Kling AI

Editor reviewed

Generate AI video and images from text, photos and references in one studio

4.0(1 review)Freemiumkling.aiUpdated 20 Oct 2026

About Kling AI

Kling AI is an AI video and image generation studio developed by Kuaishou, the Chinese short-video company. Users turn text prompts, still images and reference material into video clips and images, and can edit or extend the results in the same workspace. Kuaishou first released Kling in June 2024, and the models have been updated several times since, with Kling 3.0 announced in February 2026 and adding native audio and clips of up to 15 seconds.

Best for

Text-to-video and image-to-video clips
Product and ad visuals
Concept and storyboard footage
Short social videos
Social media clips: Produce short vertical or horizontal videos from a prompt or a photo.
Product advertising: Animate product images into short promo footage.
Storyboarding: Test camera moves and scenes before a live shoot.
Character-driven shorts: Reuse reference images to keep a character consistent across shots.
App integration: Add video generation to another product through the API.

Not ideal for

Long continuous footage from a single prompt
Users who need predictable fixed costs per video

Popular with

Video creators
Social media marketers
Filmmakers and storyboard artists
Advertising teams
Developers

Key features

Text-to-video
Image-to-video
Reference-based generation
Native audio
Image generation
Effects and editing tools
Mobile apps
Kling API

Pros and cons

Pros

Text-to-video, image-to-video and reference-based generation in one studio
Kling 3.0 adds native audio and clips of up to 15 seconds
Free credits are available without a subscription
Web, iOS and Android apps, plus a developer API
Backed by Kuaishou, with regular model updates

Cons

Credits are consumed per generation, so cost per clip varies by model and length
Prices and first-month discounts have changed several times
Free credit amount is not published on the pricing page
Queue times can be long for free users when demand is high

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 20 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See kling.ai

Basic

Free credits for non-subscribers; the amount is not published on the pricing page

Free credits claimed by logging in
Web and mobile access

Standard

Pro

$32.56/month

3,000 credits per month; first month about $25.99

3,000 credits per month
Watermark removal
Priority access to new features

Premier

$181.99/month

18,000 credits per month at the default tier (8K to 38K credit tiers available); first month $135

18,000 credits per month
Watermark removal
Priority access to new features

Ultra+

$544.99/month

57,000 credits per month; first month $402

57,000 credits per month
Watermark removal
Priority access to new features
Beta test invites

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.

8.4overall

Video Quality: 9.0
Motion & Physics: 8.8
Ease of Use: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.5
Feature Depth: 8.7

Platforms

Web
iOS
Android
API

Kling AI alternatives

Other tools people compare with Kling AI.

All 7 alternatives

Luma Dream MachineFree trial
Generate and edit video and images from text or images with Luma's Ray models
Compare
VizardFreemium
Turn long videos into captioned, social-ready short clips with AI editing
Compare
ViggleFreemium
Animate any character from a photo using motion from video or text prompts
Compare
ViduFreemium
Generate consistent AI videos from text, images and reference characters in one workspace
Compare
HeyGenRated4.0Freemium
Create avatar videos from text and translate them into 175+ languages
Compare

Release history

Feb 4, 2026
Kuaishou announced Video 3.0, Video 3.0 Omni, Image 3.0 and Image 3.0 Omni with native audio and clips of up to 15 se...
Kuaishou announced Video 3.0, Video 3.0 Omni, Image 3.0 and Image 3.0 Omni with native audio and clips of up to 15 seconds.

Reviews

4.0

Based on 1 review

Yan Gao
2026-11-05
4 out of 5
Solid image-to-video quality with cinematic motion. Useful for short social clips when you need stronger camera moves than basic animators. Generation can be slow and prompts need care, but results are competitive for AI video drafts.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Kling AI?

Kling AI is developed by Kuaishou Technology, a Beijing-based company known for its Kuaishou short-video app. The mobile apps are published by KLING AI Pte. Ltd.

Is Kling AI free?

There is a free tier. Non-subscribers can claim free credits when they log in, but the pricing page does not state the amount. Paid plans start at about $8.80 per month for 660 credits.

How much does Kling AI cost?

Standard is about $8.80 per month for 660 credits, Pro about $32.56 for 3,000, Premier $181.99 for 18,000 (other credit tiers available) and Ultra+ $544.99 for 57,000. The first month is discounted and annual billing lowers the monthly rate.

Does Kling AI have a mobile app?

Yes. There is an iOS app, Kling AI: AI Image&Video Maker, and an Android app on Google Play.

Does Kling AI have an API?

Yes. Kuaishou runs a Kling developer platform with API access to its video and image models. It is billed separately from the consumer plans.

How long can a generated video be?

It depends on the model. Kling 3.0 supports clips of up to 15 seconds according to its launch coverage. Longer videos are made by extending or joining clips.