Hailuo AI

Hailuo AI is MiniMax's video and image platform, known for speed and a cinematic look. Its recent models handle text-to-video and image-to-video at 768p or 1080p with sharp micro-expressions, believable weight in character motion and well-regarded physics simulation, and generations typically complete in under two minutes. MiniMax is backed by Tencent and Alibaba and went public in January 2026, so the platform sits on substantial infrastructure. The credit system is where costs surprise people. Free credits are limited, watermarked and carry no commercial rights, and several reports note they expire quickly. Paid plans run from roughly $8 to $200 a month for 1,000 to 20,000 credits, credits reset monthly without rolling over, 1080p clips can cost around 80 credits each, and failed generations still consume them. Pricing has changed repeatedly without clear notice, so confirm the figure in your own checkout.