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AI Tool Comparison
Hailuo AI vs RunwayML
A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.
Hailuo AI
Generate AI video with the most realistic human motion available — natural walking, gestures, and facial expressions that hold up where other tools fall apart.
Video
freemium
RunwayML
Generate and edit video with Gen-4.5 — or access Kling, Veo 3.1, and Seedance from the same interface. The multi-model video studio used by professional filmmakers.
Video
freemium
| Attribute | Hailuo AI | RunwayML |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Video | Video |
| Pricing | freemium | freemium |
| Pricing Detail | Free web app / API via MiniMax | Free (limited) / $12/mo Standard / $28/mo Pro / $76/mo Unlimited |
| Rating | ★ 4.6(3,800 reviews) | ★ 4.6(3,200 reviews) |
Key Features
Hailuo AI
- Realistic human motion — the benchmark for natural limb and facial movement
- Text-to-video and image-to-video modes
- Up to 1080p output resolution
- 6-second clips with options to extend
- Free daily generation quota via the web app
- API access via MiniMax for programmatic integration
RunwayML
- Gen-2 Video Generation
- Text to Video
- Image to Video
- Video to Video
- AI Magic Tools for editing
Pros
Hailuo AI
- •Best human motion realism of any publicly available video model
- •Free web app is genuinely usable — not just a limited preview
- •Handles reference image-to-video with strong style fidelity
RunwayML
- •Cutting edge video generation
- •Browser-based
- •Wide variety of AI tools
- •Constantly shipping new features
Cons
Hailuo AI
- 6-second maximum clip length is shorter than Runway or Kling
- Complex scene composition trails Sora and Runway
- API access requires MiniMax registration, not available directly through Hailuo
RunwayML
- Credits get used up quickly
- Video generation can be hit or miss
- Steep learning curve for best results