Image models · OpenAI vs Kling

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit vs Kling Image O1

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit runs 4-7 credits a job, Kling Image O1 runs 3 credits.

    Which should you pick?

    Kling Image O1 is the cheaper job: 3 credits against 4-7 credits for GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit. Those are the credits one complete generation costs, not a headline rate, so they are directly comparable even though the two models bill differently.

    At their most expensive settings the gap widens: GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit tops out at 7 credits a job versus 3, driven by output resolution.

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit supports up to 4K, the higher of the two.

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit supports more aspect ratios (16: auto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21, 5:4, 4:5), giving it more format flexibility.

    What a job costs

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit

    4-7 credits

    It bills quality resolution flat, and the price moves with output resolution.

    • SD/HD4 credits
    • 4K7 credits

    Kling Image O1

    3 credits

    It bills per image.

    • Price3 credits

    All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.

    Spec comparison

    SpecGPT Image 2.5 Sunburst EditKling Image O1
    ProviderOpenAIKling
    Cost per job4-7 credits3 credits
    Billingquality resolution flatper image
    Max resolution4K2K
    Aspect ratiosauto, 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 2:1, 1:2, 3:1, 1:3, 21:9, 9:21, 5:4, 4:521:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, auto
    Durations
    Frame rates
    Qualities1K, 2K, 4K1K, 2K
    Requires starting imageYesYes
    Accepts video inputNoNo
    Reference imagesUp to 10
    LeaderboardUnranked#56 in edit image
    ReleasedSep 7, 2026Nov 30, 2025

    What each one does that the other doesn't

    Only GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit

    gpt, edit, precision, multi image input, mask, high fidelity, up to 4k

    Only Kling Image O1

    Nothing the other one doesn't also list.

    Both list: edit image, image to image, image to image.

    Leaderboard positions

    Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so a position is only comparable between two models within the same row.

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit

    Not on a Versely leaderboard yet.

    Kling Image O1

    • Edit image#56

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    Frequently asked questions

    Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit or Kling Image O1?+

    Kling Image O1 is cheaper per job: 3 credits against 4-7 credits for GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit.

    What can GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit do that Kling Image O1 can't, or vice versa?+

    Only GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit lists gpt, edit, precision, multi image input, mask, high fidelity, up to 4k. Both list edit image, image to image, image to image.

    How do GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit and Kling Image O1 bill?+

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit bills quality resolution flat, and its price moves with output resolution. Kling Image O1 bills per image. Both are charged in Versely credits.

    Which has higher output resolution, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit or Kling Image O1?+

    GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst Edit supports higher output (4K against 2K).

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