Video models
Hailuo H3 vs Kling 4.0
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, Hailuo H3 costs less: 20 Sparks a second against 30 (5 seconds: about $1.00 against $1.50).
- Kling 4.0 makes longer clips: up to 30 seconds, against 15 for Hailuo H3.
- Kling 4.0 goes up to 1080p; Hailuo H3 up to 720p.
- Hailuo H3 is Standard quality and Kling 4.0 is Pro.
Side by side
| Hailuo H3 | Kling 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Kuaishou |
| Quality tier | Standard | Pro |
| Price at 480p | 12 Sparks/s ($0.60 for 5 s) | Not offered |
| Price at 720p | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) | 30 Sparks/s ($1.50 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | Not offered | 48 Sparks/s ($2.40 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 5 to 15 seconds | 3 to 30 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | No |
| 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; References: up to 10 pictures, 5 videos (30 s of video in all) |
| Shapes | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 21:9 |
| Free plan | Paid plans | Paid plans |
Which to use
Expressive faces and close-ups; frames and references. Best at close-ups and realistic footage.
Big action and camera moves, up to 30 s; frames and references. Best at action scenes 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.