Seedance 2.0 vs MiniMax Hailuo 2.3
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 Seedance 2.0 if
You need reference images (up to 9), a last frame, clips from 4 to 15 seconds, or 4K.
Pick MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 if
You want a six-second clip with lifelike physics at a lower price per second.
Side by side
| Seedance 2.0 | MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From 3 credits per second | From 6 credits per clip |
| Per second at the cheapest setting | 3 credits | 1 credit |
| Length | 4 to 15 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Starts from | A prompt, a photo, or a first and last frame | A prompt or a photo |
| Reference images | Up to 9 | None |
| Settings | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K | 768p · 6 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | — |
| API | From $0.169 per second | From $0.35 per clip |
| Free plan (20 credits a month) | A clip of up to 6 seconds | 3 clips |
Questions
- Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.0 or MiniMax Hailuo 2.3?
- MiniMax Hailuo 2.3: 1 credit per second at the cheapest setting, against 3 for Seedance 2.0.
- Which makes longer clips?
- Seedance 2.0, 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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