Kling AI: Kling 3.0 & 4.0, Price, Prompts and Alternatives
An independent guide to Kuaishou's AI video generator — what it does, what it costs, prompts that work — and where to do a similar video edit without a subscription.
Kling AI is Kuaishou's AI video generator, launched in June 2024. The current public model, Kling 3.0 (February 2026), makes 3–15 second clips at 720p or 1080p from text or images, with start and end frames, element references, multi-shot prompts and native audio dialogue. Kling 4.0 was announced on September 28, 2026; so far only a 4.0 Flash version is in a closed beta for top-tier subscribers. Kling has a free plan and paid plans from $10 a month (660 credits), and a 5-second 1080p clip without audio costs 40 credits. Hold Frame does not run Kling: it offers ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 video edit for one-time prices. People also search for it as kling AI video, kling AI price, kling AI free, kling AI prompts.
Facts checked October 13, 2026 from the sources listed at the end. Hold Frame is not affiliated with Kling AI or Kuaishou.
Kling AI at a glance
| Made by | Kuaishou (China); launched June 2024. |
|---|---|
| Current model | Kling 3.0 (Video 3.0 and 3.0 Omni, February 2026). Kling 4.0 announced September 28, 2026 — only 4.0 Flash in closed beta so far. |
| Modes | Text-to-video, image-to-video, start and end frames, element references (2–4 images), multi-shot. |
| Clip length / quality | 3–15 s per clip, 720p or 1080p (4K at extra credit cost). |
| Audio | Native audio dialogue (Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) since Kling 2.6 / 3.0. |
| Price | Free Basic plan; Standard $10, Pro $37, Premier $92, Ultra $180 per month (660–26,000 credits; first-month discounts). |
| Credit cost (3.0) | 1080p: 8 credits/s without audio, 12 with audio; 720p: 6 / 9. A 5 s 1080p clip = 40 credits. |
| Where to use | kling.ai on the web, the iOS app, the official API and hosts such as fal.ai. |
Kling prompts that work
Copy a prompt, then change the subject and setting. Each one follows the structure in the tips below.
Setting: rainy Tokyo alley at night, neon reflections. Shot 1: wide establishing shot, slow dolly-in. Shot 2: close-up of a courier in a yellow raincoat checking a parcel, shallow depth of field.
One unbroken shot, no cuts. A potter shapes clay on a wheel, warm window light, slow orbit around her hands. At the 4th second water drips into the bowl.
Start frame: the product on a marble table. The camera pushes in slowly, soft studio light, a hand sets a coffee cup beside it. The text on the box stays sharp.
Woman (calm, English, British accent): 'We leave at dawn.' Man (low, hesitant, Spanish): 'Estoy listo.' Medium two-shot, golden-hour kitchen, handheld camera.
Label the shots
Write 'Shot 1', 'Shot 2' and give each one framing and a single camera move.
Setting and light first
Start with place, time of day and lighting; then the action.
Tag every line of dialogue
Pair each line with a character, a tone and a language or accent.
Time the action
Use timestamps ('at the 4th second') and say 'one unbroken shot, no cuts' for a continuous take.
Lock characters with Elements
Bind recurring characters or props with 2–4 reference images; add an end frame when the last shot matters.
Kling vs Seedance (what Hold Frame runs)
| Kling 3.0 | Seedance 2.5 on Hold Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Kuaishou | ByteDance (via Volcengine Ark) |
| Text-to-video / image-to-video | Yes | Not offered on Hold Frame |
| Edit an existing clip (keep the motion, change the look) | Through Kling's Omni models | Yes — the mode Hold Frame runs |
| Clip length | 3–15 s | 5 s of your clip |
| Resolution | 720p / 1080p (4K extra) | 720p |
| Audio | Native audio | No audio |
| Price | Subscription from $10/month (credits) | $6.99 per video, 3 for $19.90 or 5 for $29.90 — one-time, no subscription |
Strengths (per reviewers)
- Realistic motion and physics
- Strong image-to-video fidelity
- Reliable camera moves
- Native audio and multi-shot prompts
Limits (per reviewers)
- Slow queues, longer for free users
- Occasional static clips or scene jumps
- Hand errors and flicker in anime styles
- Monthly credits expire
Do a similar edit on Hold Frame
Hold Frame doesn't run Kling. If what you want is to keep the motion of your own clip and change the character or scene, Hold Frame's video editor runs ByteDance Seedance 2.5 edit mode: upload a 5-second clip and one reference image.
| Model we run | ByteDance Seedance 2.5 video edit (via Volcengine Ark) — not Kling. |
|---|---|
| What you upload | A clip (5 seconds are used) and one reference image for the new look. |
| Output | 720p MP4, about 5 s, no audio, no watermark. |
| Price | $6.99 per video, 3 for $19.90 or 5 for $29.90 — one-time, no subscription. Failed or declined videos are refunded. |
A real Seedance 2.5 edit made on Hold Frame (October 1, 2026). Left: source clip. Right: same motion, new look from one reference image.
FAQ
What is Kling AI?
Kuaishou's AI video generator. It turns text or images into short video clips, with start/end frames, character references, multi-shot prompts and native audio in Kling 3.0.
Is Kling 4.0 out?
Announced on September 28, 2026. As of October 13, 2026 only Kling 4.0 Flash is in a closed beta for Ultra yearly subscribers; the full release was described as expected in October.
Is Kling AI free?
There is a free Basic plan. Free output is reported to carry a watermark and not be licensed for commercial use; paid plans start at $10 a month.
How much does a Kling video cost?
In Kling 3.0, 1080p costs 8 credits per second without audio (12 with audio), so a 5-second 1080p clip is 40 credits. Standard's 660 monthly credits cover about 16 such clips.
Kling vs Seedance — which is better?
Reviewers say Kling gives more predictable prompt-led control, while Seedance handles complex action and many references well. Hold Frame runs Seedance 2.5 edit mode, which keeps your own clip's motion.
Can I use Kling on Hold Frame?
No. Hold Frame isn't affiliated with Kling or Kuaishou and doesn't run Kling models.