Kling AI
Kling AI, developed by the Kuaishou team, is an advanced AI-based video generation platform that transforms text or images into lifelike videos. It offers high-quality 1080p videos with realistic movement, leveraging features like 3D face and body reconstruction, advanced diffusion transformers, and customizable camera movements to create cinematic experiences.
Overview
Kling AI excels in creating realistic videos by harnessing cutting-edge AI technologies, including 3D face and body reconstruction and diffusion transformer architecture. It supports both text-to-video and image-to-video functionalities, allowing users to input text prompts or images and generate dynamic, high-resolution videos up to two minutes long at 30 frames per second. Kling AI also incorporates sophisticated camera control options such as panning, zooming, and rotating, giving users the ability to create engaging visuals from different perspectives.
The platform is notable for its ability to simulate physical properties in videos, making movements and interactions appear convincingly real. In addition, Kling AI offers “master shots,” which combine various camera movements to give videos a cinematic, surreal quality. Kling AI’s free version provides a limited number of daily credits, while its Pro plan offers additional features like “professional mode” for higher-quality outputs, extended video length, and more credits for frequent video generation.
With Kling AI’s face-swapping feature, you can create engaging, lifelike characters to elevate your digital storytelling, or even star in your own AI movie.
Tags
Freemium Proprietary License Web-based #Video & AnimationLinks
- API Availability
- Camera Controls
- Commercial Use Tier
- Extend Video Duration
- Face Swap
- Image-to-Video
- Keyframes
- Lip Sync
- Motion Brush
- Text-2-Video
- Top-up Credits Purchase
- Video Generation
| Plan Name | Tier Type | Cost per Month | Credits per Month | Credits per Image | Credits per Video Second | Credits per Lip Sync Second | |
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| Standard | lowest | 10.00 | 660 | 0.20 | 7.00 | 1.00 | |
Allowance per month: 1.57 minutes, or  11 minutes, or 3300. |
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| * Data for Professional mode videos in Kling 1.5 mode (highest quality). You get additional + 66 free, non-accumulative daily credits each day that you log in. | |||||||
| Pro | top | 37.00 | 3000 | 0.20 | 7.00 | 1.00 | |
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Allowance per month: 7.14 minutes, or 50 minutes, or 15000. |
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| * Data for Professional mode videos in Kling 1.5 mode (highest quality). You get additional + 66 free, non-accumulative daily credits each day that you log in. | |||||||
| Free | free | 0.00 | 66 | 0.20 | 7.00 | 1.00 | |
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Allowance per month: 0.16 minutes, or 1.1 minutes, or 330. |
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| * No credits guaranteed monthly, but you get 66 free, non-accumulative daily credits each day that you log in. Video generation is extremely slow. | |||||||
Where multiple modes are available, the calculations are done for the most advanced (and costly) ones.
Pricing can change, make sure to check relevant links for any updates to the subscription plans.
Compare With an Alternative
Comparing with: None
Free Plan Issues: Free users report very slow generation times, often experiencing waits of several days, frequent failures, or incomplete renders. Many noted that adding a "motion brush" setting speeds up the process to several hours instead of days, but quality may still be inconsistent. Some users voiced frustration, suggesting that Kling’s free tier is more of a deterrent than an incentive for potential customers due to these limitations.
Paid Plan Performance: Paid users generally report significantly faster render times, typically between 5-10 minutes per generation. However, opinions vary on whether this speed is adequate compared to other platforms, like Runway, which some users claim offers under-2-minute generations. The paid experience seems relatively stable, but some users feel it's still slower than competitors, despite Kling’s perceived advantages in video quality.
Quality and Value Perception: While many users appreciate Kling’s quality, especially for cinematic and animated effects, they note that platforms like Runway and Minimax offer faster and sometimes more versatile solutions. Nonetheless, Kling’s affordability and high video quality keep some users loyal, especially those who prioritize visuals over speed.
Reddit users also shared their thoughts on whether the Kling AI subscription, especially the discounted "Premier" plan at $552/year, is worth it:
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Mixed Opinions on Value:
- Some users argue the price is steep, especially given occasional inconsistencies in output quality.
- Others highlight benefits like credits that don’t expire for up to two years and the addition of features like lip-syncing and regional editing brushes.
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Alternative Plans:
- New users are advised to test a monthly plan ($25 for the first month) before committing to a yearly subscription.
- Comparisons were made to Hailuo Minimax and Runway, with some preferring these alternatives for better performance or pricing.
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Concerns About Commitment:
- A few users warn against long-term subscriptions, citing horror stories about cancellation difficulties.
- Others hesitate to commit until promised features, like advanced video editing, are released.
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Customer Service Worries:
- Potential users expressed doubts after reading reviews accusing Kling AI of poor customer service and unresolved payment issues.
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Is It Worth It?
- Ultimately, opinions depend on usage. Heavy users might find the annual plan valuable, while others might prefer services with unlimited credits or better support.
Frustrated Kling AI users have taken to Reddit to report issues with the platform, despite being premium subscribers:
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Unusable Outputs:
- One user reported burning through half of their 8000 credits without generating a single usable video.
- Common problems include prompts being ignored, objects not moving as expected, and bizarre, distorted outputs.
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Declining Performance:
- Some users believe quality started to drop during Kling AI’s discount campaign. They speculate that the influx of new users caused server strain, impacting performance.
- Animations for non-human objects seem to perform worse than those featuring humans.
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Subscription Concerns:
- One user claimed results were better before subscribing, adding suspicion about inconsistent treatment between free and paying users.
- Others accused Kling AI of poor prioritization, suggesting new users might get better performance to encourage retention.
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Mixed Feedback:
- Some users still report good results, particularly with human-focused animations. However, even these successes are inconsistent.
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Alternatives and Refunds:
- Dissatisfied users discussed seeking refunds through payment platforms like Stripe.
- The frustrations have pushed some users to explore alternative AI platforms.
Sources:
The camera orbits around the red chair engulfed in raging flames, its silhouette flickering against the pitch-black night. The fire crackles violently, growing wilder with each passing moment. Suddenly, the chair explodes with a thunderous force, sending burning debris flying in every direction. The fiery fragments illuminate the surrounding night landscape in a chaotic burst of light and sparks, leaving behind an eerie emptiness where the chair once stood—only faint embers and smoldering ash remain, floating through the air like glowing ghosts.Generated on December 18, 2024:
A young woman sitting at a rustic wooden table in a cozy, softly lit café. Her head rests on her hand, elbow propped on the table, her expression distant and bored. Strands of her wavy chestnut hair frame her face, catching the golden glow of the late afternoon sun streaming through a large window beside her.
The table is scattered with a cup of steaming coffee, a half-read book, and a notebook with scribbled notes. Behind her, the blurred bustle of the café contrasts sharply with her stillness, creating a sense of detachment. Cinematic framing focuses on her from a slight angle, emphasizing the slant of her gaze and the wistfulness in her eyes.
The warm ambiance is accented by bokeh light effects, with muted tones of beige, cream, and soft green dominating the background, adding a dreamy, introspective mood.Generated on December 18, 2024:
A sleek humanoid robot performs a mesmerizing dance in a stark, minimalistic futuristic room. The seamless white walls glow softly with pulsing lines of light, creating a sharp contrast against the robot’s dark figure. The camera starts with a static wide shot, gradually moving into a slow orbit around the robot, capturing its fluid, precise movements. The room’s dynamic lighting synchronizes with the rhythm of the dance, casting glowing patterns and subtle shadows on the floor and walls. The overall scene combines elegance, sophistication, and a high-tech sci-fi aesthetic.Generated on December 23, 2024:
A sausage dog wearing stylish wind goggles drives a gleaming chrome motorcycle, its long ears flapping wildly in the breeze, and its mouth open in an excited, playful expression. The dog looks thrilled as it grips the handlebars tightly. In the front basket of the motorcycle, a ginger-and-white cat sits energetically, its fur tousled by the wind, with wide, excited eyes and an open-mouthed expression of joy. The background features a vast countryside road stretching into the distance, lined with golden fields and distant mountains under warm golden sunlight. The entire scene exudes quirky, dynamic energy with a fun and cinematic vibe.Generated on December 23, 2024:
woman posing for a photoshootGenerated on December 26, 2024:
Hand-drawn cat walks gracefully across the real autumn park as leaves are flying in the wind, creating a joyful vibe.Generated on January 3, 2025:
Kling 1.6 image-to-video, then lip syncing with uploaded song.Generated on January 5, 2025:
Take a bite of the muffins if you dare ...Generated on January 5, 2025:
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