Kling AI
Text, image and video-reference AI video with native audio, lip-sync and shot storyboarding
Kling AI is Kuaishou's AI video generator. Kling 3.0 (Feb 2026) brought native 4K output, multi-shot storyboarding and Video 3.0 Omni reference-based character consistency. Kling 3.0 Turbo (June 2026) added cheaper 1080p generation with audio included.
- 89 creators using
- 5 news items tracked
- 2024 first launched
- Freemium pricing
- Moderate learning curve
What Kling AI can do
- Infinite canvas Partial
- AI agent Not confirmed
- Node / flow builder Not confirmed
- Public API Yes
- MCP server Not confirmed
13 of 26 capabilities confirmed
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Text to image | Yes | Kling Image 3.0 (2K/4K stills) |
| Image editing | Not confirmed | |
| Text to video | Yes | |
| Image to video | Yes | |
| Video to video | Yes | Video 3.0 Omni editing of source video, 3 to 15 seconds, up to 4K |
| Native audio in video | Yes | 3.0 Turbo includes audio |
| Lip-sync | Yes | Five languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish |
| Voice / TTS | Partial | Omni carries voice traits from reference video; no standalone TTS or voice-cloning product |
| Music & SFX | Not confirmed | |
| Upscaling | Not confirmed | |
| Character consistency | Yes | Video 3.0 Omni reference-based character consistency |
| Camera control | Yes | Storyboarding: per-shot duration, size, perspective and camera movement |
| Custom training | Not confirmed | |
| Third-party models | No |
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite canvas | Partial | Kling announced a 'dynamic canvas' workspace at WAIC 2025 |
| Node / flow builder | Not confirmed | |
| AI agent | Not confirmed | |
| Chat assistant | Not confirmed | |
| Team collaboration | Not confirmed |
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public API | Yes | Kling Developer Platform (kling.ai/dev); also resold via Atlas Cloud |
| MCP server | Not confirmed | |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | |
| Desktop / local | No | |
| Open source | No |
| Capability | Supported | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Daily credits; free output is watermarked and not for commercial use |
| Commercial use | Yes | Standard tier includes commercial rights |
Yes Partial No Not confirmed by the vendor
What makes Kling AI different
- 01
Video 3.0 Omni reference system: carries a character's look, expressions and voice traits from reference clips into new shots
- 02
Storyboarding sets duration, shot size, perspective and camera movement per shot, which few generators expose this directly
- 03
Native audio with lip-sync in five languages, generated in the same pass as the picture
- 04
Developer API and third-party API resellers, so the same models can run inside pipelines and tools
Latest from Kling AI
- May 5 Native 4K Generation vs AI Video Upscaling Comparison Kling AI explains the technical differences between native 4K video generation and post-process upscaling for high-resolution creators.
- May 5 Native 4K Video Generation and Professional Mode Updates Kling AI adds native 4K resolution and a high-fidelity Professional Mode to its video generation platform for sharper visual output.
- May 5 Optimizing Anime Style Video Generation with Specialized Prompt Techniques Kling AI releases a specialized guide for generating high-quality anime sequences using specific stylistic keywords and motion controls.
- May 5 New Motion Brush and Camera Controls for Precise Video Generation Kling AI introduces Motion Brush and advanced camera controls to give creators granular authority over movement within AI-generated clips.
- May 5 Mastering Cinematic Lighting Effects with Volumetric and Natural Light Prompts Kling AI releases a guide on using specific lighting prompts like volumetric rays and golden hour to improve the visual quality of AI-generated video.
About Kling AI
Kling generates video from text, images and reference clips, and its 2026 releases push it toward multi-shot production. Video 3.0 Omni takes reference videos and images and carries over a character's look, expressions and voice traits into new shots. Storyboarding lets you set duration, shot size, perspective and camera movement per shot, which suits previs and multi-scene narratives. Native lip-sync covers five languages (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish).
What changed in 2026: Kling 3.0 launched in February with native 4K. On June 17 Kling 3.0 Turbo arrived as a faster, cheaper model with audio included, capped at 1080p. The Omni upgrade extended editing input and output to 3 to 15 seconds at 4K. Kling's legacy V1.5, V1.6, V2.1 and V2.1 Master models were scheduled for retirement on September 15, 2026.
For a film workflow, Kling fits previs, character-driven shorts, B-roll and social cuts where a cheap subscription and fast iteration matter more than frame-accurate control. Clips still need grading and editing in an NLE, and each generation costs credits whether or not the result is usable.
What's new in Kling AI
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Legacy Kling models scheduled for retirement
Kling V1.5, V1.6, V2.1 and V2.1 Master were scheduled to retire on September 15, 2026.
Source: docs.comfy.org ↗ -
Kling 3.0 Turbo launched
Faster, cheaper generation with audio included and improved lip-sync; 1080p maximum.
Source: atlascloud.ai ↗ -
Video 3.0 Omni editing upgrade
Omni editing input and output extended to 3 to 15 seconds at up to 4K, with better consistency to source video and images.
Source: atlascloud.ai ↗
Models available in Kling AI
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Kling 3.0 Latest $$$ Kuaishou Native 4K, 3 to 15s, reference-based consistency and editing Also: Kling 3.0 Turbo
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$ · $$ · $$$ = relative cost against other models of the same type, on fal.ai list prices. Cost inside Kling AI depends on its own plans and credits.
Key Features
- Kling 3.0: native 4K video, 3 to 15 seconds
- Video 3.0 Omni: reference-based character, expression and voice consistency across shots
- Multi-shot storyboarding: per-shot duration, size, perspective and camera movement
- Native audio with lip-sync in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and Spanish
- Kling 3.0 Turbo: cheaper, faster 1080p generation with audio included (June 2026)
- Omni editing of source video at 3 to 15 seconds and up to 4K (June 2026)
- Kling Image 3.0: 2K/4K stills
- Developer API via kling.ai/dev and API resellers
When to reach for it — and when to skip
Reach for it when…
- Strong character consistency from reference clips (Video 3.0 Omni)
- Shot-level storyboarding control that most generators lack
- Native audio and lip-sync in one pass, with five languages
- Daily free credits for testing
Skip it when…
- Free output is watermarked and not for commercial use
- Lip-sync and voice are less of a focus than dedicated voice tools (ElevenLabs, HeyGen)
Best For
✓ Ideal for
- Character-driven short films that need the same actor across many shots
- Previs and storyboard visualisation from shot-by-shot prompts
- Multi-language talking-head and dubbed social content
- Budget-limited projects that need 4K-capable output
- Testing shots cheaply on the free tier before a paid shoot
✗ Not built for
- Projects needing a frame-accurate, deterministic pipeline or fixed seeds
- Work that needs clips longer than 15 seconds
- Teams that need a documented, generally available agent or node-based workflow
Working Tips from Filmmakers Using Kling AI
- 01 Use Video 3.0 Omni with a clean, well-lit reference clip. Consistency tracks source quality more than prompt length.
- 02 Generate 5 to 10 test shots on the free tier before committing to a full sequence.
- 03 Pick 3.0 Turbo for drafts (cheaper, audio included) and move to 3.0 Omni for finals.
Kling AI pricing in 2026
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 monthly |
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Prices checked against Kling AI's pricing page on 9 Oct 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm before you buy.
Kling AI vs Runway vs Google Veo 3
| Kling AI | Runway | Google Veo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | See the vendor's pricing page | Free (125 one-time credits); Standard $15/mo ($12/mo billed annually) | Gemini API: $0.05 to $0.60 per generated second depending on tier and resolution. Consumer access via Google AI Plus from EUR 4.99/mo (200 Flow credits). |
| Infinite canvas | Partial | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Node / flow builder | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| AI agent | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Chat assistant | Not confirmed | Yes | Partial |
| Team collaboration | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Text to image | Yes | Yes | No |
| Image editing | Not confirmed | Yes | No |
| Text to video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video to video | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Native audio in video | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| Lip-sync | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Voice / TTS | Partial | Yes | No |
| Music & SFX | Not confirmed | Yes | No |
| Upscaling | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Character consistency | Yes | Partial | Partial |
| Camera control | Yes | Not confirmed | Partial |
| Custom training | Not confirmed | Partial | No |
| Third-party models | No | Yes | No |
| Public API | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | No |
| Commercial use | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Each column comes from that tool's own researched page. "Not confirmed" means the vendor doesn't say.
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Sources
Facts on this page were checked against Kling AI's own pricing, product and changelog pages on , then cross-checked with independent coverage where vendor pages were silent. Anything we couldn't confirm is marked "Not confirmed" rather than guessed.
- Kling AI homepage (flagship listed as All-New Kling 4.0) kling.ai
- Kling Developer Platform pricing (no figures readable) kling.ai
- Kling release notes (page content not readable) kling.ai
- Kling 3.0 Turbo and Omni launch (June 17, 2026) atlascloud.ai
- Kling 4.0 Flash preview report (Sept 2026) aiweekly.co
- Kling AI pricing guide 2026 eesel.ai
- ComfyUI Kling 3.0 docs (legacy model retirement) docs.comfy.org
- Runway pricing (comparison) runway.com
- Google AI plans (comparison) gemini.google
- Veo 3.1 API pricing (comparison) benchlm.ai
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