Which should you pick?
Kling Image O1 and Qwen Image Edit 2509 start at the same 3 credits for a complete generation.
Qwen Image Edit 2509 holds the stronger leaderboard position (#50 in edit image against #56 in edit image). Those are two different leaderboards unless the category matches — Versely ranks each capability separately.
Kling Image O1 supports more aspect ratios (9: 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, auto), giving it more format flexibility.
What a job costs
Kling Image O1
3 credits
It bills per image.
- Price3 credits
Qwen Image Edit 2509
3 credits
It bills per megapixel of output.
- Price3 credits
All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kling Image O1 | Qwen Image Edit 2509 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kling | Qwen |
| Cost per job | 3 credits | 3 credits |
| Billing | per image | per megapixel of output |
| Max resolution | 2K | — |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 2:3, 9:16, auto | 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Durations | — | — |
| Frame rates | — | — |
| Qualities | 1K, 2K | — |
| Requires starting image | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | Up to 10 | Up to 6 |
| Leaderboard | #56 in edit image | #50 in edit image |
| Released | Nov 30, 2025 | Sep 21, 2025 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only Kling Image O1
Nothing the other one doesn't also list.
Only Qwen Image Edit 2509
edit, instruction based, object removal, style transfer
Both list: image to image, edit image.
Leaderboard positions
Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so a position is only comparable between two models within the same row.
Kling Image O1
- Edit image#56
Qwen Image Edit 2509
- Edit image#50
Full Kling Image O1 spec sheet →
Kling Image O1 is an advanced image generation model by Kuaishou that produces high-quality, detailed images from text prompts. It leverages state-of-the-art diffusion techniques to deliver visually compelling results for creative and professional use cases.
Full Qwen Image Edit 2509 spec sheet →
Alibaba Qwen Image Edit 2509: earlier instruction-edit SKU for object removal, style transfer, and content changes on a locked still. Prefer 2511 when you want the newer edit path on Versely.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Kling Image O1 or Qwen Image Edit 2509?+
Neither — both start at 3 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can Kling Image O1 do that Qwen Image Edit 2509 can't, or vice versa?+
Only Qwen Image Edit 2509 lists edit, instruction based, object removal, style transfer. Both list image to image, edit image.
How do Kling Image O1 and Qwen Image Edit 2509 bill?+
Kling Image O1 bills per image. Qwen Image Edit 2509 bills per megapixel of output. Both are charged in Versely credits.
Which ranks higher, Kling Image O1 or Qwen Image Edit 2509?+
Kling Image O1 sits at #56 in edit image and Qwen Image Edit 2509 at #50 in edit image on Versely's live model rankings. Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so those positions are only a direct comparison when the category is the same.
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