Kling: Kuaishou's AI Video Generation Platform
Kuaishou's hosted platform for text-to-video and image-to-video, with no local setup.
Quick answer
Kling is Kuaishou’s hosted video model family, with current pricing centered on Kling 3.0 / 3.0 Turbo / 3.0 Omni while older 2.x and 1.6 paths may still appear in product workflows.
Use Kling for hosted text-to-video and image-to-video with per-second API pricing and optional native-audio tiers, without managing local weights.
Official API list prices for Kling 3.0 start at $0.084/s for 720p, $0.112/s for 1080p and $0.42/s for 4K; 3.0 Turbo starts at $0.112/s 720p and $0.14/s 1080p.
01pricing
from $0.07/s
6 channels · verified 2026-10-02
02Kling model family and active API tiers
Kling’s public API pricing page emphasizes the 3.0 generation, but production users may still see older Kling 2.1 / 1.6 names in the app or legacy workflows. Use the 3.0 rows for budget anchors unless your account explicitly routes to an older model.
| Kling 3.0 Turbo | Kling 3.0 | Kling 3.0 Omni | Kling 2.1 / 1.6 legacy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Fast native-audio tier | Main quality tier | Most flexible input tier | Older app/API workflows where still exposed |
| Modes | T2V · I2V · native audio | T2V · I2V | Omni input workflow | T2V · I2V depending on product path |
| Weights | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Best for | Fast audio/video tests | Transparent API pricing | Flexible input workflows | Reproducing older project outputs |
03Generation modes
Kling covers cloud generation and editing flows.
Text to Video
T2VPrompt-driven video generation for scenes, motion and camera language.
text → video
Image to Video
I2VAnimate still images while preserving the starting subject or composition.
image + prompt → video
Platform controls
ControlsDuration, aspect ratio, motion and generation variants.
settings + prompt → video
04How to prompt
Example: A luxury smartwatch rotates above black marble, tiny water droplets sliding across the metal edge, macro product shot, cool rim lighting, 5-second ad spot, premium cinematic styleOpen Kling
05vs the competition
Short version: Kling publishes per-second API pricing from $0.084/s (720p). Sora 2 starts at $0.10/s (720p) with native audio and stronger character consistency.
Read full comparison →06Head-to-head
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HunyuanVideo vs Kling 2.1 Master
75 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Luma Ray 2
75 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Pika 2.2
75 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs OpenAI Sora
75 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Wan 2.1
75 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Genmo Mochi 1
74 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Moonvalley Marey
74 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Pika
74 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Google Veo 2
72 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Seedance 1 Pro
69 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Google Veo 3
68 shared prompts with the human preference split
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Kling 2.1 Master vs Google Veo 3.1
66 shared prompts with the human preference split
See all head-to-heads in the arena hub.
07FAQ
Is Kling open source?
No — Kling is a closed, cloud-based video generation model from Kuaishou.
Is Kling free to try?
Kling has historically offered trial credits, but the current free allowance changes — check kling.ai before you budget around it.
How is Kling priced?
Two paths: the web app sells credits and subscriptions, and the API bills per second — from $0.084/s at 720p up to $0.42/s at 4K on the official API list price.
Where do I register for Kling?
Register or sign in from Kling’s official site: https://kling.ai.
Does Kling AI allow NSFW content?
No. Kling blocks nudity and sexually explicit prompts through automated filters plus human review, and its policy is one of the strictest among mainstream AI video generators. Repeated violations can lead to prompt rejection or account suspension.