Kling 3.0 vs Veo 3.1 vs Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 2.0: Which AI Video Model to Use
VideoPudding TeamA practical comparison of the five video models on VideoPudding: what each one is good at, how long its clips are, and what each clip costs.
Every major AI video model is good at something different. Most creators end up using two or three of them depending on the shot. This guide covers the five models you can pick on VideoPudding, so you know which one to start with.
The short version
| Model | Best for | Clip length | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kling 3.0 Standard | Everyday clips with sharp detail | 5s or 10s | 120 / 240 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro | Hero shots where detail and light matter | 5s or 10s | 160 / 320 |
| Hailuo 2.3 | Lively motion on a budget | 6s or 10s | 60 / 100 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Complex action and camera moves | 5s or 10s | 280 / 560 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | Clips that need sound or speech | 8s | 280 |
Credits are shown before you press Generate, and a failed clip gives every credit back.
Kling 3.0 Standard
Our default, and the safest first choice. Kling keeps faces and objects stable from frame to frame and handles slow, cinematic camera moves well. Use it for product shots, b-roll, and most image-to-video jobs.
Kling 3.0 Pro
The same model family with more detail and better lighting. Reach for Pro when the clip is the centerpiece: the opening shot of an ad, or a portrait you want to look its best.
Hailuo 2.3
The cheapest model on the list, with energetic, expressive motion. It is a great fit for dancing, gestures and playful scenes, and it powers our AI Dance and Old Photo Revival effects. Fine detail can be a little softer than Kling.
Seedance 2.0 Fast
ByteDance's model handles complicated action well: several people moving at once, fast camera moves, sports. It costs more, so try your idea on Hailuo or Kling first and switch when they can't keep up.
Veo 3.1 Fast
Google's model is the only one here that creates sound with the picture: ambience, effects and short lines of speech. Pick it when the clip needs to work with the sound on. Clips are a fixed 8 seconds.
Prompt tips that work on every model
- Describe the subject, the action and the camera in that order: "A red fox walks through fresh snow, camera tracks low beside it."
- One main action per clip. Long lists of events tend to get skipped or blended.
- Name the style or lens when it matters: "35mm film", "macro", "drone shot".
- For image-to-video, describe only the motion. The photo already sets the look.
Ready to try? Start with text to video or image to video, or skip the prompt entirely with a one-tap effect.