MiniMax H3 vs Hailuo 2.3 Fast
MiniMax H3 and Hailuo 2.3 Fast, both by MiniMax, side by side: what each does, what a run costs in credits, and when to pick which. Both run on Kinoseed with one plan.
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Side by side
| Feature | MiniMax H3 | Hailuo 2.3 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | MiniMax | MiniMax |
| What it does | text or image to video, 5, 8 or 10 second clips, up to 2K | image to video, 6 or 10 second clips |
| Text to video | Yes | No, starts from an image |
| Start image | Yes | Yes |
| End image | Yes, optional | No |
| Clip length | 5, 8 or 10 seconds | 6 or 10 seconds |
| Resolution | 480P, 768P or 2K | Set by the model |
| Sound | No | No |
| Price for the benchmark clip | 50 credits (5 seconds at 480P) | 40 credits (6 seconds) |
| Cheapest run | 50 credits for a 5-second clip at 480P | 40 credits for a 6-second clip |
Prices are the credits a run spends, from the same rates the studio and the API charge.
Which to pick
- Hailuo 2.3 Fast costs less per clip: 40 credits for 6 seconds, against 50 for 5 seconds at 480P on MiniMax H3.
- Only MiniMax H3 starts from words alone. Hailuo 2.3 Fast needs a start image.
- MiniMax H3 takes an end image too, so you can fix the first and the last shot.
About MiniMax H3
MiniMax H3 is the video model that follows Hailuo 2.3 from MiniMax. Unlike Hailuo 2.3 it also works from text alone, and it can take a start image and an end image.
Clips are 5 or 10 seconds long in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 when you start from text. When you start from an image, the clip takes its framing from that image. It renders at 480p, 768p or 2K.
MiniMax H3: prices and examplesAbout Hailuo 2.3 Fast
Hailuo 2.3 Fast is the quicker, lower-cost version of MiniMax's Hailuo 2.3. In Kinoseed it animates a start image: upload a photo and describe what should happen.
Clips are 6 or 10 seconds long, and the aspect ratio follows your image, so there is little to set.
Hailuo 2.3 Fast: prices and examplesQuestions
- What is the difference between MiniMax H3 and Hailuo 2.3 Fast?
- MiniMax H3 is the video model that follows Hailuo 2.3 from MiniMax. Unlike Hailuo 2.3 it also works from text alone, and it can take a start image and an end image. Hailuo 2.3 Fast is the quicker, lower-cost version of MiniMax's Hailuo 2.3. In Kinoseed it animates a start image: upload a photo and describe what should happen.
- Which is cheaper, MiniMax H3 or Hailuo 2.3 Fast?
- MiniMax H3 starts at 50 credits for a 5-second clip at 480P; Hailuo 2.3 Fast at 40 credits for a 6-second clip. Runs spend credits from a plan.
- Should I use MiniMax H3 or Hailuo 2.3 Fast?
- Hailuo 2.3 Fast costs less per clip: 40 credits for 6 seconds, against 50 for 5 seconds at 480P on MiniMax H3. Only MiniMax H3 starts from words alone. Hailuo 2.3 Fast needs a start image. MiniMax H3 takes an end image too, so you can fix the first and the last shot.