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Home / Comparisons / Hailuo (MiniMax) vs LTX Video (Lightricks)● Last verified: April 1, 2026

Hailuo (MiniMax) vs LTX Video (Lightricks)

Hailuo
7.7/10
vs
LTX
7.2/10

We have tested both Hailuo (MiniMax) and LTX Video (Lightricks) extensively in production. Hailuo scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 7.2/10), but LTX may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated option. For volume production where ...

Best for quality:HailuoBest for value:HailuoBest for ease of use:Hailuo
Feature comparisonNO. /01
FeatureHailuoLTX
Max Resolution 1080p 768p
Max Video Length 6s 5s
Text to Video
Image to Video
Video to Video
Native Audio
Lip Sync
Character Consistency
Camera Control
API Available
Open Source
Batch Processing
Commercial License
Quality 7 6.5
Speed 9 9.5
Value 9.5 9
Ease of Use 7.5 6
Overall Rating 7.7 7.2
Pricing comparisonNO. /02
PricingHailuoLTX
Free Tier Limited daily credits Fully open-source (Apache 2.0)
Starting Price $9.99/mo N/A
Pro Tier $29.99/mo N/A
Enterprise N/A N/A
API Cost/Second $0.017 $0.05
Pricing Model pay-per-use pay-per-use
Which should you choose?NO. /03

We have tested both Hailuo (MiniMax) and LTX Video (Lightricks) extensively in production. Hailuo scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 7.2/10), but LTX may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated option. For volume production where cost matters, the more cost-effective option wins.

Key differencesNO. /04
  • Hailuo outputs at 1080p while LTX maxes out at 768p
  • LTX includes native audio generation, Hailuo does not
  • API pricing: Hailuo at $0.017/sec vs LTX at $0.05/sec
  • LTX is open-source, Hailuo is proprietary
Frequently asked questionsNO. /05
01Is Hailuo or LTX better for beginners?+
Hailuo has a more intuitive interface. Hailuo scores 7.5/10 for ease of use, while LTX scores 6.0/10.
02Which is cheaper, Hailuo or LTX?+
Hailuo starts at free, while LTX starts at free. Cheapest API pricing at $0.017/sec for 512p. Higher tiers available. API via fal.ai.
03Can I use Hailuo and LTX together?+
Yes. Many production teams, including ours at Apostle, use multiple AI tools for different stages of a project. You might use one tool for exploration and another for final delivery.

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