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Hailuo AI alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll AI video generators

Top picks

  • Runway logo

    Best overall

    Runway

    Starting price: $12/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Standard

  • Pika logo

    Best free option

    Pika

    Starting price: $8/month billed annually ($10 monthly), Starter

Common reasons people leave Hailuo AI: clips are short, so longer pieces need stitching in an editor, and much of the site renders in JavaScript and documentation is thin. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hailuo AI, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Runway currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Runway logoRunwayFree plan + paid$12/month billed annually ($15 monthly), StandardNoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 783.8
2Luma AI (Dream Machine) logoLuma AI (Dream Machine)Paid$30 a month (Plus)NoWeb7 of 764.8
3Pika logoPikaFree plan + paid$8/month billed annually ($10 monthly), StarterNoWeb, iOS7 of 761.8
4Higgsfield logoHiggsfieldFree plan + paid—NoWeb5 of 557.5
5Kling AI logoKling AIFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.9
6PixVerse logoPixVerseFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 454.5
7Google Flow logoGoogle FlowFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 453.4
  1. Runway logo

    1. RunwayTop pick

    Best for: Filmmakers and creative teams who want strong in-house video models plus editing tools in one studio

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    83.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    A fuller creative suite with editing tools and its own Gen models, popular with filmmakers and agencies.

    Pros

    • Own video models plus third-party ones under one credit balance
    • Video-to-video editing with Aleph, not just generation
    • Mobile apps and a developer API

    Cons

    • Free plan credits are one-time, not monthly
    • Standard and Pro credits don't roll over
    • Projects are capped on lower plans (3 on Standard)
    Visit Runway Compare with Hailuo AIDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Runway a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 125 one-time credits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $12/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Standard
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iPhone and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    Max plan only (1 month)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $28/month billed annually ($35 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Max plan
    $76/month billed annually ($95 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026runwayml.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Luma AI (Dream Machine) logo

    2. Luma AI (Dream Machine)

    Best for: Agencies and creative teams producing whole campaigns rather than single clips

    PaidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    Dream Machine offers similar text- and image-to-video with good camera control and a clean interface.

    Pros

    • One subscription covers Luma's Ray models and many third-party models
    • Agent keeps context across a whole project
    • HDR and EXR output for professional pipelines

    Cons

    • No ongoing free plan; paid plans start at $30/month
    • Agent-first workflow is more than casual users need
    • Higher-resolution video uses credits quickly
    Visit Luma AI (Dream Machine) Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Luma AI (Dream Machine) a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Starting price
    $30 a month (Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial use
    Included from Plus
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    SSO
    Team plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Ray3.2 video API
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $90 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Ultra plan
    $300 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    Up to 20%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lumalabs.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Pika logo

    3. Pika

    Best for: Social creators and marketers who want simple task-focused apps over a full video suite

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    Quick, playful effects and short clips for social media at a low entry price.

    Pros

    • Low-cost entry plan with access to all models
    • Task-specific apps that are easy to learn
    • Audio tools for music, speech and sound effects
    • Works inside ChatGPT and via MCP

    Cons

    • Free plan includes no monthly credits, only paid packs
    • Commercial licence needs a paid plan
    • Plan credits reset each month and do not roll over
    Visit Pika Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Pika a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 with credit packs, no watermark
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $8/month billed annually ($10 monthly), Starter
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
    Max clip length
    30-second multi-shot
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
    ChatGPT plugin
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
    Creator plan
    $28/month billed annually ($35 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
    Fancy plan
    From $76/month billed annually (from $95 monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pika.art(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Higgsfield logo

    4. Higgsfield

    Best for: Social and marketing creators who want many AI video models and effects under one subscription

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    Bundles many video models, including third-party ones, plus cinematic camera presets in one subscription.

    Pros

    • Access to many leading video and image models in one place
    • Cinematic camera presets and effects suited to short-form social video
    • API and MCP server for automation

    Cons

    • Credit costs vary by model, which makes spending hard to predict
    • The interface is crowded with launches and promotions
    • Pricing page renders in JavaScript, so plans are hard to compare without signing in
    Visit Higgsfield Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Higgsfield a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Headquarters
    San Francisco
    Checked Nov 8, 2026higgsfield.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    25 million (company figure)
    Checked Nov 4, 2026higgsfield.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    In-house models
    Soul 2.0, Soul Cinema
    Checked Nov 8, 2026higgsfield.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Third-party video models
    Kling, Sora 2, Veo 3.1, Seedance
    Checked Nov 4, 2026higgsfield.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.higgsfield.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Kling AI logo

    5. Kling AI

    Best for: Creators who want realistic, cinematic clips with sound at a lower cost per video

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    Another leading Chinese video model with strong motion and longer clips, plus lip-sync and image-to-video in one app.

    Pros

    • Kling 4.0 generates audio together with video
    • Native 4K image generation for start frames and stills
    • MCP server and CLI for batch and agent-driven production

    Cons

    • Queues for free users can be slow at busy times
    • Run by a China-based company, which some organisations restrict
    • Pricing is shown only after signing in
    Visit Kling AI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kling AI a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Latest video model
    Kling 4.0 with audio
    Checked Nov 8, 2026klingai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Image resolution
    Native 4K
    Checked Nov 8, 2026klingai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agent integration
    MCP and CLI
    Checked Nov 8, 2026klingai.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. PixVerse logo

    6. PixVerse

    Best for: Social creators and marketers who want quick AI clips from prompts, photos or templates

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    54.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    Cheap, fast text- and image-to-video with effect templates, handy when Hailuo credits run out on short social clips.

    Pros

    • Large library of effect templates for quick social clips
    • Own models plus third-party models in one place
    • Mobile apps, a CLI and an API alongside the web app
    • Team plan with a shared credit pool and roles

    Cons

    • Credit-based, so heavy use gets expensive
    • Clips are short and need stitching for longer videos
    • Pricing is shown only inside the app, not on a public page
    Visit PixVerse Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is PixVerse a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Own models
    PixVerse V6, C1, R2
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Command-line tool
    PixVerse CLI
    Checked Nov 8, 2026pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    Shared credits for teams of 2–100
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.pixverse.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Google Flow logo

    7. Google Flow

    Best for: Google AI subscribers who want Veo text-to-video and scene building in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    53.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hailuo AI

    Google's filmmaking tool built on Veo, with generated audio and scene-by-scene editing for longer stories than single Hailuo clips.

    Pros

    • Direct access to Google's Veo video models and scene tools
    • Daily free credits let you try it without paying
    • Credits come bundled with Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra plans

    Cons

    • Free users may be blocked from video generation at peak hours
    • Heavy use needs the expensive Ultra plans for enough credits
    • Clips are only a few seconds each, so longer edits take many generations
    Visit Google Flow Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.349
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Flow a good Hailuo AI alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free credits
    50 credits per day
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google AI Pro credits
    1,000 extra credits per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Models
    Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Peak-hour limits
    Non-subscribers may be blocked 2–5 PM UTC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hailuo AI alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Runway logo

Best Hailuo AI alternative for most people

Runway

A fuller creative suite with editing tools and its own Gen models, popular with filmmakers and agencies.

Pika logo

Best Hailuo AI alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Pika

Quick, playful effects and short clips for social media at a low entry price.

Kling AI logo

Best Hailuo AI alternative for iPhone and Android

Kling AI

Another leading Chinese video model with strong motion and longer clips, plus lip-sync and image-to-video in one app.

Luma AI (Dream Machine) logo

Best Hailuo AI alternative for working in the browser

Luma AI (Dream Machine)

Dream Machine offers similar text- and image-to-video with good camera control and a clean interface.

Hailuo AI alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hailuo AI?

Runway ranks first right now. A fuller creative suite with editing tools and its own Gen models, popular with filmmakers and agencies. Luma AI (Dream Machine) and Pika follow it in our ranking.

Hailuo AI vs Runway: what's the difference?

Both Hailuo AI and Runway are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Hailuo AI free?

Hailuo AI is free with paid plans.

How much do Hailuo AI alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Hailuo AI alternatives: Runway, $12/month billed annually ($15 monthly), Standard; Luma AI (Dream Machine), $30 a month (Plus); Pika, $8/month billed annually ($10 monthly), Starter. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Hailuo AI?

Yes. Runway (free plan + paid), Pika (free plan + paid), Higgsfield (free plan + paid) and Kling AI (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hailuo AI?

None of the 7 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Hailuo AI?

The complaints we hear most: clips are short, so longer pieces need stitching in an editor; much of the site renders in JavaScript and documentation is thin; credits run out quickly at higher resolutions.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hailuo AI, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.