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Video generation · Paid serviceFrom $9.99/mo

Hailuo AI

MiniMax's video generator, strong at turning a still image into a moving shot quickly.

At a glance

Best for
Fast image-to-video
Price
From $9.99/mo
Free plan
Yes

Prices were checked in 2026 and change often. Confirm on the service's own site.

Quick answers

How much does Hailuo AI cost?

Hailuo AI starts at $9.99/mo. We last checked in 2026.

Does Hailuo AI have a free plan?

Yes.

What is Hailuo AI best for?

Hailuo AI is best for fast image-to-video.

What are the best free alternatives to Hailuo AI?

The best free, open-source alternatives to Hailuo AI are Wan 2.1 and LTX-Video. See all free alternatives to Hailuo AI.

Free alternatives in the Free Market

Wan 2.1 screenshot
Video4.0

Wan 2.1 iconWan 2.1

An open video generation model that turns text or a still image into short clips.

  • For tinkerers
  • Windows · Linux
Code
Open source, Apache-2.0
Models
Open weights
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
Get it
LTX-Video screenshot
Video4.1

LTX-Video iconLTX-Video

A fast video generation model built to produce clips quickly on consumer graphics cards.

  • For tinkerers
  • Windows · Linux
Code
Open source, Apache-2.0
Models
Open weights, check license terms
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
Get it