Recraft V4.1vs.Kling Image 3.0
Which one is better?
In our own test, Recraft V4.1 leads. Neither is in the arena. Neither has an API price.
Same prompt, two images
Same task, the first image of each. The task with the biggest difference is preselected.
Result for “Infographic”:Recraft V4.1 ahead
What the rating looks at: Numbers, labels, and visual organization.
“Ahead”: better in all three rating rounds. “Slightly ahead”: a higher value, but not in every round.
Test protocol of the images
Both models receive the same archived prompt in exactly one request, and the first result counts. Files are normalized to 1,024 × 1,024 pixels without cropping. Provider resolution, randomness, quality tier and prompt processing can still differ. The images are a practical visual test, not a reconstruction of the arena configuration.
Character and detail
Recraft V4.1: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:37 PM. Source
Kling Image 3.0: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, resolution 1K, estimated cost $0.028000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 9:27 PM. Source
Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 985a75b38642a9f0e5e0c0e0c67f1b7f67780d42bd2168fa24e9a7a7a94b0da6
Recraft V4.1 image SHA 256: b4e53e88552e5850d1ca0858ae7351851544281c853d625fbe6e028a16920195
Kling Image 3.0 image SHA 256: e51647c5a3a3d73d97c28608653facb7b9eda23d79282b1698c3976bdac125ae
Infographic
Recraft V4.1: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:37 PM. Source
Kling Image 3.0: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, resolution 1K, estimated cost $0.028000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 9:28 PM. Source
Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: ed65cb4e6a51e2336f8b149ad4cbb16e020f07d527ad94362e719d2dcf91d94f
Recraft V4.1 image SHA 256: adaec4b62c06d7fc4107f8d61bbf8742b412abcdd17c22d01f8f21b194a6d3b6
Kling Image 3.0 image SHA 256: 16ee26741483019f5338cf223adcf68418096f114519dd20a70ca4f45296f2c9
Product photography
Recraft V4.1: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:37 PM. Source
Kling Image 3.0: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, resolution 1K, estimated cost $0.028000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 9:27 PM. Source
Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: c67fd71e91304458a2feef5c91efa8677260fab0c0099a29a2c52cb579f5b2f3
Recraft V4.1 image SHA 256: e6651efeb56090323aeb160fa80eeb4faab85c3b8dac61a684b6a975b2450530
Kling Image 3.0 image SHA 256: 4062a91ec9e68ed4f34b40656ead541684762678a7fdd8c9fccc390956a4df9d
Typography and layout
Recraft V4.1: openrouter, aspect ratio 1:1, provider default resolution, n=1, seed=provider random, actual cost $0.035000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 8:37 PM. Source
Kling Image 3.0: fal, aspect ratio 1:1, n=1, seed=provider random, resolution 1K, estimated cost $0.028000, generated Nov 1, 2026, 9:26 PM. Source
Protocol gradually-image-comparison-v1. Prompt SHA 256: 2e012c3d14ee5dd02203a94f394ca80a5038cdebd6032b25a8b8a221f2255419
Recraft V4.1 image SHA 256: c4f8387fba9aaf0223c56a3224559e21f670e14c38eb7d64b235b675ef1008c3
Kling Image 3.0 image SHA 256: c25f0bccf4f51fe53d0bbefa56e3d2111ffb850458afed364ee7c534408801f0
The numbers at a glance
Recraft V4.1
not in the arena
Kling Image 3.0
not in the arena
Recraft V4.1
Rank 34 of 74
Kling Image 3.0
Rank 58 of 74
Recraft V4.1
no API price
Kling Image 3.0
no API price
Ranks among the 22 image models with an arena rating and the 74 with a GraduallyBench run; prices compared with 28 models with an API price.
Recraft V4.1
- Subscription
- Free to use at Recraft (Recraft Free, with limited credits), more from ≈ €12.78 a month (Recraft Basic, with limited credits). Through other providers from ≈ €6.39 a month (ElevenLabs Starter, with limited credits). 27 plans in Germany.
- Via API
- No API price known. Access: API, Web app.
- Weights
- unknown.
Kling Image 3.0
- Subscription
- n/a No plan in Germany names exactly this model.
- Via API
- No API price known. Access: API.
- Weights
- unknown.
Subscriptions only count plans that name exactly this model. Subscription prices include VAT, API prices are in dollars.
GraduallyBench from Nov 1, 2026 · Subscription database from Sep 29, 2026 (34 days old)
All data side by side
The better value is bold. For ratings only when the gap is clear.
| Kennzahl | Recraft V4.1 | Kling Image 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | ||
| Arena ratingfrom votes by users, higher is better | n/a | n/a |
| Arena rank | n/a | n/a |
| Arena votesmore votes, a safer rating | n/a | n/a |
| GraduallyBenchour own rating, 0 to 100 | 57 | 29 |
| GraduallyBench by task | ||
| Typography and layoutLegible text, hierarchy, and composition | 57 | 27 |
| Product photographyMaterials, reflections, and fine details | 73 | 39 |
| Character and detailAnatomy, clothing, and spatial consistency | 37 | 22 |
| InfographicNumbers, labels, and visual organization | 61 | 27 |
| API price | ||
| Per imagelower is better | n/a | n/a |
| 100 images | n/a | n/a |
| Profile | ||
| Released | May 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Weightsopen means: runs locally | unknown | unknown |
| Access | API, Web app | API |
| Parameters | not published | not published |
| Largest output | 2K | 2K |
| Plans in Germanynaming exactly this model | 27 | n/a |
API prices for one image at 1,024 × 1,024 pixels according to Artificial Analysis.
Sources: Recraft V4.1 model source (verified Nov 1, 2026) · Kling Image 3.0 model source (verified Nov 1, 2026)
Arena ratings by category
From blind votes on LMArena. “Ahead” means the lead is clear.
No shared arena score in the stored snapshot
The stored benchmark database contains no measurement for Recraft V4.1 and Kling Image 3.0 from the same arena and category. Older model versions are not used as substitutes.
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