Runway Gen-4.5 vs Kling 3.0
VerdictKling 3.0 is cheaper per 10-second clip: $0.84 vs $1.20 (30% less).
| Runway Gen-4.5 | Kling 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost / 10s video | $1.20 | $0.84 |
| Per second | $0.12/s | $0.084/s |
| Config priced | default | 720p, no audio |
| Notes | API: 12 credits/s at $0.01/credit. App: 12 credits/s; free plan 125 one-time credits | Official API: $0.112/s at 1080p, $0.42/s at 4K; with audio $0.126/s at 720p. Consumer plan prices are after the first-month promo; credits per clip not shown on the plan page |
| Status | Official | Official |
| Verified | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-17 |
| Source | Runway API pricing + runwayml.com/pricing (official) ↗ | Kling API pricing (official) ↗ |
All head-to-head comparisons
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