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LTX-Video: Lightricks' Lightweight Open Video Model
Lightricks’ open video model line, useful when you want local T2V/I2V without a giant GPU budget.
Quick answer
LTX-Video is Lightricks' open video model family, published on HuggingFace.
The distilled builds are the practical local pick when speed, low VRAM and cheap iteration matter more than peak cinematic quality.
Self-hosting has no per-video model fee; the real cost is local or rented compute.
01LTX-Video standard vs distilled builds
LTX-Video’s main advantage is practical local iteration. Smaller/distilled builds trade peak quality for lower hardware cost.
| LTX-Video | Distilled builds | |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Main open model family | Lower-cost local variants |
| Weights | Open · HuggingFace | Open · HuggingFace |
| Model fee | $0 | $0 |
| Best for | Quality experiments | Fast low-VRAM iteration |
02Generation modes
LTX-Video is one of the cheapest open video models to run locally.
Text to Video
T2VGenerate video from prompt-only descriptions.
text → video
Image to Video
I2VAnimate still images with prompt steering.
image + prompt → video
Distilled local builds
DistilledDistilled variants trade peak quality for speed and lower hardware requirements.
small model → faster iteration
03Run locally
LTX-Video is a good first local model to test because smaller builds reduce setup cost and wait time. HuggingFace GPU examples start at $0.40/hour.
VRAM by GPU
| Setup | Concrete cost | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer GPU | $0 model fee + your hardware | Low-cost local testing | Smaller builds are the main appeal |
| Laptop/workstation | $0 model fee + slower runs | Experiments | Depends heavily on memory and acceleration |
| Cloud GPU | HF examples: T4 $0.40/hr, L4 $0.80/hr, A10G $1.00/hr | Batch generation | Often cheaper than renting huge GPUs for open models |
04Official pricing & registration
LTX-Video has no per-video model fee because the weights are open. To make the price concrete, use compute pricing: HuggingFace Spaces lists CPU Basic as free, Nvidia T4 small at $0.40/hour, Nvidia L4 at $0.80/hour and Nvidia A10G small at $1.00/hour.
| Path / hardware | Official price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Free account | Download/access model repositories | Official source ↗ |
| Model weights | $0 model fee | Lightricks/LTX-Video | HuggingFace model card |
| HF Spaces CPU Basic | FREE | 2 vCPU / 16 GB CPU Space | Official source ↗ |
| HF Spaces Nvidia T4 small | $0.40/hour | 16 GB VRAM GPU Space | Official source ↗ |
| HF Spaces Nvidia L4 | $0.80/hour | 24 GB VRAM GPU Space | Official source ↗ |
| HF Spaces Nvidia A10G small | $1.00/hour | 24 GB VRAM GPU Space | Official source ↗ |
05How to prompt
Example: A paper boat floats through a tiny rain gutter, water ripples around it, close-up tracking shot, 5 seconds, charming miniature cinematic styleOpen LTX-Video model card
06vs the competition
Short version: LTX-Video is better for low-VRAM local iteration. Wan 2.2 is better when you can afford more compute and want broader open video workflows.
Read full comparison →07FAQ
Is LTX-Video open source?
Yes — Lightricks publishes the weights on HuggingFace. Check the model card for license terms.
Is LTX-Video good for low-VRAM GPUs?
Yes — the 2B distilled line is designed to run on consumer hardware; exact requirements vary by provider.
How much does LTX-Video cost?
The weights are free to self-host. The practical cost is your GPU, cloud compute, and any hosted provider you use.
Where do I register for LTX-Video?
For open-weight downloads, create a HuggingFace account at https://huggingface.co/join and use the Lightricks/LTX-Video model pages.