Kling 2.6vsKling 3.0
Both video models, compared at each maker’s own API list prices. Every figure links to its source.
Where each stands among all scored models
Each line runs from the lowest to the highest score on the board; the tick is the median.
- Kling 2.6
- Kling 3.0
Key differences
VideoMaker’s official API · global · USD · 720p · No audio
$0.042 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
$0.084 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
VideoMaker’s official API · global · USD · 1080p · No audio
$0.070 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
$0.112 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
VideoMaker’s official API · global · USD · Motion control · 720p
$0.070 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
$0.126 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
VideoMaker’s official API · global · USD · Motion control · 1080p
$0.112 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
$0.168 / second Kling AI API pricing: video · as of Nov 1, 2026
VideoMaker’s official API · china · CNY · 720p · No audio
¥0.30 / second 可灵 AI API 价格：视频in Chinese · as of Oct 30, 2026
¥0.60 / second 可灵 AI API 价格：视频in Chinese · as of Oct 30, 2026
VideoMaker’s official API · china · CNY · 1080p · No audio
¥0.50 / second 可灵 AI API 价格：视频in Chinese · as of Oct 30, 2026
¥0.80 / second 可灵 AI API 价格：视频in Chinese · as of Oct 30, 2026
These differences use verified vendor specifications or each maker’s official API on the same region, currency, meter and billing conditions. Different conditions remain side by side in the full table; they do not establish which model is cheaper. Declared features describe support, not measured quality or a recommendation. Missing evidence does not mean a feature is unsupported.
Full comparison
| Kling 2.6 Kuaishou Kling | Kling 3.0 Kuaishou Kling | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | Dec 15, 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Specs | ||
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video | Text, Image, Video |
| Max length | 10s | 15s |
| Resolutions | 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Native audio | ||
| Image to video | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Price per second | $0.0701080p, No audio | $0.1121080p, No audio |
| Cited scores | ||
| LMArena Text-to-Video | 1,216 pro mode | — |
| LMArena Image-to-Video | 1,294 pro mode | 1,354 pro mode |
Headline prices may come from different channels, regions or tiers. Check each source before choosing a model; missing facts stay blank.
Model details and sources
- Kling 2.6 → Available
- Kling 3.0 → Available
Cited scores
- LMArena (Arena), leaderboard-dataset on Hugging Face, licensed CC BY 4.0 · LMArena leaderboard dataset (Hugging Face) · CC BY 4.0 · as of Sep 22, 2026