SkyReels V4 vs Seedance 2.0 vs Kling 3.0: Comparison
Six months after launch: Artificial Analysis rankings, API pricing, video editing features, and performance breakdown for three top AI video models.
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SkyReels V4, Seedance 2.0, and Kling 3.0 come from the same generation of AI video models - all released between February and March 2026, generating clips up to 15 seconds with audio, and supporting motion transfer or reference inputs. Six months later, their paths have diverged: Seedance 2.0 remains near the top of the image-to-video leaderboard, SkyReels V4 sits comfortably in the middle tier, and Kling 3.0 serves as an Artificial Analysis baseline reference. Here is how their rankings, pricing, and features compare. For a deep dive into Skywork’s model, see our guide to SkyReels V4.
At a glance
- Highest on the leaderboards: Seedance 2.0 - 7th in text-to-video (1116 Elo) and 5th in image-to-video (1176 Elo).
- Best for video-to-video editing: SkyReels V4 - supports inpainting masks, object replacement, background swapping, material edits, time of day shifts, and stylistic restyling.
- Cheapest on the AA leaderboard (text-to-video): Kling 3.0 Omni Pro at $8.40 per minute; SkyReels V4 is $21.00, Seedance 2.0 is $22.45.
- Apps available: Kling (web and mobile app) and Seedance (via Dreamina); SkyReels is web/API only in USD.
- Non-English prompts (tested in Polish): Kling and Seedance performed poorly in our tests; we did not evaluate SkyReels.
Artificial Analysis leaderboard rankings
| Model | T2V: Rank, Elo | T2V: USD/min | I2V: Rank, Elo | I2V: USD/min | Release date per AA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 | 7th, 1116 | 22.45 | 5th, 1176 (720p) | 9.07 | March 2026 |
| SkyReels V4 | 9th, 1074 | 21.00 | 17th, 1070 | 21.00 | March 2026 |
| Kling 3.0 Omni 1080p Pro | 15th, 1015 | 8.40 | 22nd, 1044 | 16.80 | February 2026 |
| Kling 3.0 1080p Pro | 16th, 1000 | 10.08 | 20th, 1055 | 20.16 | February 2026 |
Data retrieved from AA-Video-T2V v2.0 and AA-Video-I2V v1.0 on October 11, 2026. Kling 3.0 1080p Pro has an assigned Elo score of 1000 on the text-to-video chart - this serves as the scale’s baseline reference point rather than a measured performance value.
Scale ranges from 1000 to 1200 points.
Pricing comparison
| Model | API | 5-second clip at 1080p | Consumer app |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyReels V4 | Official API: $0.35/s (Std), $0.275/s (Fast); with video input up to $0.625/s | $1.75 (Std) | skyreels.ai, pricing in USD |
| Seedance 2.0 | OpenRouter: $7.70 per million tokens at 1080p | approx. $1.89 | Dreamina web app |
| Kling 3.0 | fal.ai, OpenRouter, official Kling API | Varies by provider | kling.ai from $8.80/mo, mobile apps available |
We covered Seedance 2.0 token pricing in detail in our Seedance guide, and Kling plans in our Kling review. SkyReels uses a credit system where $1 = 100 credits, with a minimum initial package of $30. All pricing verified October 11, 2026.
Feature breakdown
| Feature | SkyReels V4 | Seedance 2.0 | Kling 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clip length | 3-15 s | 4-15 s | Up to 15 s, multi-shot |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 32 fps | 480p-4K | 720p, 1080p, 4K mode |
| Input types | Text, images, video, masks, audio | Text, images, video, audio | Text, images, reference elements (Omni), motion capture |
| Video-to-video editing | Object replacement, background, materials, time of day, style, camera trajectory; logo/watermark removal | References supported; full editing scope unverified | Motion Control, lip-sync, clip extension |
| Motion transfer | Yes | Yes (video reference) | Yes (Motion Control) |
| Non-English tests (tested in Polish) | Not tested | 2.0 Mini: 2 out of 5 words incorrect; 2.5: WER 0.583 | 33% to 83% word error rate |
| Open weights | No | No | No |
What SkyReels V4 can do
Mask-based localized video inpainting is something Kling and Seedance 2.0 do not document in their feature sets. You can see more practical tests in our guide on what SkyReels V4 can do.
Which AI video model should you choose?
- Seedance 2.0 - best for high-quality image-to-video generation (5th place on AA, $9.07 per minute of 720p in the AA table) and for generating up to 4K via API or Dreamina.
- SkyReels V4 - the top pick for modifying and repurposing existing video footage: replacing subjects, changing backgrounds, shifting lighting, or altering materials.
- Kling 3.0 - best if you want a dedicated mobile application and robust Motion Control, though it ranks lowest of the three on leaderboards.
- If none of these fit your workflow - newer models often place higher at lower price points: check out Wan 3.0, MiniMax H3 Max, and FLUX 3 Video.
Frequently asked questions
Is SkyReels V4 better than Kling 3.0?
According to Artificial Analysis leaderboards, yes: SkyReels ranks 9th versus Kling’s 15th-16th in text-to-video, and 17th versus 20th-22nd in image-to-video. In March, AA reported that SkyReels V4 surpassed both Kling 3.0 and Veo 3.1.
Is SkyReels V4 better than Seedance 2.0?
On benchmark rankings, no - Seedance 2.0 ranks higher in both text-to-video and image-to-video categories. However, SkyReels offers far more capable post-generation video editing and inpainting tools.
Which model is the cheapest?
On the AA text-to-video leaderboard, Kling 3.0 Omni Pro is the most affordable at $8.40 per minute. Via direct API calls, SkyReels V4 at 480p Fast costs as little as $0.08 per second.
Sources and review date
- Artificial Analysis T2V and I2V (October 11
- 2026)
- AA announcement on SkyReels V4 (March 18, 2026)
- SkyReels pricing
- SkyReels-V4 technical report
- OpenRouter Seedance 2.0. Our previous tests: Kling
- Seedance
- Dreamina. Verified October 11
- 2026
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