Hailuo AI vs Vidu
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the video-generation space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Hailuo AI
MiniMax's text-to-video model with high realism and a freemium plan accessible outside China
Free + $10/mo
Read full review →Vidu
Shengshu's text-to-video generator with strong character consistency and fast generation
Free + $19/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Hailuo AI | Vidu | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | MiniMax's text-to-video model with high realism and a freemium plan accessible outside China | Shengshu's text-to-video generator with strong character consistency and fast generation |
| Pricing | Free + $10/mo | Free + $19/mo |
| Categories | video-generation, chinese-ai | video-generation, chinese-ai |
| Made by | MiniMax | Shengshu Technology |
| Launched | 2024-08 | 2024-07 |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Status | active | active |
Hailuo AI highlights
- + Text-to-video generation up to 6 seconds per clip
- + High realism on human subjects and portrait-style footage
- + Image-to-video animation from reference photos
- + Motion consistency across complex scenes with multiple subjects
- + Fast generation speeds relative to comparable quality tier
Vidu highlights
- + Text-to-video generation with character consistency
- + Image-to-video from reference stills
- + Vidu Q1 architecture released 2025
- + Multiple aspect ratio support
- + High-motion quality on character subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Hailuo AI or Vidu?
Neither is universally better. Hailuo AI (Free + $10/mo) leans into video-generation, while Vidu (Free + $19/mo) is closer to video-generation. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Hailuo AI and Vidu?
Hailuo AI is free + $10/mo. Vidu is free + $19/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Hailuo AI and Vidu together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.