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Hailuo AI vs Wan 2.1

Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1 are both Video Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeHailuo AIWan 2.1
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorMiniMaxAlibaba
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.5
PricingFreemiumFree
PlatformsWeb, MobileSelf-hosted, Model weights, ComfyUI
Key featuresText/image video creation, H3 multimodal reference workflows, Native stereo audio described for H3Text-to-video checkpoints, Separate image and first/last-frame models, 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoYes

Key differences

  • Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1 carry the same editorial score (4.5★).
  • Hailuo AI is Freemium, while Wan 2.1 is Free.
  • Wan 2.1 is open source (its code is public), while Hailuo AI is proprietary.
  • Hailuo AI runs on Web, Mobile; Wan 2.1 runs on Self-hosted, Model weights, ComfyUI.

Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1 at a glance

Hailuo AI

MiniMax

MiniMax's hosted visual creation app with H3 multimodal video workflows; the app's content terms and pricing differ from the separately licensed H3 model release.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Evaluate Hailuo for reviewed short video drafts after confirming current app pricing and permissions. An H3 model license does not settle the app's commercial or privacy terms.

Strengths

  • Multimodal references and audio/video workflows are documented
  • Model documentation explains Base versus2K regeneration

Key features

  • Text/image video creation
  • H3 multimodal reference workflows
  • Native stereo audio described for H3
  • Separate hosted app and licensed model routes

Best for

  • Authorized multimodal reference experiments
  • Short audiovisual storyboard drafts
  • Evaluating hosted creation separately from model deployment
Read the full Hailuo AI review →

Wan 2.1

Alibaba

The downloadable Wan2.1 video-model release, with separate text, image and first/last-frame checkpoints under Apache-2.0; hardware and content rights still require review.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Consider Wan2.1 when you can operate the exact checkpoint and review generated footage, rights and resource use.

Strengths

  • Published task-specific checkpoints
  • Self-managed video workflow options

Key features

  • Text-to-video checkpoints
  • Separate image and first/last-frame models
  • 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices
  • Optional local or API prompt expansion

Best for

  • Reviewed text/image video drafts
  • Experiments with a specifically licensed checkpoint
Read the full Wan 2.1 review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Hailuo AI also lists: Text/image video creation, H3 multimodal reference workflows, Native stereo audio described for H3, Separate hosted app and licensed model routes
  • Wan 2.1 also lists: Text-to-video checkpoints, Separate image and first/last-frame models, 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices, Optional local or API prompt expansion

Frequently asked questions

Is Hailuo AI or Wan 2.1 better?

Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1 carry the same editorial score (4.5★), so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, Hailuo AI or Wan 2.1?

Hailuo AI is Freemium and Wan 2.1 is Free. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1 open source?

Wan 2.1 is open source, while Hailuo AI is proprietary.

What platforms do Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1 support?

Hailuo AI supports Web, Mobile; Wan 2.1 supports Self-hosted, Model weights, ComfyUI.

What are the main features of Hailuo AI and Wan 2.1?

Hailuo AI: Text/image video creation, H3 multimodal reference workflows, Native stereo audio described for H3, Separate hosted app and licensed model routes. Wan 2.1: Text-to-video checkpoints, Separate image and first/last-frame models, 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices, Optional local or API prompt expansion.

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