Kling
Kuaishou-spun AI video model, now an $18B independent rival to Sora.
Overview
Kuaishou's AI video model, now spun off as an independent unit valued at $18B after a $2.8B raise from Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu (July 2026). Kling 3.0 (Feb 2026) added native 4K/60fps, 15-second clips, and synced audio — with 100M+ registered users worldwide.
Pricing
Pricing shown for reference only. These figures reflect RECATOOLS research as of 11 Jul 2026 and may be out of date or incomplete. This is not financial or purchasing advice — always confirm the current price on the provider’s official website before making any decision.
- 66 daily credits
- 720p generations
- Non-commercial only
- Monthly credit allowance
- Commercial use rights
- 1080p output
- Larger credit pool
- Priority queue
- 4K image generation
- High monthly credits
- Faster rendering
- Extended clip length
- Largest credit pool
- Top priority rendering
- No annual discount
Use cases
What you can produce with Kling
- A 5–10 second slow-motion product showcase clip (e.g. perfume bottle with realistic liquid pour physics) generated from a single product photo
- A 3-minute short film or cinematic sequence using text-to-video with controlled camera moves (push-in, orbit, pan)
- An animated portrait video from a still photo — turning a headshot into a talking, moving character with lip-sync
- A nature or environment clip (ocean waves, smoke, fabric rippling in wind) with physics-accurate motion for use as B-roll or background footage
- A branded social media video ad (15–30 seconds, 9:16 vertical) from a product image and text prompt, exported for TikTok or Instagram Reels
- An image-to-video conversion that preserves composition and lighting of an original illustration or AI-generated image while adding cinematic motion
- A 3D face/body reconstruction video where a still subject is given realistic head turns and micro-expressions for avatar or film use
ASEAN Perspective
Kling in Southeast Asia
ASEAN-region availability and pricing notes coming soon. Drop the editorial team a note via /contact/ if you can supply local context (Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand/Vietnam).
Kling, from Kuaishou, ranks among the strongest AI video generators available: Kling 3.0 (February 2026) added native 4K at 60fps, 15-second clips, and synced multilingual audio, with motion and physics that hold up better than most rivals. The July 2026 spin-off into an independently funded unit — backed by a combined stake from Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu at an $18B valuation — signals real staying power rather than a Kuaishou side project. The catch is the business behind the model: App Store users rate it 4.7/5, but Trustpilot sits near 1.3/5, driven by credits that expire monthly, generations that fail at peak load without refunds, and support that's hard to reach. The klingai.com portal serves ASEAN users fine in English/USD, but budget for wasted credits, not just the subscription.
What people say
As of early July 2026, Kling is no longer just a Kuaishou side project — it's spun out as its own entity and raised close to $3 billion from Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu at an $18 billion valuation, the largest single raise anyone's seen in AI video generation. Q1 2026 revenue reportedly topped $95 million, up over 300% year-on-year, with ARR more than doubling in six months to roughly $500 million.
User sentiment on the product itself is split by platform. App Store reviewers give it 4.7/5 across 23,000+ ratings, and Product Hunt sits around 4.7/5 too, with praise for physics-accurate motion, strong image-to-video quality, and clip lengths up to three minutes in the consumer app — genuinely long for this category. Trustpilot tells a different story: 1.3/5 from 300+ reviews, roughly 89% one-star, with recurring complaints about unreachable support, no refunds on failed generations, credits that expire monthly, and charges going through even when a render fails at peak load.
Independent 2026 reviewers still rank Kling 3.0 near the top for motion realism and value against Runway, Veo and Sora, especially now that it does native 4K at 60fps and synced audio. The disconnect is between the model, which is genuinely competitive, and the account/billing experience, which draws the kind of complaints usually reserved for much smaller, less funded operators.
Summary of public user & expert reviews, compiled by RECATOOLS.
Notable facts
- Kling can generate 2-minute videos — 6x longer than Runway's maximum — making it the longest-duration commercial AI video generator available.
- Kuaishou's platform has over 400 million daily active users in China, giving it a massive distribution network for testing and deploying AI video technology.
- Kling's physics simulation correctly models complex fluid dynamics — water splashing, smoke dispersing — that defeats most other AI video models.
Frequently asked questions
About this listing
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