Kling AI vs Luma: which costs less?
The answer depends on how much you make. We priced both at the same monthly volumes, using each tool’s own published plans and credit rates.
AI-generated video, cheapest models
Kling AI is the cheaper one at 60% of the volumes where they differ, but the lead changes hands 5 times between 5 and 6,000 seconds a month, because both sell their allowance in steps. Check the table for your volume, or use the calculator for an exact figure.
Kling AI is counted at 6 credits per second (VIDEO 3.0, 720p, no audio). Luma is counted at 20 credits per second (Ray3.2, 720p).
| Each month | Kling AI | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $8.80Standard | $30Plus |
| 300 seconds | $32.56Pro | $30Plus |
| 900 seconds | $80.96Premier | $90Pro |
| 1,800 seconds | $181.99Premier (18,000 credits) | $90Pro |
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AI-generated video, higher-end models
From 5 to 55 seconds a month, Kling AI costs less. From 56 to 125 seconds a month, Luma costs less. From 126 to 4,750 seconds a month, Kling AI costs less. From 4,751 to 6,000 seconds a month, neither has a self-serve monthly plan that covers it.
Kling AI is counted at 12 credits per second (VIDEO 3.0, 1080p, native audio). Luma is counted at 80 credits per second (Ray3.2, 1080p).
| Each month | Kling AI | Luma |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $32.56Pro | $30Plus |
| 300 seconds | $80.96Premier | $90Pro |
| 900 seconds | $181.99Premier (18,000 credits) | $300Ultra |
| 1,800 seconds | $283.99Premier (28,000 credits) | $300Ultra |
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More on each tool
Both checked against their own pricing pages on or after 14 November 2026. This page compares price only, not quality.