Grok Imagine vs Kling 3.0: Which AI Model in 2026?
Grok Imagine (xAI) vs Kling 3.0 (Kling): a side-by-side comparison of price, provider, availability, and payment. Both run on 97AI.PRO through one API — typically well below official rates, with USDC/Alipay/card and no charge for failed jobs.
Side by side
| Grok Imagine | Kling 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Kling |
| Type | Image to Video | Image to Video |
| Price on 97AI | $0.1575 | $0.3518 per second |
| Official price | $0.8 | $0.42 per second |
| Savings vs official | 80% | 16% |
| Payment | USDC · Card · Alipay | USDC · Card · Alipay |
| Works in China / no card | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Both Grok Imagine and Kling 3.0 run through 97AI's single API with USDC, card, or Alipay — and both cost $0 on failed generations. On price, Grok Imagine is the lower-cost option at $0.1575 (80% below xAI's official rate), while Kling 3.0 runs $0.3518 per second. Pick Grok Imagine for cost-sensitive volume; choose Kling 3.0 if its output quality better fits your use case. You can test both on one balance without committing to either provider.
Frequently asked
Is Grok Imagine or Kling 3.0 cheaper?+
On 97AI.PRO, Grok Imagine is $0.1575 and Kling 3.0 is $0.3518 per second. Both are billed only on success and are typically well below the providers' official prices.
Can I use both Grok Imagine and Kling 3.0 with one account?+
Yes. 97AI.PRO exposes both through a single unified API and one credit balance — switch models by changing one field, no separate signups or provider contracts.
How do I pay without a credit card?+
Both models accept USDC (Arbitrum) and Alipay in addition to credit cards, so you can use them from China, LATAM, and other regions where international cards fail.
Do failed generations cost money?+
No — for both Grok Imagine and Kling 3.0, only successful output is charged.