Rankings at a glance
| Rank | Model | Score | Coverage | AA | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kling 3.0 Kuaishou | 97.60 | 100% | 1245 | 92 |
| 2 | Runway Gen-4.5 Runway | 88.55 | 100% | 1218 | 91 |
| 3 | Seedance 2.0 ByteDance | 78.90 | 100% | 1192 | 88 |
| 4 | Veo 3.1 Google | 69.55 | 100% | 1180 | 86 |
| 5 | Sora 2 OpenAI | 60.50 | 100% | 1168 | 85 |
Model details
#1
Kling 3.0
KuaishouStrengths
- Up to 2 min duration
- 4K 60fps
- Best value (~$0.50/10s)
Considerations
- Chinese platform.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- Free tier / credits
Source scores
AA: 1245Expert: 92/100
#2
Runway Gen-4.5
RunwayStrengths
- Cinematic quality
- Motion control
Considerations
- Credits can disappear quickly on heavier workflows.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- Free tier / $15/mo
Source scores
AA: 1218Expert: 91/100
#3
Seedance 2.0
ByteDanceStrengths
- Best audio-visual sync
- Motion speciality
Considerations
- Naming and access vary by host platform.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- Credits
Source scores
AA: 1192Expert: 88/100
#4
Veo 3.1
GoogleStrengths
- 4K resolution
- Spatial audio
Considerations
- Availability depends on Google surface and region.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- Via Google AI Studio
Source scores
AA: 1180Expert: 86/100
#5
Sora 2
OpenAIStrengths
- Cinematic coherence
- Brand recognition
Considerations
- OpenAI says Sora access on the web and in ChatGPT ends on April 26, 2026; Sora API access continues until September 24, 2026. Consumer availability also varies by region and plan.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- OpenAI product access
Source scores
AA: 1168Expert: 85/100
How we judge this category
Video rankings still blend public arena results with studio judgement because provider access and feature sets move faster than stable public comparisons.
Artificial Analysis
Weight: 70%Public blind preference or arena-style benchmark data where available.
Expert Review
Weight: 30%Studio/editorial judgement from hands-on use, creator reputation, and practical fit.