In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Only Pika has a free plan.
- Both run on the same kinds of device (web).
Side by side
The details.
| Hailuo AI | Pika | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | MiniMax · China | Pika (Mellis Inc.) · US |
| What it says it is | “Today, we're launching MiniMax H3, a general-purpose multimodal generation model.” | — |
| Free plan | Not stated | Yes0 monthly credits ('packs only'); 'Not included: Commercial license' |
| Plans | Not shown | Starter: $10 a monthCreator: $35 a monthFancy: $95 a month |
| Runs on | web | web |
| Latest update | MiniMax H3, Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| Its terms | — | “Included: Commercial license”Who owns what you make · Pika pricing |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · company-reported |
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