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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 2.3Kling 3.0
PriceFrom 6 credits per clipFrom 1.25 credits per second
Per second at the cheapest setting1 credit1.25 credits
Length6 seconds3 to 15 seconds
Starts fromA prompt or a photoA prompt, a photo, or a first and last frame
Reference imagesNoneNone
Settings768p · 6 sStandard · no audio, Standard · with audio, Pro · no audio, Pro · with audio, 4K
Aspect ratios—16:9, 9:16, 1:1
APIFrom $0.35 per clipFrom $0.105 per second
Free plan (20 credits a month)3 clipsA 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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