Hailuo
MiniMax
✓ 17 Aug 2026
Cinematic camera moves and character reference, cheap per generation.
Overview
Strong physics and human motion, native 4K since April 2026, and the most generous free tier in the category at 66 credits a day.
Best for: video editing
Pricing
Free
Free
Standard
$10/mo
Pro
$37/mo
Premier
$92/mo
Ultra
$180/mo
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Price history
- Ultra recorded at $180 · 17 Aug 2026
- Premier recorded at $92 · 17 Aug 2026
- Pro recorded at $37 · 17 Aug 2026
- Standard recorded at $10 · 17 Aug 2026
- Free recorded at $0 · 17 Aug 2026
Facts
| Category | Video |
|---|---|
| Company | Kuaishou |
| Free plan | Yes |
| Starting price | $10/mo |
| Top plan | $180/mo |
| Pricing model | freemium |
| API | Not verified |
| Open weights | Not verified |
| Commercial use | Not verified |
| Rating | Not rated — we do not publish scores we cannot source. |
Data
Last verified: 17 Aug 2026
Pricing source: klingai.com
Listing status: Unclaimed, verified
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