Video generation · A-tier

Hailuo

MiniMax’s text-to-video app. A serious Kling alternative, with a consumer credit model.

Best for

Another high-end text-to-video option when Kling’s look is not the one you want.

What it is

Hailuo is MiniMax’s text-to-video product. Builders compare it with Kling and Luma on motion and clip length. The site is hailuoai.video. Credit packs and the free allowance move, so recheck before you plan a batch of shots.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%82
Ease 25%78
Value 20%80
Momentum 15%84

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

Free credits and paid packs have been offered. Confirm commercial use on the plan, not just the watermark.

Dates

Released 2024 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

Alternatives

A-tier · 84

Kling AI

Text-to-video when motion quality is the thing you are comparing.

A-tier · 80

Luma Dream Machine

Fast text-to-video drafts when you are already comparing Kling and Runway.

A-tier · 84

Runway

Short generated clips plus a timeline, in one subscription.

Questions

What is Hailuo best for?

Another high-end text-to-video option when Kling’s look is not the one you want.

How much does Hailuo cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. Free credits and paid packs have been offered. Confirm commercial use on the plan, not just the watermark.

What are alternatives to Hailuo?

Kling AI, Luma Dream Machine, Runway are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.