Hailuo AI Video
A tool for Video Generator to transform text or images into videos.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-10-24- Price & billing
Free one-time trial credits; Standard about $9.99/month for 1,000 credits (checked October 2026, confirm on the official site).
- Free allowance
Free one-time trial credits; Standard about $9.99/month for 1,000 credits (checked October 2026, confirm on the official site).
- Best suited to
Creators and marketers who want affordable short AI clips with good motion, including image-to-video animation.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Creators and marketers who want affordable short AI clips with good motion, including image-to-video animation.
Limits and trade-offs
Free output is watermarked with slow queues; credits expire monthly with no rollover, and failed generations can still consume credits.
Plans and free allowances
Free one-time trial credits; Standard about $9.99/month for 1,000 credits (checked October 2026, confirm on the official site).
Evidence
Official website ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-24)
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-10-24. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Hailuo AI Video
Hailuo AI, built by MiniMax, is a text- and image-to-video generator known for strong motion quality, camera controls and character consistency at a low price per clip.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Hailuo AI Video
- Creators and marketers who want affordable short AI clips with good motion, including image-to-video animation.
- Marketers who want camera controls and character consistency at a low price per clip, starting from detailed prompts or a start image.
When to choose something else
- Anyone needing long-form video, precise multi-shot storytelling, or guaranteed commercial terms on the free tier.
- Creators who need watermark-free output or fast queues on the free tier; confirm the free tier's limits before relying on them.
A practical starting workflow
- Sign up and spend the one-time free trial credits to test the models.
- Write a detailed prompt describing shot, camera move, lighting and action, or upload a start image.
- Generate, pick the best take, and download watermark-free on a paid plan.
Check before committing
- Free output is watermarked with slow queues; credits expire monthly with no rollover, and failed generations can still consume credits.
- Pricing and feature availability may change; confirm current terms on the official website before committing.
Common questions
Is Hailuo AI free?
New accounts get one-time trial credits; ongoing free use is limited and watermarked. Standard is about $9.99/month for 1,000 credits (checked October 2026).
How long are the clips?
Typically 6-10 second outputs, with newer models extending duration and resolution.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Paid plans include commercial usage rights; free-tier output does not.
Compare approaches for this task
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Sources and checks
Last source review is not a date of product testing. No rating or test result is implied by inclusion. Check the current plan and terms before buying.