⚠️ Sora 2 was shut down on April 26, 2026. Kling 3.0 is the only actively developed option. We break down Kling's subscription tiers so you can choose the right plan for your budget.
OpenAI shut down Sora 2 on April 26, 2026. The pricing shown below is for historical reference only.
| Plan | Monthly Videos | Price | Max Duration | Max Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus (Sora) | 50 | $20/month | 20 seconds | 1080p |
| Pro (Sora) | 200 | $50/month | 30 seconds | 1080p |
| Studio (Sora) | 500 | $120/month | 60 seconds | 1080p |
Note: Despite some industry rumors, Sora 2's pricing never changed to $35/month. The ChatGPT Plus plan remained at $20/month until shutdown.
The real cost comparison depends on what kind of videos you're creating and how many you need per month.
per video (1 credit at $10/660, Standard mode)
per second (Pro mode with audio on)
per video (12 credits at $10/660)
per video ($20/month ÷ 50 videos, if fully used)
Light users (under 20 videos/month): Kling Standard at $10/month is significantly cheaper than what Sora's $20/month was.
Medium users (40-60 videos/month): Kling Standard still offers better value. The $10/month gives roughly 110 standard videos vs Sora's 50 for $20.
Heavy users (100+ videos/month): Kling Pro at $37/month or Premier at $92/month offers the best value at scale. The Pro plan includes 3,000 credits/month.
Key insight: Kling 3.0 is now the only active option, and its subscription + credit system is 2-4x more affordable than Sora 2 ever was. Annual plans save an additional 34%.
Pricing sourced from official Kling AI international site (kling.ai, USD). Updated June 2026.
| Tier | Price/Month | Annual (Effective/Mo) | Credits/Month | Est. Standard Videos | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | ~1,980* | ~30 (daily limit) | First-time testing |
| Standard | $10 | $6.60 | 660 | ~110 | Hobbyists, occasional use |
| Pro | $37 | $24.42 | 3,000 | ~500 | Regular creators, small teams |
| Premier | $92 | $60.72 | 8,000 | ~1,333 | Professional creators, agencies |
| Ultra | $180 | N/A | 16,000 | ~2,666 | High-volume production teams |
*Free tier: 66 daily credits, expire in 24 hours
| Mode | Relative Cost | Speed | Quality | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1x (baseline) | Fastest | Good | Basic |
| Pro | ~3-5x | Moderate | Very good | Enhanced |
| Master | ~8-15x | Slowest | Best available | Full quality |
For developers building applications on top of Kling 3.0, separate API resource packages are available.
| Resource Package | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Starter API | $9.80 | Testing and prototyping |
| Creator API | $28.00 | Regular API usage |
| Professional API | $78.00 | Production workloads |
See how the costs stack up for different usage patterns with Kling 3.0.
| Usage Scenario | Kling 3.0 Plan | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Experimenting / Hobbyist ~10 short videos/month |
Free tier | $0 |
| Social Media Creator ~50 short videos/month |
Standard | $10 |
| Content Creator ~200 mixed videos/month |
Pro | $37 |
| Agency / Heavy Production ~500+ videos/month |
Premier or Ultra | $92 - $180 |
| Developer (API Usage) Programmatic generation |
API Package | $9.80+ |
Kling 3.0 is now the only active AI video generator from this comparison — and it offers excellent value. Its subscription + credit system is flexible, annual plans save money, and the range of tiers (Free through Ultra) means there's a plan for every budget.
For most users, Kling Standard at $10/month is the sweet spot. You get 660 credits, enough for ~110 standard videos or 55 high-quality 1080p clips. If you need more, Pro at $37/month gives you 3,000 credits with access to higher quality modes.
Power user tip: Combine Kling Standard ($10/mo) with the API ($9.80+) for automated workflows. Total: ~$20/month for comprehensive AI video generation and API access.
Former Sora users: Kling's Standard plan is half the price of what Sora's Basic plan cost, and offers more videos per month. The Pro plan delivers more features than Sora's Studio tier at a fraction of the cost.