Kling 3.0 vs Hailuo 03
Kling 3.0 has the higher overall score (9.1/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs 1.6x less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $1.60.
| Criterion | Kling 3.0 | Hailuo 03 |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.1/10better | 8.7/10 |
| Realism | 9.0better | 8.7 |
| Motion | 9.3better | 8.9 |
| Prompt adherence | 8.9better | 8.5 |
| Art direction | 9.0better | 8.6 |
| Price of a 10 s video | $1.60 | $1.00better |
| Published API price | $0.16/s | $0.10/s |
| Generated audio | Yesbetter | No |
| Developer | Kuaishou | MiniMax |
| Released | February 2026 | April 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose Kling 3.0 if…
you care most about believable body and hand movement and dialogue between several characters.
- Believable body and hand movement
- Dialogue between several characters
- Excellent value for money
- Textures can look smoothed out at 720p
Choose Hailuo 03 if…
you care most about lowest price near the top of the ranking and handles fast motion well.
- Lowest price near the top of the ranking
- Handles fast motion well
- Resolution capped at 768p
Videos side by side
Examples generated by each model. Click to enlarge.
Kling 3.0
Hailuo 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Kling 3.0 and Hailuo 03?
Kling 3.0 (Kuaishou): Natural human motion and two-character dialogue at a reasonable price. Hailuo 03 (MiniMax): The cheapest of the high-end models, comfortable with live music and concert scenes.
Kling 3.0 or Hailuo 03: which one is better?
Kling 3.0 has the higher overall score (9.1/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs 1.6x less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $1.60.
Which is cheaper, Kling 3.0 or Hailuo 03?
Hailuo 03, at $1.00 per 10-second video through the API ($0.10/s), vs $1.60 for Kling 3.0.