Video models
Hailuo 02 vs Hailuo H3
Both run in Pixie Studio, so you can try each with the same prompt. Here's how they differ, from Pixie's own price list.
The short answer
- At 720p, Hailuo 02 costs less: 8 Sparks a second against 20 (5 seconds: about $0.40 against $1.00).
- Hailuo H3 makes longer clips: up to 15 seconds, against 10 for Hailuo 02.
- Only Hailuo H3 takes reference pictures or videos, to keep a character or a move.
- Hailuo 02 is Draft quality and Hailuo H3 is Standard.
- Hailuo 02 works on the Free plan; Hailuo H3 needs a paid plan.
Side by side
| Hailuo 02 | Hailuo H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | MiniMax |
| Quality tier | Draft | Standard |
| Price at 480p | Not offered | 12 Sparks/s ($0.60 for 5 s) |
| Price at 720p | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 6 or 10 seconds | 5 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | No |
| Starts from | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on; References: up to 9 pictures, 3 videos, 3 sound clips (15 s of video in all) |
| Shapes | 16:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
| Free plan | Yes | Paid plans |
Which to use
Budget clips with snappy action, 6 or 10 seconds. Best at trying ideas cheaply and action scenes.
Expressive faces and close-ups; frames and references. Best at close-ups and realistic footage.
Not sure? Leave Create on Auto: Pixie picks a model for each shot from what it needs (sound, references, length) and its budget.
Join the waitlist to try it
Run the same prompt on each and keep the one you like. The price shows first.