Kling AI
Generate videos up to 2 minutes long from text or images — free tier included.
Quick Specs
| Developer | Kuaishou Technology |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China |
| Category | Video |
| Pricing | Freemium |
| Free Tier | 66 credits/day (~3 videos) |
| Auth Method | Email or Google account |
| API Available | ❌ No |
| Format | MP4, up to 1080p |
| China Access | ✅ Works in China |
| Last checked | July 2026 |
What Is Kling AI?
Kling AI is the video generation model from Kuaishou, the Chinese short-video company (owner of Kwai). Launched globally in 2024, Kling has rapidly become one of the strongest video AI tools available — and crucially, it works inside China, making it one of the few frontier video tools accessible without a VPN.
The headline capability is clip length: Kling supports video generation up to 120 seconds — four times longer than Sora's 20-second maximum. Quality at this length is impressive, though motion consistency degrades noticeably past 30 seconds. The free tier gives 66 credits per day (each generation costs 10 credits, so ~6–7 short videos daily).
Kling 1.6 (the 2026 model) has improved significantly on hand rendering, face consistency, and prompt adherence compared to earlier versions. At the paid tier ($7.50/month for 660 credits), it is the most cost-efficient video AI for creators who need volume.
Key Features
Kling AI Pricing (2026)
Free
Free- ✓ 66 credits/day
- ✓ Up to 5 sec standard
- ✓ 720p
Best for: Casual use, testing
Standard
$7.50/mo- ✓ 660 credits/mo
- ✓ Up to 10 sec
- ✓ 1080p
- ✓ Priority queue
Best for: Regular creators
Pro
$27/mo- ✓ 3,000 credits/mo
- ✓ Up to 120 sec
- ✓ 1080p
- ✓ Motion brush
Best for: Professional video production
Kling AI: Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- ✓120-second clip support
- ✓Works in China
- ✓Best free tier in video AI
- ✓Most cost-efficient at scale
− Cons
- ✗Motion consistency drops in long clips
- ✗No commercial API
- ✗English UI quality varies
- ✗Less cinematic than Sora
Best Use Cases for Kling AI
Long-form social content
Create 60–120 second clips for YouTube Shorts and TikTok without manual editing.
China market content
The only frontier video AI that works inside China without VPN.
High-volume generation
Free tier allows dozens of videos per day for rapid prototyping.
How to Get Started with Kling AI
- 1
Go to klingai.com
- 2
Create a free account with email or Google
- 3
Click 'AI Video' in the navigation
- 4
Enter your text prompt and set duration
- 5
Click Generate — free credits refresh daily
✅ Works in China: Kling AI in China
Kling AI is accessible from mainland China without a VPN.