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 | 55.96 | 30% | — | 91 |
| 3 | Seedance 2.0 ByteDance | 54.12 | 30% | — | 88 |
| 4 | Veo 3.1 Google | 52.89 | 30% | — | 86 |
| 5 | Sora 2 OpenAI | 52.27 | 30% | — | 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: 30% (Editorial signal)
- Free tier / $15/mo
Source scores
Expert: 91/100
#3
Seedance 2.0
ByteDanceStrengths
- Best audio-visual sync
- Motion speciality
Considerations
- Naming and access vary by host platform.
- Coverage: 30% (Editorial signal)
- Credits
Source scores
Expert: 88/100
#4
Veo 3.1
GoogleStrengths
- 4K resolution
- Spatial audio
Considerations
- Availability depends on Google surface and region.
- Coverage: 30% (Editorial signal)
- Via Google AI Studio
Source scores
Expert: 86/100
#5
Sora 2
OpenAIStrengths
- Stunning narratives
- Up to 25s
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: 30% (Editorial signal)
- ChatGPT Plus
Source scores
Expert: 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.