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Kling: Kuaishou's AI Video Generation Platform
Kuaishou's flagship AI video platform for creators who want polished text-to-video and image-to-video results without 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 when you want transparent per-second API pricing, hosted text-to-video/image-to-video, 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.
01Kling 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 |
| 720p price | $0.112/s | $0.084–$0.126/s | $0.084–$0.126/s | Check current pricing page/account |
| 1080p price | $0.14/s | $0.112–$0.168/s | $0.112–$0.168/s | Check current pricing page/account |
| 4K price | not listed | $0.42/s | $0.42/s | Usually not the budget anchor |
| 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 |
02Generation modes
Kling focuses on creator-friendly 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
ControlsPlatform controls for duration, aspect ratio, motion and generation variants.
settings + prompt → video
03Official pricing & registration
Kling prices the video API in Units, where 1 Unit = $0.14 list. Kling 3.0 starts at 0.6 Units ($0.084) per second at 720p and 0.8 Units ($0.112) at 1080p; 4K runs 3.0 Units ($0.42). Older Kling 2.x / 1.6 availability should be checked in your account before relying on it.
| Path / plan | Official price | What you get | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register | Free account | Kling account / developer access | Official source ↗ |
| Kling 3.0 Turbo API | 720p: $0.112/s · 1080p: $0.14/s | Video generation with native audio | Official source ↗ |
| Kling 3.0 API | 720p: $0.084/s · 1080p: $0.112/s · 4K: $0.42/s | Video generation, no native audio | Official source ↗ |
| Kling 3.0 Omni API | 720p: $0.084–$0.126/s · 1080p: $0.112–$0.168/s · 4K: $0.42/s | Omni video generation | Official source ↗ |
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 is easier to price for API video because it publishes per-second rates. Runway is broader as a full creative suite with editing, asset storage and team workflows.
Read full comparison →06FAQ
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 klingai.com 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://klingai.com.