MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 vs Kling 3.0
Two video models side by side: what each costs, what it takes and when to pick it. Both run on one RenderHour balance, so you can give them the same prompt and compare the results yourself.
Pick MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 if
You want a six-second clip with convincing physics, such as sport, dance or water, at a lower price per second.
Pick Kling 3.0 if
You need sound, a last frame, clips from 3 to 15 seconds, square video or 4K.
Side by side
| MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 | Kling 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From 6 credits per clip | From 1.25 credits per second |
| Per second at the cheapest setting | 1 credit | 1.25 credits |
| Length | 6 seconds | 3 to 15 seconds |
| Starts from | A prompt or a photo | A prompt, a photo, or a first and last frame |
| Reference images | None | None |
| Settings | 768p · 6 s | Standard · no audio, Standard · with audio, Pro · no audio, Pro · with audio, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | — | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| API | From $0.35 per clip | From $0.105 per second |
| Free plan (20 credits a month) | 3 clips | A clip of up to 15 seconds |
Questions
- Which is cheaper, MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 or Kling 3.0?
- MiniMax Hailuo 2.3: 1 credit per second at the cheapest setting, against 1.25 for Kling 3.0.
- Which makes longer clips?
- Kling 3.0, up to 15 seconds; MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 goes up to 6.
- Can I use both with one account?
- Yes. Both run on the same balance of credits, so you can try the same prompt on each and compare. The free plan gives 20 credits a month, and a failed run costs nothing.
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