AI video model comparison
Kling 4.0 vs VEO 3.1 Lite
Kling 4.0 (by Kuaishou) and VEO 3.1 Lite (by Google) are both in the Forgeborn video studio. This page puts their settings, inputs and credit prices side by side, straight from the Forgeborn catalog.
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Side by side
| Setting | Kling 4.0 | VEO 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Kuaishou | |
| Length | 3 to 30 seconds, in 1-second steps | 4, 6 or 8 seconds; 1080p: 8 s only |
| Resolution | 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9 | 9:16, 16:9 |
| Inputs | Text prompt, Up to 10 images, up to 5 videos | Text prompt |
| Frames | Start, end and up to 8 middle frames | No |
| Audio | Always included | Optional (priced separately) |
| Credits per clip | From 9 credits (3 s 720p) | From 3 credits (4 s 720p · Silent) |
| Plans | Basic, Creator and Pro | Basic, Creator and Pro |
Credits are Forgeborn credits; the studio shows the exact cost before every generation. Full price tables are on each model’s page.
Which one fits
- Longer clips: Kling 4.0 goes up to 30 seconds, VEO 3.1 Lite up to 8.
- Middle frames: Kling 4.0 takes frames between the start and the end.
- Reference videos: Kling 4.0 takes up to 5.
- Lower starting price: VEO 3.1 Lite (3 credits vs 9 credits).
- Both run in the same Forgeborn studio with the same credits, so you can try one, then the other, on the same prompt.
See the full details
Kling 4.0VEO 3.1 Lite