Kling AI vs Runway: 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
From 5 to 110 seconds a month, Kling AI costs less. From 111 to 125 seconds a month, Runway costs less. From 126 to 1,333 seconds a month, Kling AI costs less. From 1,334 to 1,900 seconds a month, Runway costs less. From 1,901 to 6,000 seconds a month, Kling AI costs less.
Kling AI is counted at 6 credits per second (VIDEO 3.0, 720p, no audio). Runway is counted at 5 credits per second (Gen-4 Turbo).
| Each month | Kling AI | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $8.80Standard | $15Standard |
| 300 seconds | $32.56Pro | $35Pro |
| 900 seconds | $80.96Premier | $95Max |
| 1,800 seconds | $181.99Premier (18,000 credits) | $95Max |
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AI-generated video, higher-end models
From 5 to 666 seconds a month, Kling AI costs less. From 667 to 791 seconds a month, Runway costs less. From 792 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). Runway is counted at 12 credits per second (Gen-4.5).
| Each month | Kling AI | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| 60 seconds | $32.56Pro | $35Pro |
| 300 seconds | $80.96Premier | $95Max |
| 900 seconds | $181.99Premier (18,000 credits) | No monthly plan covers this |
| 1,800 seconds | $283.99Premier (28,000 credits) | No monthly plan covers this |
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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.