Minimax (Hailuo AI) Review
The speed king of AI video — fast generation times and a solid free tier make it great for iteration.
Rating: 4.3/5
Minimax's Hailuo AI is the fastest video generator we tested — clips render in seconds rather than the minutes typical of competitors. That speed makes it ideal for iterating on ideas or producing quick social content. The free tier is generous enough to get real work done. The trade-offs are a short max clip length (~6 seconds) and output quality that, while good, doesn't match Runway or Kling at the top end. Pick Hailuo when speed of iteration matters more than cinematic polish.
Pros
- Fastest generation speed in the category — videos ready in seconds, not minutes
- Solid free tier that allows meaningful experimentation
- Good motion coherence and natural-looking movement
Cons
- Max clip length is short (~6 seconds)
- Output resolution and detail lag behind Runway and Kling