Veo 3.1 vs Kling 2.6 Pro
Google’s flagship against Kling’s Pro tier. The headline difference is money: Veo 3.1 costs $0.40 per second with native audio on by default, while Kling 2.6 Pro costs $0.07 per second with audio available but off by default in Made.
Both models run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate with 0% markup, so the prices below are what you actually pay — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Veo 3.1 | Kling 2.6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.40 / second | $0.07 / second |
| Typical generation | $1.60 | $0.35 |
| Resolution | Provider-managed | Provider-managed |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| Clip length | 4, 8 seconds | 5, 10 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | Available, off by default in Made |
| End-frame guidance | Yes | Yes |
| Image input | Optional, 1 image | Optional, 1 image |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Veo 3.1 when…
- You want sound generated with the picture, on by default — an 8-second Veo clip with audio is $3.20.
- You want both start- and end-frame guidance in one clip.
Choose Kling 2.6 Pro when…
- Budget: a 10-second Kling clip is $0.70 — the same money buys under 2 seconds of Veo.
- You need 10-second clips; Veo 3.1 offers 4 or 8 seconds.
The verdict
Kling 2.6 Pro is the volume workhorse at under a fifth of the per-second price. Veo 3.1 earns its premium when native audio and end-frame control matter.
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the better result — at these prices the experiment costs pennies.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Veo 3.1 or Kling 2.6 Pro?
- Kling 2.6 Pro. A typical generation costs $0.35 versus $1.60 for Veo 3.1. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Veo 3.1 and Kling 2.6 Pro in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay the provider’s wholesale rate for each, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Are these prices marked up?
- No. The rates on this page are the list prices our providers charge, passed through at cost. Failed generations are refunded automatically and your balance never expires.
Every model's wholesale rate is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.