Hailuo AI (MiniMax) vs PixVerse
A spec-by-spec comparison of Hailuo AI (MiniMax) and PixVerse: pricing, free tier, clip length, resolution, watermark, commercial use and API access.
| Hailuo AI (MiniMax) | PixVerse | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Free plan · from $10/mo |
| Free tier | Free credits for new users | 60 initial credits plus 30 daily credits, up to 540p |
| Max clip length | 15s per generation (MiniMax H3) | |
| Max resolution | 2K (MiniMax H3) | 4K (Pro plan and up) |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | Paid plans | |
| Developer API | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
Hailuo AI is MiniMax's consumer app for generating video and images, now built around the MiniMax H3 and H3 Max models with multi-reference inputs. It also offers an agent mode and audio tools. It targets social creators and marketers, while developers can reach the same models through the MiniMax API platform.
- H3 model supports 4 to 15 second clips and up to 2K output
- Higher tiers (Ultra, Max) include unlimited use of older Hailuo models
- Same models available to developers via the MiniMax API
- Watermark-free downloads and commercial rights require a paid plan
- Buying credit packs alone does not remove watermarks
- Standard list price is $14.99/month; lower prices are temporary promotions
PixVerse is an AI video platform with its own PixVerse models plus access to third-party models like Seedance, MiniMax H3 and Kling on higher tiers. It offers templates, an agent, batch creation and off-peak discounts. It is aimed at social creators who want low entry prices and daily free credits, and an API is available for businesses.
- Daily free credits that refresh every day
- Low entry plan at $10/month ($8 billed yearly)
- Off-peak mode discounts, free on Ultra for PixVerse models
- Free plan capped at 540p and watermarked
- Standard plan limited to 720p; 4K needs Pro ($30/month)
- Third-party models only unlock on Pro and above
Specs last verified 2026-10-23 (Hailuo AI (MiniMax)) and 2026-10-23 (PixVerse). See each tool page for sources.