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 (API only) 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 motion
- Control
- Creator familiarity
Considerations
- Credits can disappear quickly on heavier workflows.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- Free tier / paid plans
Source scores
AA: 1218Expert: 91/100
#3
Seedance 2.0
ByteDanceStrengths
- Motion quality
- Audio-aware generation
Considerations
- Naming and access vary by host platform.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- Platform pricing varies
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 (API only)
OpenAIStrengths
- Cinematic coherence
- Brand recognition
Considerations
- Web and ChatGPT access ended April 26, 2026; API access continues until September 24, 2026. Consumer availability varies by region and plan.
- Coverage: 100% (Full signal)
- API access window
API-only legacy signal
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.