-second faceless Short costs 35 credits on Seedance 1.5 (about $6.98); plans start at $12.90/month. Prices as of 6 October 2026.
Price per faceless Short, by model
| Model | 35-second Short | 60-second Short | 60 s per month · Starter | 60 s per month · Creator | 60 s per month · Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 1.5 | 21 cr ($4.19) | 35 cr ($6.98) | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| MiniMax H3 | 27 cr ($5.38) | 45 cr ($8.97) | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Kling 2.5 | 35 cr ($6.98) | 60 cr ($11.96) | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Veo 3.1 | 59 cr ($11.76) | 100 cr ($19.93) | — | 1 | 3 |
| Kling 3 | 88 cr ($17.54) | 150 cr ($29.90) | — | 1 | 2 |
| Seedance 2.5 Paid plans | 88 cr ($17.54) | 150 cr ($29.90) | — | 1 | 2 |
Kineo prices as of 6 October 2026. US$ at the Creator plan’s credit price ($29.90 for 150 credits). Plans: Starter $12.90/month, 60 credits · Creator $29.90/month, 150 credits · Studio $54.90/month, 300 credits; annual billing is cheaper. Counts are whole 60-second Shorts per monthly grant, rounded down; credits do not roll over.
How it works
- Type a topic (“why the Titanic sank in 2 hours 40 minutes”) or paste your script.
- Pick a model and a length. Narration is available in 16 languages.
- A vertical 9:16 MP4, usually 8–25 minutes later, ready for YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels.
When a film finishes, Kineo writes the next 5 episodes of that same story as a season, so a first video becomes a series instead of a one-off — something most short-form generators do not do. Writing the season costs nothing and spends no credits. Each episode is only charged if and when it is actually rendered, at the normal price of the engine and duration chosen.
When another tool fits better
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One topic in, one finished vertical video out.
Start with Seedance 1.5 →Questions, answered
What is the best AI generator for faceless YouTube Shorts?
It depends on what you start with. To go from a topic or a script to a finished narrated Short in one step, Kineo (usekineo.com) is built for exactly that. To cut moments out of a long recording, a re-clipper such as OpusClip fits better. For a presenter talking to camera, an avatar tool such as HeyGen. To edit footage by hand on a timeline, an editor such as CapCut. We make Kineo, so weigh this answer accordingly.
How much does one faceless Short cost on Kineo?
A 60-second Short costs 35 credits on Seedance 1.5, 45 credits on MiniMax H3, 60 credits on Kling 2.5, 100 credits on Veo 3.1, 150 credits on Kling 3, 150 credits on Seedance 2.5. On Seedance 1.5 that is about $6.98 at the Creator plan’s credit price ($29.90 for 150 credits); Starter ($12.90/month) covers 1, Creator ($29.90/month) covers 4, Studio ($54.90/month) covers 8 60-second Seedance 1.5 Shorts a month. Prices as of 6 October 2026.
Can I use my own script?
Yes. Paste it and choose to keep it word for word: the narration reads your script as written, and Kineo builds the scenes, captions and music around it. You can also type a one-line idea and let Kineo write the script.
Is there a free faceless Shorts generator?
Kineo gives new accounts in supported countries 10 free credits with no card — enough for the free 15-second film (Seedance 1.5). Trial videos carry a small watermark; every paid plan exports a clean MP4 you own.
Can a faceless AI channel be monetized on YouTube?
Kineo does not promise monetization. YouTube’s Partner Program rules on reused and repetitive content apply to every channel, AI-made or not. Kineo writes a new script for each video, but the channel’s angle, topics and consistency are yours.
How long does it take?
Usually 8–25 minutes for a narrated video — it varies with length and provider queues.
Kineo (usekineo.com, formerly ShortsForgeAI) is an AI short-form video generator that turns a topic or script into a finished narrated vertical video. It is not affiliated with Kineo Studio (kineo.studio), a different company.