MiniMax Hailuo vs Windsurf
Compare MiniMax Hailuo and Windsurf: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Video Generation
Coding Assistant
Rating
β 3.5
β 4
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
$20/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
Windsurf
AI coding IDE, formerly Codeium. Free plan at $0/month with Light usage. Cascade feature for multi-file editing. Pro at $20/mo.
Pros
- βFree plan $0/mo
- βGreat Cascade multi-file editing
- βClean interface
- βStudent pricing available
Cons
- βLimited free usage
- βFewer model choices than Cursor
- βDirection uncertain after acquisition
Key Features
Cascade multi-file editingAI Agent modeTab smart completionJetBrains pluginStudent pricing