Free Kling AI alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

7 of the 8 Kling AI alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Runway, Adobe Firefly and Pika rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Runway	Free plan + paid	$12/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Standard	No	Web, iOS, Android	7 of 7	83.8
2	Adobe Firefly	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	65.0
3	Pika	Free plan + paid	$8/month billed annually ($10 monthly), Starter	No	Web, iOS	7 of 7	64.8
4	Dreamina	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web	3 of 3	51.2
5	Google Flow	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	42.3
6	PixVerse	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	42.3
7	Vidu	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3

1. RunwayTop pick
Best for: Filmmakers and creative teams who want strong in-house video models plus editing tools in one studio
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
83.8
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
More editing tools, including video-to-video changes with Aleph, and a US-based company.
Pros
Own video models plus third-party ones under one credit balance
Video-to-video editing with Aleph, not just generation
Mobile apps and a developer API
Cons
Free plan credits are one-time, not monthly
Standard and Pro credits don't roll over
Projects are capped on lower plans (3 on Standard)
Visit Runway Compare with Kling AI Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Runway a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, 125 one-time credits
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$12/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Standard
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile apps
iPhone and Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
Credit rollover
Max plan only (1 month)
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$28/month billed annually ($35 monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
Max plan
$76/month billed annually ($95 monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Adobe Firefly
Best for: Brand and marketing teams that need commercially safe images and already use Adobe apps
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
65.0
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
A safer pick for brands that need commercially safe, licence-trained output.
Pros
Adobe models trained on licensed and public-domain content
Works across Photoshop, Illustrator and Express
Partner models available in the same app
Cons
Credit system is confusing across Adobe plans
Free allowance is small
Adobe's own model can look more generic than Midjourney
Visit Adobe Firefly Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.338
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Adobe Firefly a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, with free daily generations
Checked Nov 8, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Training data
Licensed Adobe Stock and public-domain content
Checked Nov 8, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Images per prompt
Up to 4
Checked Nov 8, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Partner models
Google, OpenAI, Kling AI and more
Checked Nov 8, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
Credits
Monthly allocation that resets each billing cycle
Checked Nov 8, 2026adobe.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Pika
Best for: Social creators and marketers who want simple task-focused apps over a full video suite
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
Lower-priced plans and many models, including rivals' video models, behind simple creative apps.
Pros
Low-cost entry plan with access to all models
Task-specific apps that are easy to learn
Audio tools for music, speech and sound effects
Works inside ChatGPT and via MCP
Cons
Free plan includes no monthly credits, only paid packs
Commercial licence needs a paid plan
Plan credits reset each month and do not roll over
Visit Pika Compare with Kling AI Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Pika a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, $0 with credit packs, no watermark
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$8/month billed annually ($10 monthly), Starter
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
Credit rollover
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
Max clip length
30-second multi-shot
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
ChatGPT plugin
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
Creator plan
$28/month billed annually ($35 monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
Fancy plan
From $76/month billed annually (from $95 monthly)
Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
4. Dreamina
Best for: Short-form video creators who want images and clips that flow into CapCut
Free plan + paidWeb
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
ByteDance's Seedance models with free credits and close ties to CapCut.
Pros
Strong Seedream image models with free access
Image and video generation in one place
Pairs naturally with CapCut editing
Cons
Heavy promotional pricing makes real costs unclear
ByteDance ownership is a concern for some users
Fewer fine-grained controls than pro tools
Visit Dreamina Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Dreamina a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Image models
Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite, Nano Banana Pro
Checked Nov 8, 2026dreamina.capcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free access
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026dreamina.capcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
Video model
Seedance 2.5
Checked Nov 8, 2026dreamina.capcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Google Flow
Best for: Google AI subscribers who want Veo text-to-video and scene building in one place
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
Google's Veo video models, with daily free credits and Google AI plan bundles.
Pros
Direct access to Google's Veo video models and scene tools
Daily free credits let you try it without paying
Credits come bundled with Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra plans
Cons
Free users may be blocked from video generation at peak hours
Heavy use needs the expensive Ultra plans for enough credits
Clips are only a few seconds each, so longer edits take many generations
Visit Google Flow Compare with Kling AI Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Google Flow a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free credits
50 credits per day
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Google AI Pro credits
1,000 extra credits per month
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Models
Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
Peak-hour limits
Non-subscribers may be blocked 2–5 PM UTC
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. PixVerse
Best for: Social creators and marketers who want quick AI clips from prompts, photos or templates
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
Similar image- and text-to-video generator with many effect templates and an API.
Pros
Large library of effect templates for quick social clips
Own models plus third-party models in one place
Mobile apps, a CLI and an API alongside the web app
Team plan with a shared credit pool and roles
Cons
Credit-based, so heavy use gets expensive
Clips are short and need stitching for longer videos
Pricing is shown only inside the app, not on a public page
Visit PixVerse Compare with Kling AI Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is PixVerse a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Mobile apps
iOS and Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Own models
PixVerse V6, C1, R2
Checked Nov 8, 2026pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Command-line tool
PixVerse CLI
Checked Nov 8, 2026pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Team plan
Shared credits for teams of 2–100
Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
7. Vidu
Best for: Creators making anime-style or character-consistent short videos from reference images
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Kling AI
Strong anime-style output and reference-to-video for keeping characters consistent, with daily free credits.
Pros
Reference-to-video keeps the same character or product across shots
Strong anime and 2D animation output
Daily login credits and an off-peak mode stretch a small budget
Separate API platform for developers
Cons
Subscription credits expire after 30 days
No refunds on paid plans
Clips are short, so longer pieces need stitching together
Visit Vidu Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Vidu a good Kling AI alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free credits
Trial credits on sign-up plus daily login credits
Checked Nov 8, 2026vidu.com(opens source in a new tab)
Subscription credit validity
30 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026vidu.com(opens source in a new tab)
Purchased credit validity
2 years
Checked Nov 8, 2026vidu.com(opens source in a new tab)
Refunds
Not offered
Checked Nov 8, 2026vidu.com(opens source in a new tab)
Generation modes
Text, image and reference to video
Checked Nov 8, 2026vidu.com(opens source in a new tab)

Quick comparison

1. RunwayTop pick

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2. Adobe Firefly

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3. Pika

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4. Dreamina

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5. Google Flow

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6. PixVerse

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7. Vidu

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