Video models
Hailuo H3 vs Kling 3.0
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 they cost the same: 20 Sparks a second (about $1.00 for 5 seconds).
- Only Kling 3.0 makes its own sound; the other is silent (add music or a voice in Sound).
- Only Hailuo H3 takes reference pictures or videos, to keep a character or a move.
Side by side
| Hailuo H3 | Kling 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Kuaishou |
| Quality tier | Standard | Standard |
| Price at 480p | 12 Sparks/s ($0.60 for 5 s) | Not offered |
| Price at 720p | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 5 to 15 seconds | 3 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | Yes |
| Starts from | 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) | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on |
| Shapes | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| Free plan | Paid plans | Paid plans |
Which to use
Expressive faces and close-ups; frames and references. Best at close-ups and realistic footage.
Reliable motion with native voices and sound effects. Best at action scenes.
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.