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Kling vs Hailuo

Kling vs Hailuo now comes down to Kling 3.0 against MiniMax’s Hailuo family: the new flagship MiniMax H3 (Hailuo H3), released July 31, 2026, and the older, cheaper Hailuo 02. H3 renders up to 15 seconds in 2K with stereo sound and up to 12 reference inputs; Kling 3.0 adds native 4K, multi-shot prompts and start-and-end frames. Hailuo 02 and Kling both run on PictureToVideo, so you can try them on the same prompt below. Every Kling vs Hailuo difference here comes from published specs and our live prices.

  • Kling 3.0 vs Hailuo H3 & 02
  • Hailuo 02 runs here
  • Specs checked Oct 3, 2026
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Negative prompt
13 cr/s × 6s≈ $1.06Starter pack from $2.99
01Try both here

Kling 3.0 vs Hailuo 02, on your prompt

Hailuo 02 and Kling 3.0 both run on PictureToVideo, so you can run your own Kling vs Hailuo test. Load the same prompt on each — 6 seconds, silent, each at its base resolution — and compare the motion yourself. MiniMax H3 is coming soon here; until it opens, it stays in the spec sheet.
01 · Pick a test prompt

“An animated boy in a red hoodie and cap skateboards down a steep sunny street in a colourful seaside town, waves at the camera and leans into the slope, low tracking shot, wheels rattling on cobbles”

02 · Load it on either model

Side A

Kling 3.0

6s · 720p · silent

60credits≈ $0.82 on Pro

Kling 3.0 at 720p, audio off to match Hailuo 02, which renders silent.

Kling 3.0

Side B

Hailuo 02

6s · 768p · silent

24credits≈ $0.33 on Pro

Hailuo 02 is MiniMax’s earlier model (June 2025). The newer MiniMax H3 in the spec sheet is coming soon here.

MiniMax H3 & Hailuo 02

Nothing renders until you press Generate.

Both renders: 84 cr ≈ $1.14

Both run through their APIs on our account. Independent site — not affiliated with Kuaishou or MiniMax.

02Spec sheet

Kling vs Hailuo H3 & 02, spec by spec

Kling figures from Kling’s release notes; H3 figures from MiniMax’s launch post and the Hailuo app; Hailuo 02 as offered on our generator. Last checked Oct 3, 2026.
Kling 3.0Hailuo H3Hailuo 02
MakerKuaishou (Kling AI)MiniMaxMiniMax
ReleasedFeb 5, 2026Jul 31, 2026Jun 2025
Clip length3–15 s4–15 s6 or 10 s (1080p: 6 s)
Resolution720p · 1080p · 4K768p · 2K (2560×1440)768p · 1080p
Native audioMono · optional on 3.0, always on for TurboStereoNone
InputsText, image (start + end frame)Text, image, video and audioText, image
ReferencesVia Kling 3.0 OmniOmni Reference, up to 12 inputsStart image (image to video)
Multi-shotUp to 6 shots per promptNot specifiedNot specified
Aspect ratios16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1Includes 21:916:9 only here
API cost / s$0.070 (720p, silent)$0.06 (768p)$0.025 (768p) · $0.05 (1080p)
On PictureToVideoYesComing soon (waitlist)Yes · 4 credits/s at 768p
03Free tiers

Kling vs Hailuo free tiers, compared honestly

What you can try before paying. Free allowances change often — treat these as a snapshot and check each site before you sign up.
Free allowancePaid plans from
Kling (official app)66 credits per day, 720p, watermarked, personal use$6.99 first month, then $8.80
PictureToVideo (this site)No free tier — every render is paid per secondBasic $12.90/month · packs from $2.99
Hailuo (official app)200 credits on sign-up$9.99 per month
04Cost per runtime

Kling vs Hailuo: what a 30-second edit costs

Kling 3.0 and H3 cap a take at 15 seconds, Hailuo 02 at 10, so the cuts differ — and so does the price per second. Drag the runtime to compare list prices, plus our credits for the two models that run here.

30s

  • Kling 3.0 Turbomax 15s per render

    2 renders · 1 cut · $2.70 · 390 cr here (≈ $5.30)

    API cost, 720p, audio always on ($0.090/s). Credits shown are what we charge.

  • Hailuo H3 · 768pmax 15s per render

    2 renders · 1 cut · $1.80

    API list price at 768p ($0.06/s), checked 2026-10-03. Coming soon here, not yet available.

  • Hailuo H3 · 2Kmax 15s per render

    2 renders · 1 cut · $3.90

    API list price at 2K ($0.13/s), checked 2026-10-03. Coming soon here, not yet available.

  • Hailuo 02 · 768pmax 10s per render

    3 renders · 2 cuts · $0.75 · 120 cr here (≈ $1.63)

    API cost at 768p, silent ($0.025/s). Clips come in 6 or 10 seconds (1080p: 6 seconds only). Credits shown are what we charge.

Every cut is a place where lighting, faces or motion can jump. Fewer renders usually means a cleaner sequence — and less editing.

05Verdict by use case

Kling vs Hailuo by what you make

These Kling vs Hailuo leanings follow from the specs — resolution, references, stereo, shot control and price. Cases with a prompt load straight into the generator on the model they lean to.
Kling 3.0EitherHailuo

A genuine toss-up on paper

Both are known for convincing physics and both render up to 15 seconds. To judge weight, landings and motion blur yourself, run the skate or horse prompt on Kling 3.0 and Hailuo 02 in “Try both here”.

Based on published specs

06Good to know

Kling vs MiniMax: Hailuo in context

Hailuo is MiniMax’s video app

MiniMax builds the models; Hailuo AI is the consumer app where you use them. H3 is the current flagship, sitting above the older and cheaper Hailuo 02 and 2.3 families.

Kling’s edge: structure and 4K

Multi-shot prompts and start-and-end frames give Kling 3.0 more directorial control in one render, and native 4K gives more room to crop or reframe in an edit.

Hailuo’s edge: inputs and stereo

H3 reads text, images, video and audio in one context and returns stereo sound — a strong fit for reference-heavy ads and music-driven clips.

Hailuo 02: the budget option here

Hailuo 02 has no audio and stops at 10 seconds, but at 4 credits per second (768p) it is one of the cheapest ways to block out action on PictureToVideo before re-rendering a keeper on Kling 3.0.

07Method & disclosure

How we compare Kling vs Hailuo

  • Kling figures come from Kling’s release notes, H3 figures from MiniMax’s launch post and the Hailuo app, checked Oct 3, 2026; Hailuo 02 is shown as it runs here.
  • Credits are our live rates, worked out from each model’s API cost by the same formula; list prices for H3 are labelled as such.
  • The “Try both here” buttons load the same prompt, 6-second length and 16:9 on Kling 3.0 and Hailuo 02, each at its base resolution (720p vs 768p), audio off.
  • We sell access to Kling and Hailuo 02, with MiniMax H3 coming soon — so the leanings above follow from specs only, not from our own scores.
FAQ

Kling vs Hailuo FAQ

Still curious? Email support@picturetovideo.org — a human replies within a day.

01Is Hailuo the same as MiniMax?
Hailuo AI is the video app run by MiniMax, the Chinese AI company that trains the models. When people compare Kling vs Hailuo today they usually mean Kling 3.0 against MiniMax’s Hailuo H3, released on July 31, 2026, or the older Hailuo 02 and 2.3 models.
02Can I use Hailuo on PictureToVideo?
Yes, Hailuo 02 — MiniMax’s June 2025 model — runs here next to Kling, at 4 credits per second at 768p, so you can settle Kling vs Hailuo on your own prompt. It renders silent 16:9 clips of 6 or 10 seconds (6 seconds at 1080p). The newer MiniMax H3 is coming soon here: our MiniMax H3 page has its provisional price and a waitlist, and until then it runs in MiniMax’s own Hailuo app. We are independent and not affiliated with MiniMax.
03Kling vs Hailuo: which has the better free tier?
Kling’s official app gives 66 credits a day with watermarked 720p output for personal use. Hailuo gives 200 credits once on sign-up. PictureToVideo has no free tier; the $2.99 starter pack is the cheapest way to run both models here. Daily credits suit regular tinkering; a one-time grant suits a quick test.
04Can Hailuo make 4K videos?
Hailuo H3 outputs up to 2K (2560×1440) or 768p, according to MiniMax’s launch materials, and Hailuo 02 tops out at 1080p. Kling 3.0 renders native 4K across its full 3–15 second range, which helps for large screens, cropping and reframing. For most social formats, 2K and 1080p are plenty, so Kling vs Hailuo on resolution mainly matters for big screens.
05Kling vs Hailuo: which follows reference images better?
We haven’t tested that yet, so we don’t rank it. On specs, Hailuo H3 accepts up to 12 reference inputs, including video and audio, while Kling 3.0 focuses on start and end frames and Kling 3.0 Omni handles reference-driven characters with up to 7 images or subjects.
06Kling vs Hailuo on price: which is cheaper per clip?
At list prices, Hailuo H3 at 768p costs about $0.60 per 10 seconds versus $0.90 on Kling 3.0 Turbo. On PictureToVideo, a 6-second Hailuo 02 clip costs 24 credits and a 6-second Kling 3.0 Turbo clip 78 credits — roughly $0.33 and $1.06 on the Pro plan.
07Hailuo vs Kling: why pick one over the other?
Choose Kling 3.0 when you need native 4K, several shots in one prompt, or precise start and end frames. Choose Hailuo H3 when you want stereo sound, 2K output at a lower price, or many reference inputs in one go, and Hailuo 02 for cheap silent action drafts. Many creators keep both and settle Kling vs Hailuo shot by shot.
08Is this comparison published by MiniMax or Kling?
Neither company is involved. PictureToVideo is an independent, unofficial studio that runs Kling, Hailuo 02 and other video models through their APIs; we have no affiliation with MiniMax, Hailuo, Kuaishou or Kling AI. Product names are used only to identify the models being compared on this page.
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