HEAD TO HEAD
Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0: which is worth your budget?
Veo 3.1 — Google
Kling 3.0 — Kuaishou
| Veo 3.1 | Kling 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ / second (base) | $0.40 | $0.10 |
| 10-second clip | $4.00 | $1.00 |
| 1 minute of output | $24.00 | $6.00 |
| Native audio | Yes | — |
| Max clip length | 8s | 120s |
Rates shown at each model's base tier, verified July 2026 from official vendor pricing pages and documentation. Vendors change prices without notice — see methodology.
The verdict
Veo 3.1 Standard costs roughly 4× Kling's API rate and 10× Kling's subscription rate — and for dialogue scenes it's worth it, because nothing matches Veo's lip-sync. For everything without talking humans, Kling delivers 80–90% of the quality at a fraction of the price, plus clip lengths Veo can't touch.
Whichever you pick, apply a retake multiplier before budgeting: the model that gets your specific shot right in fewer attempts is often the cheaper one in practice, regardless of sticker price. Full tier breakdowns: Veo 3.1 pricing and Kling 3.0 pricing.
Run your own numbers. The cost calculator applies your clip length, resolution and a realistic retake buffer across every model at once.