Kling AI does not charge per video. It is billed per credit. And how many credits a video costs depends on what you choose – the mode, length, resolution and whether you add audio.
This confuses a lot of people. In Kling’s marketing, the standard plan says “660 credits = 33 videos”. That’s a best-case number. Your actual performance will be lower. Sometimes much lower.
This guide will show you exactly how credits work, what each type of video costs, and how you can continue to build your credits. Let’s do the math.
Kling AI Pricing 2026: How does the credit system work?
Every Kling AI action costs credits. Depending on your plan, you will receive a fixed number of credits. Free users receive 66 credits per day, which cannot be renewed. Paid users receive a monthly pool of 660 to 26,000 credits, depending on their level.
Here is the current plan structure:
| Plan | Monthly credits | Monthly price | Cost per 100 credits |
| Easy (free) | 66/day | $0 | Free (limited) |
| standard | 660 | $6.99 | $1.06 |
| professional | 3,000 | $25.99 | $0.87 |
| premier | 8,000 | $64.99 | $0.81 |
| Ultra | 26,000 | $127.99 | $0.49 |
The more credits you buy, the cheaper each credit becomes. Ultra users pay less than half per balance compared to Standard users. This is the quantity discount at work.
How much does each type of video actually cost?
In Kling AI, not all videos are the same. Here is the breakdown of credits by video type based on Kling 2.6 settings:
| Video type | 5 second cost | 10 second cost |
| Standard mode (720p, no audio) | 10 credits | 20 credits |
| Professional mode (1080p, no audio) | 35 credits | 70 credits |
| Sound 2.6 with Native Audio (standard) | 50 credits | 100 credits |
| Kling 2.6 with Native Audio (Professional) | ~100 credits | ~200 credits |
Read the last line carefully. A single 10-second video in Pro mode with native sound costs 200 credits. With the Standard plan (660 credits), this means you can only create 3 of these videos per month. Three.
The gap between marketing claims and actual output is enormous.
Actual performance per plan (honest numbers)
Kling advertises the edition based on simple 720p videos with 20 credits each. Here’s what each plan actually offers in the different modes:
1. Standard Plan – 660 credits/month ($6.99)
In basic 720p mode, you get about 33 five-second videos. Switch to professional mode and the number drops to 18. If you add native audio, you’ll be watching 6-12 videos. Factor in failed generations (which still consume credits) and your realistic output is 5-10 high quality videos per month.
2. Pro Plan – 3,000 credits/month ($25.99)
In basic mode you have around 150 videos available. Professional mode delivers around 85. For native audio, you can expect 15-30. After accounting for errors, the realistic output is 12-25 high quality videos with audio.
3. Premier Plan – 8,000 credits/month ($64.99)
Basic mode: ~400 videos. Professional Mode: ~228. With audio: 40-80. Realistic after failures: 35-65 high quality videos.
4. Ultra Plan – 26,000 credits/month ($127.99)
Basic mode: ~1,300 videos. Professional Mode: ~742. With audio: 130-260. Realistic after failures: 110-220 quality videos.
Why do failed generations matter?
This is the part that most pricing guides skip. If a Kling AI generation fails – stuck at 99%, rejected outright, unusable output – you still lose the credits. No refunds. No credit returned.
Users report failure rates of 30-40% on the free tier at peak times. Paid tiers have better success rates thanks to priority processing, but errors still occur. Complex prompts, crowd scenes, and detailed textures are the biggest error triggers.
A safe planning approach: Add a credit buffer of 20% in addition to your estimated consumption. If you think you need 500 credits worth of output, budget for 600.
How to further build your credits?
Every loan counts. Here are practical ways to get more out of your monthly pool.
First start each project in standard mode. Use it to test prompts, composition and timing. Switch to professional mode only for your final rendering. This saves you 25 credits per attempt on 5 second clips.
Keep the topics simple. One person, one action, one camera angle. Crowds, multi-character scenes, and time-lapses increase the error rate. Simpler prompts are successful more often and waste fewer credits.
Use image-to-video for detailed scenes. If you need a specific look – a product shot, a textured background, a portrait – start with an AI-generated image and convert it to video. This gives Kling a cleaner starting point and reduces retakes.
Cut your videos shorter. A 5-second clip costs half as much as a 10-second clip in all modes. If your final edit only requires 3-4 seconds of footage, don’t generate 10.
Avoid native audio unless you need it. Audio multiplies your borrowing costs three to five times. If you’re adding a voiceover or music track in post-production anyway, skip native audio and save yourself the credits.
Real cost per video: The final bill
Here’s what you actually pay per finished video on each plan, assuming it’s Professional mode (which is what you’re using):
| Plan | Costs/month | 5s Prof. Video | 10s Prof. Video | 10s Prof. + Audio |
| standard | $6.99 | $0.39 | $0.78 | $1.17-$2.33 |
| professional | $25.99 | $0.31 | $0.62 | $0.87-$1.73 |
| premier | $64.99 | $0.29 | $0.57 | $0.81-$1.62 |
| Ultra | $127.99 | $0.17 | $0.35 | $0.49-$0.98 |
At the standard level, a professional mode video with audio can cost over $2. At Ultra, the same video costs less than $1. Volume significantly reduces your cost per video.
Image creation: The hidden bargain
Kling AI is not just video. It also generates images. And when it comes to pictures, the credits go the furthest. An image costs approximately 0.2 credits, based on Kling’s estimate of 3,300 images per 660 credits on the standard plan.
This means that the Standard plan’s 660 credits can be used to produce 3,300 images OR 33 basic videos – but not both. If your workflow mixes images and videos, plan your credit allocation carefully. Use images for conception and storyboarding. Save the video credits for the final output.
Annual billing: The credit cost optimizer
You will not receive any additional credit with annual billing. But it significantly reduces your cost per loan.
| Plan | Monthly rate (extension) | Annual rate (per month) | savings | Cost per 100 credits (annually) |
| standard | $8.80 | $6.60 | 25% | $1.00 |
| professional | $32.56 | $24.42 | 25% | $0.81 |
| premier | $80.96 | $60.72 | 25% | $0.76 |
| Ultra | $159.99 | $119.16 | 26% | $0.46 |
With Ultra Annual you only pay $0.46 per 100 credits. This is the absolute best price Kling AI offers. For studios that produce hundreds of videos per month, this price is competitive.
If credits are not enough: Buy additional packages
Each paid plan allows you to purchase additional credit packs on top of your monthly allowance.
Packages remain valid for up to 2-3 months. They are non-refundable. Prices vary – current package prices can be found on the Kling AI membership page.
Credit packs are useful for burst months. If you have a large campaign or a customer deadline that exceeds your plan’s balance, purchasing a package is cheaper than upgrading your entire plan for a month.
Frequently asked questions
How many credits does a Kling AI video cost?
A basic 5-second 720p video costs 10 credits. A 5-second video in professional mode costs 35 credits. A 10-second professional video with native sound costs 100-200 credits. The exact amount depends on your settings.
Why did I run out of credit so quickly?
Most likely because you’re using professional mode (3.5x base cost), creating longer clips (2x for 10 seconds vs. 5 seconds), using native audio (3x to 5x multiplier), or hitting failed generations that use up credits with no output.
Can I get credits back for failed videos?
No. Kling does not refund credits for failed, stuck or unusable generations. Allow a 20% buffer for outages.
What is the cheapest way to use Kling AI?
Use standard mode to test. Switch to professional mode for final renderings only. If possible, skip native audio. Keep clips short. Choose simple compositions over complex scenes. And go annually if you commit to it.
Is the Ultra plan worth it for solo creators?
Rarely. With Ultra you get 26,000 credits per month. Most solo artists use 1,000-5,000. You pay for the capacity you don’t need. Standard or Pro covers most individual workflows.
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Conclusion
Kling AI’s credit system rewards users who understand it and penalizes those who don’t. The advertised video numbers are optimistic. Actual output in professional mode with audio is two to five times lower than marketing numbers suggest.
Know your mode. Know your costs. Budget for outages. And choose the plan that matches your actual monthly performance – not the performance you hope for.
Start with Standard for $6.99. Track your credit usage for a month. Then only upgrade when the numbers show you need more.
