MiniMax Hailuo vs Runway
Compare MiniMax Hailuo and Runway: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Video Generation
Video Generation
Rating
β 3.5
β 3.5
Free Credits
66 credits/day
125 credits (one-time)
Refresh Period
daily
one-time
Resolution
720p-1080p
480p-720p
Watermark
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
No
No
Paid From
$9.99/month
$12/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
Runway
Pioneer in AI video generation. Gen-3 Alpha model delivers excellent quality. 125 free credits monthly, enough for a few high-quality short clips. Popular among professional creators.
Pros
- βMost comprehensive
- βBest video editing
- βIndustry standard
Cons
- βOnly 125 one-time credits
- βCredits don't refill
- βExpensive
Key Features
Video GenerationVideo EditingGreen ScreenMotion TrackingStyle Transfer