VeoBest inside Google tools
Veo 3.1 makes 8-second clips at 720p, 1080p or 4K with native audio, in the Gemini app, Flow, YouTube Shorts, Vids and the API.
Read the review →KlingLonger clips
Kling 3.0 makes clips up to 15 seconds with native multilingual audio. Kling 4.0 Flash is in early access.
Read the review →SeedanceBest for references
Seedance 2.0 takes text, image, audio and video inputs together and generates 4 to 15 second clips with sound.
Read the review →MiniMax HailuoBest for 2K ads
MiniMax H3 generates video with native stereo sound, up to 15 seconds at 2K, aimed at ads and branding.
Read the review →RunwayBest for editing footage
Gen-4.5 for new clips and Aleph 2.0 for editing existing video up to 30 seconds at 1080p.
Read the review →FluxLongest clips
FLUX 3 Video (preview) makes clips up to 20 seconds with synchronized audio and 2K or 4K output through the API.
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AI video moved fast in 2026. This page lists the main options with each maker’s own numbers, last checked October 7, 2026.
What changed
- OpenAI closed the Sora app and website on April 26 and removed the Sora 2 models from its API on September 24. See the news.
- Kling announced version 3.0 in February and opened Kling 4.0 Flash to early-access users on September 28.
- MiniMax released H3 on July 31 and Black Forest Labs added FLUX 3 Video as a preview on August 4.
How we choose
We compare clip length, resolution, audio, inputs and where each tool is available, using the makers’ own pages, then test with real prompts. Quality is subjective, so test your own shot before committing.
Compare
Read Veo vs Kling and see the AI model tracker for sources.