Comparison · Video

Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0

Veo 3.1 is Google’s video model, Kling 3.0 is Kuaishou’s. Both make clips from text or from a photo, with sound, and both run in the AstraGPT video studio. The main differences are resolution, the length of one clip, reference photos and price.

Open the video studio

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Examples

Alpine meadow at sunriseModel: Veo 3.1 Fastno soundPrompt: Slow forward dolly shot across a sunlit alpine meadow at sunrise, wildflowers sway in a light breeze, a small wooden hut stands in the distance, morning mist lifts off the valley below, birdsong and soft wind, lifelike, true-to-life colors.
Tulip fieldsModel: Kling 3.0 Standardno soundPrompt: Cinemagraph: tulips sway gently in a spring breeze, the windmill sails turn slowly, soft clouds drift, static camera, calm, true-to-life
Fox in a birch forestModel: Veo 3.1 Liteno soundPrompt: A red fox trots through fresh snow in a quiet birch forest, snowflakes drift down, soft morning light, telephoto lens, the camera pans gently to follow, true-to-life, no text
Sunny rainModel: Kling 3.0 Standardno soundPrompt: The woman with a clear umbrella walks down the sunny Lisbon street in a light spring shower, raindrops sparkle, a yellow tram passes behind her, the camera follows her smoothly, true-to-life

Comparison

Veo 3.1Kling 3.0 Pro
Modesfrom text, from a photofrom text, from a photo
Length4–8 s3–15 s
Resolution720p, 1080p, 4K720p
Aspect ratios16:9, 9:1616:9, 9:16, 1:1
Soundyesyes
First and last frameyesyes
Reference images3no
Video referencenono
Pricesfrom 20 credits per second of videofrom 12 credits per second of video

Prices

Veo 3.1 · per second of video
ResolutionSound: yesSound: no
720p40 credits20 credits
1080p40 credits20 credits
4K60 credits40 credits
Veo 3.1 Fast · per second of video
ResolutionSound: yesSound: no
720p10 credits8 credits
1080p12 credits10 credits
4K30 credits25 credits
Veo 3.1 Lite · per second of video
ResolutionSound: yesSound: no
720p5 credits3 credits
1080p8 credits5 credits
Kling 3.0 Standard · per second of video
ResolutionSound: yesSound: no
720p13 credits9 credits
Kling 3.0 Pro · per second of video
ResolutionSound: yesSound: no
720p17 credits12 credits

Prices are in credits. The total for a generation shows on the button before you start.

Prices and capabilities checked against the studio catalog on October 7, 2026

How to start

  1. Press Open the video studio and log in with Telegram.
  2. Pick Veo 3.1 (or Fast, or Lite) or Kling 3.0 and describe the scene.
  3. Set the resolution, length and sound, check the price on the button and start.

Resolution

Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast render at 720p, 1080p, 4K; Veo 3.1 Lite at 720p, 1080p; Kling 3.0 Pro and Standard at 720p. If the clip is going on a big screen or will be cropped in editing, take Veo.

Clip length

Kling 3.0 makes 3–15 s per run, Veo 3.1 makes 4–8 s. A long scene in Veo is built from several clips: you set the last frame of a finished clip as the first frame of the next one yourself.

Frames and reference photos

Both models take a first and last frame. Veo 3.1 and Fast also take up to 3 reference photos — you mention them in the prompt as @Image 1. Kling 3.0 and Veo 3.1 Lite don’t take references.

Price

The cheapest option in each family is Veo 3.1 Lite (from 3 credits per second of video) and Kling 3.0 Standard (from 9 credits per second of video). The full Veo 3.1 costs from 20 credits per second of video, and the price goes up with resolution and sound. All options are in the table below.

Which one to pick

  • A draft of the scene — Veo 3.1 Lite or Kling 3.0 Standard at 720p.
  • A final clip at 1080p or 4K — Veo 3.1 or Veo 3.1 Fast.
  • A long single take — Kling 3.0.
  • A scene built from several photos of a character — Veo 3.1 or Fast with reference photos.

FAQ

Which is better, Veo 3 or Kling?
It depends on what matters more. Veo 3.1 goes up to 4K and takes reference photos; Kling 3.0 makes a longer clip per run. Both models are in one studio, so you can compare them on your own prompt.
Which model has 4K?
Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast. Kling 3.0 renders at 720p.
Where is it cheaper to try?
In Veo 3.1 Lite (from 3 credits per second of video) or in Kling 3.0 Standard (from 9 credits per second of video). Both cost less without sound.
Do I need a Google account or a Kling subscription?
No. Both models work in the AstraGPT studio: you log in with Telegram, generations are paid with credits, and credits with Telegram Stars or crypto.