MiniMax H3, from the company behind Hailuo
Up to 2K with sound, 4 to 15 seconds, six aspect ratios including 9:16.
From 28 creditsTry MiniMax H3
Hailuo AI alternatives
Hailuo 2.3 makes realistic motion from text or a photo, but only in 16:9, at 6 or 10 seconds and without sound. These alternatives add audio, vertical video and reference images, and you can run them all, Hailuo included, from one credit balance.
Try them free
100 free credits · one balance for every model
The alternatives at a glance
Seedance 2.0 for references and 4K
Up to 15 references and output up to 4K, with optional audio.
From 80 creditsTry Seedance 2.0
Veo 3.1 Fast for dialogue
Google’s video model with speech, at a lower price than the full Veo.
From 42 creditsTry Veo 3.1 Fast
Grok Imagine for quick drafts
A low starting price for testing ideas before a final render.
From 19 creditsTry Grok Imagine Video
Settings and price side by side
Pulled from the live model catalog and updated hourly. Prices are the lowest setting per clip.
| Spec | Hailuo 2.3 | MiniMax H3 | Seedance 2.0 | Veo 3.1 Fast | Grok Imagine Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | MiniMax | ByteDance | xAI | |
| Starting price | 68 credits | 28 credits | 80 credits | 42 credits | 19 credits |
| Inputs | Text · First and last frame | Text · First and last frame · Reference | Text · First and last frame · Reference | Text · First and last frame | Text · First and last frame · Reference |
| Max input files | 1 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 7 |
| Duration | 6 to 10s | 4 to 15s | 4 to 15s | 4 to 8s | 6 to 30s |
| Resolution | 768P · 1080p | 480p · 768P · 1080p · 2K | 480p · 720p · 1080p · 4K | 720p · 1080p · 4K | 480p · 720p |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 9:16 · adaptive | 21:9 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 9:16 · adaptive | 16:9 · 9:16 | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 3:2 · 2:3 · auto |
| Native audio | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Model pages
Hailuo 2.3
Realistic motion from text or a photo
From 68 credits
MiniMax H3
hotUp to 2K with sound, 4 to 15 seconds
From 28 credits
Seedance 2.0
Text, image and up to 15 references
From 80 credits
Veo 3.1 Fast
Veo quality at lower cost and latency
From 42 credits
Grok Imagine Video
Fast clips from text or a photo
From 19 credits
Same prompt, two models, and you keep the better take.
Questions
What is the best Hailuo AI alternative?
MiniMax H3 is the closest: it comes from the same company and adds sound, more formats and references. Seedance 2.0 is the pick for 4K.
Is there a free Hailuo alternative?
Every model here fits within the 100 free credits at its lowest settings.
Can I keep using Hailuo?
Yes. Hailuo 2.3 and Hailuo 2.3 Fast are both on FrameMux next to these alternatives.
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