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Alibaba's reference machine against Kuaishou's camera. One runs to 30 seconds.
Both on starter and up. One plan, one pool of credits.
The short answer
Pick Kling 3.0 for cinematic shots built from a prompt or from start and end frames, for automatic multi-shot, and for 1080p with sound at 140 credits per 5 seconds against Wan's 167. Pick Wan 3.0 when the shot is built from references: up to nine images, five clips and five audio tracks, for clips up to 30 seconds, for editing or recasting footage you already have, and for the cheapest drafts on APImage at 42 credits per 5 seconds at 480p. Both run on the same plan.
| Spec | Wan 3.0 | Kling 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Kuaishou |
| Length | 2 to 30 seconds | 3 to 15 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | Auto, 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| References | 9 images, 5 clips, 5 audio tracks | None |
| Start and end frames | No | Yes |
| Multi-shot | No | Automatic cuts inside a clip |
| Edit and recast footage | Yes | No |
| Native audio | On or off, same price | On or off |
| 5s at 720p, with sound | 84 credits | 140 credits |
| 5s at 1080p, with sound | 167 credits | 140 credits |
Prices in APImage credits, quoted from the app on 23 Oct 2026. A tick marks the edge; rows without one simply differ.
Wan 3.02:1Kling 3.0
References
Wan 3.0Wan 3.0 takes images, clips and audio, called from the prompt as @img1, @Video1 and @Audio1. Kling 3.0 works from the prompt and frames.
Length
Wan 3.0Wan 3.0 renders up to 30 seconds per generation, twice Kling 3.0's 15.
Directed shots
Kling 3.0Kling 3.0 pins the first and last frame and can cut between angles inside a clip. Wan has neither.
Price
TieWan 3.0 is cheaper at 480p and 720p, at 42 and 84 credits per 5 seconds. Kling 3.0 is cheaper at 1080p with sound, at 140 against 167.
Alibaba
Pick Wan 3.0 if
- The shot is built from your images, clips or music.
- It runs longer than 15 seconds.
- You want to edit or recast footage you already have.
- You want the cheapest drafts.
Kuaishou
Pick Kling 3.0 if
- You want to set the first and last frame.
- The scene should cut between angles automatically.
- The deliverable is 1080p with sound.
Run both.
Wan 3.0 and Kling 3.0 sit in the same APImage studio and draw on the same credits. Switching between them is a dropdown, not a second subscription.
- 1
Draft long, reference-led sequences on Wan 3.0 at 480p for 42 credits per 5 seconds.
- 2
Shoot the directed moments on Kling 3.0 with start and end frames at 1080p.
- 3
Recast or edit any clip in the cut with Wan 3.0. One plan covers both.
Is Wan 3.0 better than Kling 3.0?
For reference-led shots, long clips and editing footage, yes. Kling 3.0 is better for directed shots with start and end frames, multi-shot scenes, and 1080p with sound for less.
Which is cheaper?
Wan 3.0 at 480p and 720p (42 and 84 credits per 5 seconds). Kling 3.0 at 1080p with sound (140 against 167).
Which makes longer clips?
Wan 3.0, up to 30 seconds. Kling 3.0 makes up to 15.
Can I use both on APImage?
Yes. Both are in the video studio on Starter and up, from the same credits.
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