Hailuo AI review

Hailuo AI is MiniMax's consumer video app, and it opens straight into a prompt box. The current model, MiniMax H3, is described by MiniMax as offering native multimodal generation and precise multimodal editing, and the generator accepts up to 12 references through Omni Reference, which helps when a clip has to keep a character or product consistent. The interface shows 2K output and wide formats such as 21:9, plus a Hailuo Agent mode and a set of templates for ads and visual effects. Paid plans start from $9.99 per month. The weakness is transparency: the public pages do not lay out what each plan includes or whether a permanent free tier exists, so you need to sign in to compare. Editing and timeline tools are also thinner than in Runway or Flow. For quick reference-driven clips at a modest price, it is a reasonable alternative to Kling.

Who it is for

Creators who want a fast prompt box for short clips with multiple reference images.

Price

Paid plans from $9.99 per month.

From $9.99 /mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• MiniMax H3 video model with native multimodal generation
• Omni Reference with up to 12 reference inputs
• 2K output in widescreen formats such as 21:9
• Hailuo Agent for guided creation
• Ready-made creative templates for ads and effects

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Paid plans start at $9.99 per month
• Strength: Supports up to 12 references in one prompt
• Strength: Simple prompt box on the home screen
• Weakness: Full plan details sit behind sign in
• Weakness: A permanent free plan is not documented on the page
• Weakness: Fewer editing tools than Runway or Flow

Key facts

• Starting price: From $9.99 per month
• Model: MiniMax H3
• References: Up to 12 per prompt

Where it ranks

Hailuo AI is No. 8 in our Best AI Video Generators verdict.