MiniMax Hailuo vs Google Gemini
Compare MiniMax Hailuo and Google Gemini: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Video Generation
LLM
Rating
β 3.5
β 3.5
Free Credits
66 credits/day
0 undefined
Refresh Period
daily
one-time
Resolution
720p-1080p
N/A
Watermark
Yes
No
Commercial Use
No
No
Paid From
$9.99/month
$19.99/month
MiniMax Hailuo
By MiniMax, natural motion effects that don't look AI-generated. 300 free credits on signup, generous for its category.
Pros
- βMost natural motion
- βGenerous free credits
- βSome videos without watermark
- βAvailable in China
Cons
- βOnly 5-6 seconds
- βComplex scenes may fail
Key Features
Natural motionImage to VideoText to VideoUp to 1080p300 credits for new usersOptimized human motion
Google Gemini
Google's AI assistant with Search integration. Free tier introduced weekly percentage caps in May 2026. Paid from $19.99/month.
Pros
- βGoogle Search integration for latest info
- βStrong multimodal capabilities
- βDeep Google ecosystem integration
- βAPI free tier ~1000 calls/day
Cons
- βFree tier heavily rate-limited
- βBasically unusable during peak hours
- βPro model hard to access for free users
- βPaid tiers are expensive
Key Features
AI ChatGoogle Search IntegrationImage UnderstandingVeo Video Generation (Paid)Gmail/Docs Integration