Hailuo vs Wan 3.0
7 facts side by side from each company’s published specs and prices, plus our same-brief bench where both have run it. By GoCrazyAI Lab, method here.
Hailuo
by MiniMax · MiniMax H3
Wan 3.0
by Alibaba · Wan 3.0
The short answer
Hailuo wins 2 of the 3 rounds a number or a yes/no can decide, Wan 3.0 takes 1. In the Best AI video generators guide Hailuo is #6 (Best open model) and Wan 3.0 is #2 (Best for long takes).
Hailuo wins
2 / 3
MiniMax H3 leads the open-weights image-to-video board with audio and sits in the top five for text to video, yet it is one of the cheapest models to run, with 2K output and stereo sound. Because the weights are open it is available well beyond Hailuo, including in AI Video Pro.
Wan 3.0 wins
1 / 3
Wan 3.0 is first on the Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard, with and without audio, and generates up to 30 seconds with sound in a single pass, twice the length of most rivals. It is the pick when a scene has to play out without cuts, and it runs in our studio as Wan 3.0 Prime.
Round by round
Bold marks the winner of a row; rows without a number or yes/no have no winner. As published, checked September 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026.
| Spec | Hailuo | Wan 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | From $9.99/mo (Standard, per Hailuo) | $10/mo (Wan Pro) |
| Longest take | 15 s | 30 s |
| Top resolution | 2K | 1080p |
| Native audio | Yes | Yes |
| No-cost plan | Yes: new-user credits, watermarked | Yes: daily check-in credits |
| Vertical 9:16 | Yes | Not published |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
By the numbers
- Hailuo15s
- Wan 3.030s
- Hailuo$9.99
- Wan 3.0$10
See them work
Hailuo: what we like
- Top-four quality on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard at one of the lowest prices.
- Open weights: the same model is available to run elsewhere.
Watch out for
- Published prices vary between Hailuo pages, so confirm at checkout.
- Downloads on the no-cost tier carry a watermark.
Wan 3.0: what we like
- A native 30-second single take, the longest one-pass clip on this list.
- First on the Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard, with and without audio, as of October 20, 2026.
- Takes up to 20 reference assets to keep characters and products consistent.
Watch out for
- Still a public beta, and unlike Wan 2.2 its weights are not open.
- Tops out at 1080p.
Make it on GoCrazyAI
Try the top engines in one studio
GoCrazyAI runs Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0 Prime, MiniMax H3 and HappyHorse side by side in AI Video Pro, Veo 3.1, Kling and Grok Imagine in the classic generator, and Kling 4.0 behind the trend templates, so you can test the same idea on several engines and keep the best take. Plans from $9.99 a week.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to start, Hailuo or Wan 3.0?
Hailuo starts at From $9.99/mo (Standard, per Hailuo); Wan 3.0 at $10/mo (Wan Pro). No-cost tier: Hailuo yes: new-user credits, watermarked, Wan 3.0 yes: daily check-in credits. Prices as published on each company's pricing page, checked September 25, 2026.
Longest single take, in seconds: Hailuo or Wan 3.0?
Hailuo: 15 seconds. Wan 3.0: 30 seconds.
Can I use either on GoCrazyAI?
Hailuo's engine runs in our studio (MiniMax H3 on GoCrazyAI). Wan 3.0's engine runs in our studio (Wan 3.0 Prime on GoCrazyAI).
Sources
- Hailuo: MiniMax H3 announcement
- Hailuo: Hailuo: paid vs no-cost plans
- Hailuo: Hailuo payment policy
- Wan 3.0: Wan: model overview
- Wan 3.0: Wan pricing
- Wan 3.0: Wan 2.2 open weights (GitHub)
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