Quick answer: Kling AI has a free plan and four paid plans, from $6.99 for your first month of Standard (then $8.80 a month) up to $159.99 a month for Ultra. Each plan gives you a set number of credits, and every video uses some of them.
If you don't want a subscription, Fiddl.art offers Kling 4.0 pay per clip at 80 points per second. A 5-second video costs 400 points, which is $4.00 at the standard rate, and you only pay when you create.
Kling AI subscription plans
Kling's paid plans are monthly subscriptions. The first month is discounted for new subscribers only, then the price goes up at renewal.
| Plan | First month | Renewal per month | Credits per month | 720p videos per month (Kling's estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Free | Limited free credits | Not listed |
| Standard | $6.99 | $8.80 | 660 | about 33 |
| Pro | $25.99 | $32.56 | 3,000 | about 150 |
| Premier | $64.99 | $80.96 | 8,000 | about 400 |
| Ultra | $127.99 | $159.99 | 26,000 | about 1,300 |
Source: Kling's credit cost guide, 28 Jul 2026. Kling changes its prices often, so check the live page before you subscribe.
Paid plans remove the watermark and add faster generation. The higher the plan, the less each credit costs.
What a Kling clip really costs
The plan price tells you how many credits you get, not how many videos. Each clip uses credits based on four things:
- Model: newer models like Kling 3.0 use more credits than older ones.
- Length: a 10-second clip costs about twice a 5-second one.
- Resolution: 1080p and 4K cost more than 720p. Kling's guide lists 4K on Kling 3.0 at 30 credits per second, so a 5-second 4K clip uses 150 credits.
- Audio: clips with generated sound cost more than silent ones. On API platforms like fal, Kling 2.6 costs twice as much per second with audio on.
Two hidden costs catch people out. Most clips need a few tries to get right, and each try uses credits. And a subscription keeps charging you every month, even in months you make nothing.
Kling's own estimate gives a feel for it: Standard's 660 credits make about 33 short 720p videos. At 1080p, with audio, or with several tries per clip, you'll get far fewer.
Use Kling without a subscription on Fiddl.art
Fiddl.art lets you use Kling pay per clip. You buy points once and spend them only when you make something. There's no monthly plan to cancel.
| Clip length | Kling 4.0 on Fiddl.art | At the standard rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 seconds (shortest) | 240 points | $2.40 |
| 5 seconds | 400 points | $4.00 |
| 10 seconds | 800 points | $8.00 |
| 30 seconds (longest) | 2,400 points | $24.00 |
Kling 4.0 on Fiddl.art makes 720p clips from a text prompt or a starting image, with an optional ending frame and up to 2 reference images. It supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 and 21:9. Sound is handled by the model, with no separate audio charge.
Dollar prices use the standard rate of $10 per 1,000 points. Bigger packs cost less per point, down to $7 per 1,000 with the $280 pack, which brings a 5-second clip to $2.80. Your first purchase also gets 20% off, and points never expire. See all packs on the pricing page.
Tip to save points: test your prompt at 3 to 5 seconds first. Once the motion looks right, run the longer version once.
What Fiddl.art's version doesn't do: it outputs 720p and has no video editing. If you need 1080p, 4K or Kling's editing tools, those are on Kling's own site.
Kling subscription or pay per clip?
It comes down to how often you make videos and which model you need.
| If you... | Best fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Make a few clips now and then | Pay per clip on Fiddl.art | No monthly fee. Three 5-second Kling 4.0 clips cost 1,200 points ($12), and nothing is charged in months you don't create |
| Want to try other video models too | Pay per clip on Fiddl.art | The same points work on Kling 4.0, Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5 and other models |
| Make dozens of clips every week | Kling Pro or Premier | Higher plans bring the cost per credit down |
| Need 1080p, 4K or video editing | Kling's own site | Fiddl.art's Kling 4.0 is 720p, with no editing tools |
FAQ
Is Kling AI free?
Kling has a free Basic plan with a limited number of credits. For more credits and faster generation, you need a paid plan from $6.99 for the first month.
How much does a 5-second Kling video cost?
On Kling's site it depends on your plan, the model, resolution and audio, and Kling hasn't published Kling 4.0 credit rates yet. On Fiddl.art, a 5-second Kling 4.0 clip costs 400 points ($4.00 at the standard rate), with no subscription.
Can I use Kling without a subscription?
Yes. Fiddl.art offers Kling 4.0 pay per clip. You buy points once, from $10, and use them whenever you want.
Does Kling cost more with audio?
On Kling's own plans, clips with generated sound use more credits than silent ones. On Fiddl.art, Kling 4.0 handles sound itself, with no separate audio toggle or charge. The price always shows before you generate.
Is Kling 4.0 on Fiddl.art?
Yes. Fiddl.art offers Kling 4.0 at 720p, with clips from 3 to 30 seconds, from a text prompt or a starting image.
Do Fiddl.art points expire?
No. Points from one-time packs don't expire, so you can buy once and use them whenever you want.
Try Kling pay per clip
Make your first Kling 4.0 video from 240 points, with no subscription.
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Sources
- Kling AI credit cost guide (Kling, 28 Jul 2026): plan prices, credits, 4K rate
- Kling 2.6 on fal: audio vs silent per-second price
- Kling 4.0 and pricing on Fiddl.art, checked 10 Nov 2026
