Model comparison · Kuaishou vs Google DeepMind
Kling vs Veo 3.1: which video model should you use?
Kling and Veo are two of the most compared video models. The choice usually comes down to which one offers the modes, resolutions and audio your shot needs right now — the live table below answers that.
Kling at a glance
Kling is the video model family from Kuaishou. On MotionLab you can run the current Kling versions from text or from a start image, compare them with other video models on the same page, and keep every take in one library.
| Variant | Modes | Duration | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Audio / end frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 4.0 Keyframes | Image to video | 3–30s | 720p · 1080p | auto · 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 21:9 | Native audio · End frame |
| Kling 4.0 References | Reference to video | 3–30s | 720p · 1080p | auto · 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 21:9 | Native audio · No end frame |
| Kling V3 Pro | Image to video · Text to video | 3–15s | 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Kling V3 4K | Image to video · Text to video | 3–15s | 4K | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Kling Video V3 Turbo Standard | Text to video · Image to video | 3–15s | 720p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · No end frame |
| Kling Video V3 Turbo Pro | Text to video · Image to video | 3–15s | 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · No end frame |
| Kling Video V3 Standard (Motion Control) | Motion control | 1–30s | 720p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · No end frame |
| Kling Video V3 Pro (Motion Control) | Motion control | 1–30s | 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · No end frame |
Veo 3.1 at a glance
Veo is Google DeepMind's video generation model. MotionLab runs the Veo 3.1 variants that are enabled below, including first-and-last-frame generation where available, so you can direct where a shot starts and where it lands.
| Variant | Modes | Duration | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Audio / end frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Veo 3.1 Lite | Image to video · Text to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Google Veo 3.1 Fast | Image to video · Text to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Veo 3.1 | Text to video · Image to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · No end frame |
| Veo 3.1 First Last Frame To Video | Image to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
Kling vs Veo 3.1 price at matched settings
US dollar equivalents use the Pro credit pack. Competitor prices link to their source and show when they were checked.
1 models · 1 options with savings against at least one provider, based on the Pro credit pack. Select a model to see its comparable options.
| Model / settings | MotionLab · Pro | Higgsfield · USD | fal.ai · same settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.3755 | $1.5680 | $1.2000 |
When to choose Kling
- Character and people shots where you want readable motion and expressions.
- Image-to-video from an approved still, so composition and styling stay locked.
- Higher-resolution deliverables when the 4K variant is available for your settings.
- Short product, fashion and lifestyle clips cut into social edits.
When to choose Veo 3.1
- Shots that need generated sound alongside the picture, when audio is supported for your variant.
- First/last-frame transitions: give a start and an end image and let the model bridge them.
- Quick concept passes with a lighter variant before committing credits to the final take.
- Dialogue-free scene beats, establishing shots and cinematic inserts.
How to run a fair comparison
- Use the same prompt, the same start image and the same aspect ratio on both models.
- Match duration and resolution where both models support them; the tables above show the overlap.
- Generate two or three takes per model. One take of each says more about luck than about the model.
- Judge at full size on the screen it is made for: motion quality, subject stability, prompt adherence and artefacts.
- Compare cost per usable take, not cost per generation.
Related comparisons
Kling vs Veo 3.1 questions
Is Kling or Veo 3.1 better?
It depends on the shot. Compare the modes and settings in the table above, then run the same prompt and start image through both on MotionLab and judge the results side by side. Both use the same credit balance.
Can I use Kling and Veo 3.1 with one account?
Yes. Both are available from the same MotionLab model picker while they are enabled, and every result lands in one library.
Which is cheaper, Kling or Veo 3.1?
The credit cost depends on the variant and settings you choose and is shown before you generate. The price table on this page compares matched settings.