Hailuo AI (MiniMax) vs Vidu
A spec-by-spec comparison of Hailuo AI (MiniMax) and Vidu: pricing, free tier, clip length, resolution, watermark, commercial use and API access.
| Hailuo AI (MiniMax) | Vidu | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Free plan · from $10/mo |
| Free tier | Free credits for new users | Free plan with login bonus credits; Q4 at 540p |
| Max clip length | 15s per generation (MiniMax H3) | 16s per generation (Q3) |
| Max resolution | 2K (MiniMax H3) | 4K (higher tiers) |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial use | Paid plans | 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
Vidu is a video generation platform from ShengShu Technology, offering its Q-series models (Q3, Q4) for text-to-video, image-to-video and reference-to-video. It emphasizes keeping characters consistent across multiple reference images and handles 2D animation well. It suits creators making character-driven shorts, with an API platform for developers.
- Supports 3 to 16 second clips on paid plans
- Strong multi-reference character consistency
- Off-peak quotas on Premium and Ultimate add cheap extra videos
- Watermark-free downloads and commercial use are paid-only
- Free plan limited to 540p and 10 references per month
- Subscription credits expire after 30 days
Specs last verified 2026-10-23 (Hailuo AI (MiniMax)) and 2026-10-23 (Vidu). See each tool page for sources.