Short answer: Pick AgentReel if you want MiniMax H3 and Hailuo 2.3 alongside Veo 3.1, Kling, Seedance and other video models. AgentReel also has tools that turn clips into finished ads, carousels and lyric videos. Pick Hailuo AI if you mainly want MiniMax's own models, its photo templates and its Video Agent canvas, straight from the source. AgentReel's Starter plan costs $15.99 a month for 200 AgentReel credits (as of 2026-11-03, see pricing). Hailuo AI's Standard plan was $10.50 a month for 1,000 Hailuo credits on 29 October 2026, according to Aliteq. The two credit systems use different units, so compare cost per clip, not credit counts.
We used only public pages for this comparison. For Hailuo AI, we read its own site at hailuoai.video, its Hailuo 2.3 and Video Agent pages, MiniMax's Hailuo 2.3 launch post and the Hailuo app's App Store listing. We could not find Hailuo's live pricing page, so the plan prices come from third-party snapshots dated September and October 2026, and we link each one. For AgentReel, we used AgentReel's own product and pricing data. We ran no tests, and we quote no benchmark scores or quality rankings.
AgentReel vs Hailuo AI at a glance
| AgentReel | Hailuo AI | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Browser-based AI studio for short-form images and video | MiniMax's official AI video app (Aliteq) |
| MiniMax models | MiniMax H3 and Hailuo 2.3 | MiniMax H3, Hailuo 2.3, Hailuo 2.3 Fast and Hailuo 02 (Hailuo 2.3 page, Anijam) |
| Other video models | 19 more, including Veo 3.1, Kling 4.0, Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0, Runway and Vidu Q4 | Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 on paid plans (Aliteq) |
| Image models | 21, including Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst and Seedream 5.0 Pro | Image benefits listed on higher plans (Kingy AI) |
| Finished-post tools | Video ads, TikTok carousels, templates, B-roll cuts, lyric videos, code-to-video | Photo-to-video templates (hailuoai.video) and a node-based Video Agent (Video Agent page) |
| Mobile app | Runs in the browser | iOS app (App Store) |
| Entry price, monthly | $15.99 for 200 credits | $10.50 for 1,000 credits (Aliteq) |
| Failed jobs | Credits refunded automatically | Failed generations do not cost credits (Framesurfer) |
AgentReel
AgentReel is a browser-based AI studio for short-form visual content. It puts one prompt box in front of many image and video models. It also has tools that build finished posts.
MiniMax models next to every other major video model
AgentReel runs MiniMax H3 and Hailuo 2.3, the same model families Hailuo AI is built on. They sit in the same AI video generator as Veo 3.1, Seedance 2.5, Kling 4.0, Kling 3.0, Kling 3.0 Omni, Gemini Omni Video, Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash, Seedance 2.0, Wan 3.0, Wan 3.0 Prime, Runway, Kling 3.0 Turbo, Seedance 2.0 Fast, PixVerse V6, HappyHorse 1.1, Vidu Q4, Wan 2.7, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Grok Imagine Video. That makes 21 video models for text-to-video and image-to-video.
This helps when one model doesn't suit a shot. You can run a prompt on MiniMax H3 and then run the same prompt on Veo 3.1 or Kling 4.0. You don't need a second account or a second subscription.
Tools that turn clips into finished posts
A clip often isn't the end product. AgentReel has tools for the next step:
- The AI video ad generator builds video ads with a script, voice-over, clips and captions.
- The TikTok carousel tool makes TikTok photo carousels.
- AI video templates give you ready-made formats.
- B-roll cut cuts B-roll to a voice-over.
- The lyric video maker builds lyric videos from a song.
- Code to video has Claude write a custom video as code when no template fits.
Image models in the same workspace
The AI image generator handles text-to-image and image editing with 21 image models. These include Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2.1, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Flux 2 Pro, Ideogram V3 and Imagen 4. You can make a first frame with an image model and then animate it with MiniMax H3 in the same place. There are also single-purpose image tools.
Example output from Kie's Seedream 5.0 Pro page.
Every AgentReel tool shows its credit price before a job starts. If a job fails, its credits are refunded automatically.
Hailuo AI
Hailuo AI is MiniMax's own video app, and its official site is hailuoai.video (Aliteq). Go here if you want MiniMax's models straight from the company that makes them.
MiniMax's own models, first
Hailuo 2.3 supports text-to-video and image-to-video. Hailuo 2.3 Fast supports image-to-video only for now (Hailuo 2.3 page). MiniMax says Hailuo 2.3 improves physical actions, stylization and character micro-expressions. It also says the model handles anime, illustration, ink wash and game CG styles better (MiniMax news). According to MiniMax, the Fast model cuts batch creation costs by up to 50% (MiniMax news).
Hailuo AI also has the newer MiniMax H3 (Anijam). H3 came out on July 31, 2026. It makes up to 15 seconds of 2K video with stereo sound, multi-shot scenes and dialogue in 11 languages (Renderforest). Paid Hailuo plans also list access to Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 (Aliteq).
Clear per-clip credit costs for Hailuo 2.3
Hailuo publishes simple clip prices for Hailuo 2.3 (Hailuo 2.3 page):
- 25 credits for a 6-second 768p clip
- 50 credits for a 10-second 768p clip
- 50 credits for a 6-second 1080p clip
That makes budgeting easy if you stick with that model. Failed generations do not cost credits (Framesurfer).
Photo templates, a Video Agent and an iOS app
The Hailuo home page has photo-to-video templates. For example, you can upload a photo to make a skydiving or Formula racing video (hailuoai.video). The Hailuo Video Agent adds a workflow canvas where you chain generation nodes and preview results in real time (Video Agent page). MiniMax's Hailuo 2.3 launch post also describes a "one-click video generation" feature (MiniMax news). For phone and iPad work, the Hailuo AI app on the App Store does text-to-video and image-to-video (App Store).
Limits to know
Free and Standard plans run one task at a time. Pro and higher run two (Framesurfer). Ten-second Hailuo 2.3 clips need the Pro plan or higher (Framesurfer). Clips top out at 15 seconds, so Hailuo isn't built for long continuous scenes (Anijam).
AgentReel vs Hailuo AI prices
AgentReel prices below are as of 2026-11-03 and come from the AgentReel pricing page. Hailuo's monthly prices are a snapshot from 29 October 2026 (Aliteq). Its yearly rates come from another recent snapshot (Kingy AI). Hailuo shows promotional prices next to higher list prices, so check its site before you buy.
| Tier | AgentReel | Hailuo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, monthly | Starter: $15.99, 200 credits | Standard: $10.50 (list $14.99), 1,000 credits |
| Entry, yearly | Starter: $12.83 a month | Standard: $8.40 a month |
| Mid, monthly | Pro: $49.99, 1,000 credits | Pro: $38.00 (list $54.99), 4,500 credits |
| Mid, yearly | Pro: $39.16 a month | Pro: $30.40 a month |
| High, monthly | Ultra: $89.99, 2,000 credits | Master: $89.00 (list $119.99), 10,500 credits |
| High, yearly | Ultra: $71.66 a month | Master: $71.20 a month |
| Top tier | Ultra is the top plan | Max: $216.00 a month, 27,000 credits; $184.00 a month yearly |
| One-time credits | 100 for $19.99, 500 for $49.99, 1,000 for $82.99, 2,000 for $152.99, 5,000 for $366.99, 10,000 for $666.99 | In the iOS app: 500 for $4.99 up to 5,000 for $49.99 (App Store) |
The iOS app has its own plan prices: Standard at $9.99, Pro at $34.99 and Master at $79.99 a month (App Store).
An AgentReel credit and a Hailuo credit are different units. On AgentReel, each model has its own credit price. You can see it on the models page and before every job starts. On Hailuo, a 6-second 768p Hailuo 2.3 clip costs 25 credits (Hailuo 2.3 page). Compare what the clips you'll actually make would cost on each.
Which one should you choose?
- You want MiniMax H3 plus other major video models in one place: AgentReel. Run MiniMax H3, Veo 3.1, Kling and Seedance from one prompt box.
- You need a finished post, not just a clip: AgentReel, for ads with voice-over and captions, TikTok carousels, B-roll cuts and lyric videos.
- You also make images: AgentReel, with 21 image models in the same workspace.
- You mainly want MiniMax models at a lower entry price: Hailuo AI. Its Standard plan was $10.50 a month for 1,000 credits in late October 2026 (Aliteq).
- You want a node-based canvas for MiniMax video: Hailuo AI and its Video Agent.
- You work on an iPhone or iPad: Hailuo AI has an iOS app.
If MiniMax H3 is the model you care about most, our Wan 3.0 vs MiniMax H3 post compares it with another video model on AgentReel. To see how AgentReel compares with another model maker's own app, read AgentReel vs Kling AI. The models page lists every model with its settings and prices.
FAQ
Can I use MiniMax H3 on AgentReel?
Yes. AgentReel runs MiniMax H3 and Hailuo 2.3 in its AI video generator. You can switch to another video model from the same prompt box.
Is Hailuo AI cheaper than AgentReel?
Hailuo's entry price is lower. Its cheapest paid plan, Standard, was $10.50 a month for 1,000 credits as of September 2026 (Framesurfer), and AgentReel Starter is $15.99 a month as of 2026-11-03. The credit units differ, so compare the cost of the clips you plan to make. AgentReel shows each job's credit price before it starts.
Can I try either one without paying?
On AgentReel, models other than Z-Image need a credit purchase. Hailuo's free plan gives you a one-time pack of trial credits, and free downloads carry a watermark (Aliteq).
What happens if a generation fails?
On AgentReel, a failed job refunds its credits automatically. On Hailuo AI, failed generations do not cost credits (Framesurfer).
Can I use Hailuo AI videos commercially?
Hailuo's FAQ says any video you can download without a watermark is yours to use commercially (Framesurfer). Hailuo's terms spell out commercial rights only for content made on a paid plan (Aliteq). Read the current terms before you do client work.
Does Hailuo AI have models other than MiniMax?
Yes. Hailuo's paid plans list access to Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 next to its own models (Aliteq). AgentReel has 21 video models, including Veo 3.1, Kling 4.0, Seedance 2.5 and Wan 3.0.
How we compared
We checked these sources on 2026-11-03:
- Hailuo AI home page for photo-to-video templates.
- Hailuo 2.3 AI Video Generator page for supported modes and per-clip credit costs.
- Hailuo Video Agent page for the workflow canvas.
- MiniMax news: MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 for Hailuo 2.3 and Hailuo 2.3 Fast.
- Hailuo AI on the App Store for the iOS app and in-app prices.
- Aliteq: Is Hailuo AI free? for the 29 October 2026 plan prices, trial terms and model access.
- Framesurfer: Hailuo AI Video in 2026 for task limits, failed generations and commercial use.
- Kingy AI: Hailuo AI Review (2026) for yearly plan prices.
- Anijam: Hailuo AI Review 2026 for the model list and clip length.
- Renderforest: MiniMax H3 for MiniMax H3 specs and release date.
- AgentReel pricing and AgentReel product data for AgentReel plans, models and tools.
