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Kling 4.0 vs Kling 2.1: specs and price

Kling 4.0 — maximum duration: 30 s; input photos: up to 8.

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When to choose Kling 4.0 and when Kling 2.1

Kling 4.0

  • Maximum duration: 30 s vs 10 s for Kling 2.1
  • Generation modes: from text / from first and last frames / from references vs from text / from first and last frames for Kling 2.1
  • Input photos: up to 8 vs No for Kling 2.1
  • Input videos: up to 5 vs No for Kling 2.1

Kling 2.1

  • The table shows no measurable edge for Kling 2.1: judge it by the result on your own scene.

Key differences

Kling 4.0: A clip of up to 30 seconds from text and references or from a chain of keyframes: named characters, voice samples and exact frames.
Kling 2.1: Turn a photo into a short moving shot, or start from text with Master.

Specifications

SpecKling 4.0Kling 2.1
Model variantsReference / KeyframesStandard / Pro / Master
Generation modesfrom text / from first and last frames / from referencesfrom text / from first and last frames
First frameYesYes
Last frameYesYes
Input photosup to 8No
Input videosup to 5No
Input audio filesup to 3No
Input video length2–30 sNo
Minimum duration3 s5 s
Maximum duration30 s10 s
Resolutions720p / 1080pNo separate selector
Aspect ratios9:16 / 16:9 / 1:1 / auto / 21:99:16 / 16:9 / 1:1
Prompt limit8,000 characters5,000 characters
Price (different settings)101 coins · 5 s · 720p112 coins · 5 s · No separate selector

There is no shared resolution for a direct price comparison, so each price includes its setting and is not highlighted as cheaper.

What to compare visually

For a fair A/B test, use the same scene and, where both modes allow it, the same first frame. Inspect motion continuity, character and object consistency, physics and contacts, camera behavior, temporal deformation, in-clip cuts and audio synchronization.

What to inspect with Kling 4.0

A clip of up to 30 seconds from text and references or from a chain of keyframes: named characters, voice samples and exact frames.

What to inspect with Kling 2.1

Turn a photo into a short moving shot, or start from text with Master.

How to run a fair comparison

Sources

Prices, availability and specifications come from the Mixer AI catalog. This is not an independent test: try both models on the same task before choosing.

What we compare

FAQ

Which is cheaper: Kling 4.0 or Kling 2.1?

Kling 4.0: 101 coins · 5 s · 720p. Kling 2.1: 112 coins · 5 s · No separate selector. The models use different settings, so a direct price comparison would be misleading: compare for the mode you need.

How does Kling 4.0 differ from Kling 2.1?

Kling 4.0 — maximum duration: 30 s; input photos: up to 8; input videos: up to 5.

How should I compare Kling 4.0 and Kling 2.1 fairly?

Fix the scene, first frame, duration and resolution. Watch the motion across the whole clip and listen to the sound separately. Price the finished clip, not one second.

Are both models available in Mixer AI?

Yes. Both models are in the Mixer AI video catalog; the launch button on the page opens Canvas on a computer and the Studio on a phone. The page exists only for models in the current catalog.

Which model is better?

There is no single winner. First rule out the model that lacks the duration, first or last frame, sound or resolution you need, then compare clips on your own scene. The table highlights only measurable differences.

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