How much does Kling AI cost in 2026?
Kling AI prices generated video by the second, on top of a monthly credit subscription. That combination makes the sticker price hard to compare to a flat per-minute rate. Here is what each plan includes and what a typical clip actually costs in credits.
See where Kling AI sits in our full tool catalog →Kling AI plans and monthly credits
| Plan | Monthly price | Credits per month |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | ~66 credits/day, expires in 24 hours |
| Standard | $10 | 660 |
| Pro | $37 | 3,000 |
| Premier | $92 | 8,000 |
| Ultra | $180 | 26,000 |
Annual billing is available on Standard through Premier at a meaningful discount; Ultra is currently monthly-only. Subscription credits do not roll over between months, while separately purchased credit packs are typically valid longer. Confirm current terms before buying, since credit systems like this change without much notice.
What a credit actually buys
On the VIDEO 3.0 model, cost scales with resolution, duration and whether native audio is generated. Kling's own model guide lists roughly 6 to 12 credits per second of video, before any voice-tone add-on:
| Mode | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|
| No native audio | 6 credits/s | 8 credits/s |
| With native audio | 9 credits/s | 12 credits/s |
A 5-second 1080p clip with native audio runs about 60 credits, so a Standard plan's 660 monthly credits cover roughly 11 such clips before you need a top-up or a higher tier. Lower resolution and dropping native audio both stretch a plan noticeably further.
Who Kling AI fits
Kling AI is a generative video model, comparable in purpose to the Runway models already priced in our calculator. It suits short generated clips, concept and mood pieces, and B-roll where a distinct visual style matters more than an exact, repeatable character. Treat published per-credit rates as a starting point and re-check them against your account, since regional pricing and promotions do shift these numbers.
Where it fits your AI content budget
Kling AI is listed in our tool catalog for comparison, but it is not yet one of the three providers (Runway API, ElevenLabs, Black Forest Labs) this calculator can rank by cost for a full project. If you want a project-level budget today, run your plan against the supported providers, then use the credit math above to sanity-check what the same generated seconds would cost on Kling AI.
Estimate a comparable project with supported providers →Common questions
Is there a free way to try Kling AI?
Yes, a free daily credit allowance exists, but it expires in 24 hours and only covers a handful of short, lower-resolution test clips.
Does a higher plan make each video cheaper?
Yes. The credit-per-dollar rate improves at higher tiers, so a studio generating a high volume of clips pays less per second than someone on the entry plan.
Can Kling AI replace Runway in this calculator's estimate?
Not yet. Kling AI is informational in our catalog today. Use the credit table above alongside a supported provider's estimate to compare the two by hand.
Sources and corrections
Plan and credit-cost figures come from Kling AI's official VIDEO 3.0 model guide and current consumer pricing pages. Kling AI's pricing page requires sign-in to view directly, so subscription tier amounts should be re-checked in your own account before budgeting a large project. Report a correction with the current official figure and we will update this page.