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Legacy evaluation · V1

Kling 2.6 vs Veo 3.1

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Kling 2.6 is the better overall choice over Veo 3.1. It has the higher overall score and costs less.

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Our verdict

Kling 2.6 is the better choice

Kling 2.6 has a higher overall score than Veo 3.1. Its biggest lead is in cinematography, and it also costs less.

Kling AI (Kuaishou)

Kling AI (Kuaishou)

Kling 2.6

60.0Overall score
Rank
—
Price per minute
$4.20/min
Google

Google

Veo 3.1

56.0Overall score
Rank
#12
Price per minute
$24.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Kling 2.6

Kling 2.6 leads the overall score by 4.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 leads by 17.8 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Kling 2.6

Kling 2.6 runs $4.20/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.1.

Provider prices can change.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Kling 2.6 wins 7 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapCinematography: Kling 2.6 ahead by 20.3 points.
Closest categoryLogic Consistency: Kling 2.6 ahead by 0.2 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Kling 2.6Veo 3.1
Physics
59.5
55.9
Prompt Adherence
60.8
67.0
Logic Consistency
47.4
47.2
Scene Consistency
67.5
50.6
Cinematography
67.6
47.3
2D Animation
61.3
46.0
3D Animation
45.0
54.0
Human
67.4
61.9
Actor Performance
55.0
40.0
Objects
55.1
61.7
Animals
54.2
68.0
Text Fidelity
21.7
39.5

Side-by-side video tests

Matched outputs, side by side

Each row uses the same evaluation input for both models. The underlying prompt and decision record are reserved for the full report.

Video test 1

Text

Spelling, letter shape, spacing, and whether the words remain stable while the scene moves.

Related category score

Veo 3.1 leads here by 17.8 points.

Matched Text outputs from Kling 2.6 and Veo 3.1
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Kling 2.6
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Video test 2

Physics

Weight, contact, momentum, and whether objects continue to behave consistently from frame to frame.

Related category score

Kling 2.6 leads here by 3.6 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Kling 2.6 and Veo 3.1
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Video test 3

Cinematography

Framing, camera movement, lighting continuity, and whether the visual treatment follows the prompt.

Related category score

Kling 2.6 leads here by 20.3 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Kling 2.6 and Veo 3.1
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Kling 2.6 detailsSee full Veo 3.1 details
CapabilityKling 2.6Veo 3.1
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputNoYes
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes

FAQ

Common questions

Is Kling 2.6 better than Veo 3.1?

Kling 2.6 is better overall and leads the broader mix of quality categories.

Is Kling 2.6 cheaper than Veo 3.1?

Kling 2.6 costs less at $8.40 per minute, compared with $24 for Veo 3.1.

Does Kling 2.6 generate audio?

Yes, Kling 2.6 includes audio output.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3.1 includes audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Kling 2.6 or Veo 3.1?

Kling 2.6 supports longer clips at 10 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Veo 3.1.

Which model scores higher on Anime Animation, Kling 2.6 or Veo 3.1?

Veo 3.1 scores higher for anime.

Which model scores higher on Cinematography, Kling 2.6 or Veo 3.1?

Kling 2.6 scores higher for cinematography.

How are Kling 2.6 and Veo 3.1 compared?

Megaton gives both models the same prompts and compares the resulting videos. Price, audio support, and maximum clip length are also checked.

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Methodology

How we tested Kling 2.6 and Veo 3.1

We score two things separately: how good the video looks to a reviewer, and how reliably the file itself holds up. A model can make great-looking footage and still deliver clips with freezes, bad framing, or unstable motion.

We test every model with v-benchmark v2.0, our benchmark for AI video models — the same prompts, professional reviewers, and automated reliability checks behind every score here.

Reviewer scores
Both models receive the same prompts. Professional reviewers score how well each video follows the prompt and handles motion, composition, people, objects, animals, animation, and on-screen text. Scores use a 0-100 scale.
File reliability
Automated checks review 0 clips for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, unstable motion, distorted geometry, exposure problems, and invalid file properties.
Missing scores
Categories with a score for only one model are shown but excluded from the head-to-head win count. Price and generation speed stay separate because they use different units.
Last updated
Reviewer scores and rankings use results from July 22, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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