Kling AI
About
Kling AI is an AI video generation model and app made by Kuaishou, the Chinese short-video platform company founded in 2011. Kling launched in June 2024 and quickly gained attention for realistic motion and long, coherent clips.
Creators and marketers use Kling to turn text prompts and images into short video clips, control camera movement, add native audio and create effects such as virtual try-on. It is often chosen as a lower-cost alternative to Western AI video tools.
As of October 2026, Kling offers a free tier with daily credits, a Standard plan at about $10 a month, Pro, Premier and Ultra plans for higher volumes, and roughly a third off with annual billing. A separate developer API is billed by usage.
Features and integrations
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Text-to-Video: Generates short video clips from written prompts with realistic motion and physics.
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Image-to-Video: Animates still images into moving shots.
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Camera and Motion Control: Direct camera movements and subject motion for more cinematic results.
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Native Audio: Generate clips with matching sound rather than adding audio separately.
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Effects and Try-On: Creative effects and virtual try-on features suit social and e-commerce content.
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Developer API: Businesses can integrate Kling video generation into their own apps.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Low entry price: The Standard plan is one of the cheapest ways to get watermark-free AI video.
- Realistic motion: Kling is praised for natural movement and physics.
- Free daily credits: Users can generate a few clips each day without paying.
- Wide feature set: Video, audio and effects are available in one app.
Cons
- Queue times: Free and lower-tier users can face long waits during peak hours.
- Rising prices: Monthly list prices increased during 2026.
- Data and policy considerations: Some organisations review Chinese-owned services carefully before use.
Founder
Su Hua and Cheng Yixiao
Founder, Kuaishou Technology
Su Hua and Cheng Yixiao co-founded Kuaishou in 2011, which grew into one of China's largest short-video platforms. Kuaishou launched the Kling AI video model in 2024.
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Last updated October 3, 2026