Seedance vs Kling vs Veo 3.1 (and Hailuo, Wan): Tested on the Same Two Scenes, With Today's Prices
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In our test on October 29, 2026, Seedance 2.5 made the most dramatic action shot, Veo 3.1 Fast was by far the fastest, Kling 3.0 Pro kept a calm wide shot and delivered 1080p for a 720p request, Wan 3.0 matched them for the lowest cost, and Hailuo 3 caught on the run without a leap. All five said the same scripted line word for word, with sound. Which is best depends on the shot: action, speed, price or a long take.
This guide covers the five side by side, Seedance vs Kling, Veo 3.1 vs Kling, Seedance vs Veo 3.1, Hailuo vs Kling, Wan 3.0 vs Kling, and which to pick.
A note on who wrote this: GenMagic runs all five models, and the test was made in its studio on two scenes: a golden retriever catching a frisbee on a beach, and a barista saying "Your usual, Maya. Extra foam." Costs in the test are what each clip was billed that day; prices today come from the live catalog. Every clip from the test: the best AI video generator, tested.
Table of contents
- The five side by side
- Seedance vs Kling
- Veo 3.1 vs Kling
- Seedance vs Veo 3.1
- Hailuo vs Kling
- Wan 3.0 vs Kling
- Which to pick
- Questions
The five side by side
| Model | The action shot in the test | The spoken line | Cost in the test (5 s) | Render time in the test | Longest take | A 5-second clip today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.5 | Highest leap, splash landing | Word for word, least clear staging | $1.51 | about 2.5 min | 30 s | $1.73 |
| Kling 3.0 Pro | Leap and catch, wide shot | Word for word | $1.09 | about 2 min | 15 s | $1.26 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | Rears up to catch, then runs | Word for word | $0.78 (6 s) | under 1 min | 8 s | $0.90 (6 s) |
| Hailuo 3 | Catches on the run, no leap | Word for word | $0.85 (2K) | 3 to 4 min | 15 s | $0.98 (2K) |
| Wan 3.0 | Leap and mid-air catch | Word for word | $0.55 | about 2 to 3 min | 30 s | $0.64 |
All at 720p with sound unless marked; Hailuo 3 renders only in 2K here, and Kling 3.0 Pro returned 1080p.
Seedance vs Kling
- Action: Seedance 2.5 made the higher, more cinematic leap; Kling 3.0 Pro kept a steady wide shot with a slower-looking frisbee.
- Dialogue: both said the line word for word; Kling's staging of who serves whom was clearer.
- Length: Seedance 2.5 makes up to 30 seconds in one take, Kling 3.0 up to 15.
- References: Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 follow up to nine reference images but refuse realistic human faces in them; for a real person from a photo, use a model that accepts faces.
- Price today: a 5-second clip costs $1.73 on Seedance 2.5 and $1.26 on Kling 3.0 Pro; the cheaper siblings are Seedance 2.0 Mini ($0.57) and Kling 3.0 Standard ($0.95).
Veo 3.1 vs Kling
- Speed: Veo 3.1 Fast finished in under a minute in the test; Kling 3.0 Pro took about two.
- Action: Kling made a real leap; Veo had the dog rear up instead.
- Clip length: Veo 3.1 makes 4, 6 or 8 seconds; Kling 3.0 up to 15.
- Sound: both made the line with lip-sync and the café sound.
- Price today: six seconds of Veo 3.1 Fast cost $0.90, and Veo 3.1 Lite, the cheapest Veo, $0.45.
Seedance vs Veo 3.1
- Action and drama: Seedance 2.5.
- Turnaround: Veo 3.1 Fast, several times faster in the test.
- Long takes: Seedance 2.5, up to 30 seconds against Veo's 8.
- Lowest price with sound: Veo 3.1 Lite or Seedance 2.0 Mini; see every model's price per minute.
Hailuo vs Kling
- Action: Kling made the leap; Hailuo 3 caught the frisbee on the run.
- Resolution: Hailuo 3 renders in 2K here; Kling 3.0 Pro returned 1080p.
- Speed: Hailuo 3 was the slowest of the five, three to four minutes a clip.
- Cheaper Hailuo: H3 Max at 480p or 768p; which Hailuo to use is in which Hailuo model.
Wan 3.0 vs Kling
- Action: both made a clean leap and catch.
- Price: Wan 3.0 cost half of Kling 3.0 Pro in the test, and $0.64 against $1.26 today.
- Length: Wan 3.0 makes up to 30 seconds in one take with one voice; Kling up to 15.
- Real people: Wan 3.0 accepts a photo of a real person as the first frame or a reference.
Which to pick
- The most cinematic action: Seedance 2.5.
- The fastest good clip with sound: Veo 3.1 Fast.
- Faces, gestures and a steady camera: Kling 3.0.
- The lowest price for a clip that holds up: Wan 3.0.
- Long scenes with one voice: Wan 3.0 or Seedance 2.5, up to 30 seconds.
- High resolution by default: Hailuo 3 in 2K, if you can wait.
All five run on one balance on GenMagic, so you can try the same prompt on each and keep the best: the pay-as-you-go AI video generator.
Questions
Is Seedance better than Kling? For action and drama, Seedance 2.5 made the stronger shot in our test; for clear staging and a steady wide shot, Kling 3.0 Pro. Both said a scripted line word for word.
Is Veo 3.1 better than Kling 3.0? Veo 3.1 Fast is much faster and its Lite tier is cheaper; Kling 3.0 made the better leap in our test and makes longer clips, up to 15 seconds against Veo's 8.
Which is cheapest: Seedance, Kling or Veo? At today's prices on GenMagic, for 5 seconds at 720p: Seedance 2.0 Mini $0.57, Kling 3.0 Standard $0.95, and for Veo, 4 seconds of Veo 3.1 Lite $0.30.
Can I use all of them without subscriptions? Yes, on one balance on GenMagic, paying per clip; each model's own app sells it through a plan. Each model's page: Seedance, Kling, Veo 3.1, Hailuo, Wan 3.0.