Hailuo AI review
MiniMax's H3 video model with 2K clips and sound
- MiniMax
- Free + paid plans
- Web, Android
10M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #12?
Is Hailuo AI worth it?
It depends on what you need. Hailuo AI scores 7.7/10 and ranks #12 in AI Creative Tools. It's best for creators who want a strong second video model for realistic motion and sound. Skip it if you want a generous free plan or an iPhone app. Price: Trial credits only; Standard is $14.99 a month, or $8.40 billed yearly.
The verdict
Hailuo is MiniMax's video app, and its July 2026 H3 model is the reason to look: clips up to 15 seconds in 2K, with stereo sound generated alongside the picture and editing driven by reference images, video or audio. The free plan is really just trial credits, and removing the watermark costs money, so plan on paying if you like it. There's an Android app but no US iPhone app.
- MiniMax H3 video model
- 2K clips up to 15 seconds
- Native stereo sound
- Video-to-video motion transfer
- Image generation and effect templates
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Jul 2026MiniMax H3 arrived, with clips up to 15 seconds in 2K and native stereo sound
- Jul 2026H3 takes text, images, video and audio as references and can edit existing clips
- Oct 2026The Android app update made H3 the headline model
Privacy 5.6/10
Hailuo is run by Singapore-based Nanonoble. Its policy says face photos are deleted after generation but doesn't address training. Google Play says the app may share personal and financial info with third parties.
What we like
- H3 adds sound and 2K detail in one pass
- Takes text, image, video and audio references
- Yearly billing cuts Standard to $8.40 a month
What could be better
- No monthly free credits, only trial credits
- No official iPhone app in the US
- Privacy policy doesn't say whether it trains on uploads
Creators who want a strong second video model for realistic motion and sound
you want a generous free plan or an iPhone app
Questions about Hailuo AI
Is Hailuo AI worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Hailuo AI scores 7.7/10 and ranks #12 in AI Creative Tools. It's best for creators who want a strong second video model for realistic motion and sound. Skip it if you want a generous free plan or an iPhone app. Price: Trial credits only; Standard is $14.99 a month, or $8.40 billed yearly.
Is Hailuo AI free?
Only to try. Hailuo's pricing page lists no monthly free credits, just one-time trial credits, and watermark removal is a paid feature.
What is MiniMax H3?
MiniMax's July 2026 video model, also called Hailuo 3.0. It makes clips up to 15 seconds in 2K with native stereo sound.
Is there a Hailuo app for iPhone?
Not in the US App Store as of October 2026. Use the website or the official Android app from MiniMax.
What are the best alternatives to Hailuo AI?
The closest alternatives are Kling AI, Google Flow and Luma Dream Machine. See all of them ranked on our Hailuo AI alternatives page.
Where does Hailuo AI rank?
Hailuo AI ranks #12 of 12 in our AI Creative Tools ranking, with an overall score of 7.7 out of 10.