Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 2.0
MiniMax's cinematic realism vs ByteDance's reference-to-video with free audio. Both around 80-90 credits.
Hailuo 2.3 is no longer offered on Melies. Seedance 2.0 is available today. The specs below are kept for reference.
Hailuo 2.3 from MiniMax and Seedance 2.0 from ByteDance represent two different approaches to AI video generation. MiniMax's most capable video model with cinematic realism, advanced camera control, and improved motion physics. On the other side, byteDance's most advanced video model with native audio, cinematic quality, reference images, and up to 15s clips.
At 80 credits, Hailuo 2.3 costs 10 credits less than Seedance 2.0 (90 credits). Hailuo 2.3 is no longer offered on Melies. Seedance 2.0 is, along with the other current video models listed on the pricing page.
Updated November 2026
Hailuo 2.3 is no longer offered on Melies, so Seedance 2.0 is the one you can use here. At 90 credits, it is a fit for cinematic video with audio. For other options, compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 2.0: How They Compare
 Hailuo 2.3 |  Seedance 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | ByteDance |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| Cost | 80 | 90 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Max duration | 10 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 1080p | 480p, 720p |
Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 2.0: Cost Comparison
Hailuo 2.3 is 11% cheaper than Seedance 2.0. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | Hailuo 2.3 | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 400 | 450 |
| 10 videos | 800 | 900 |
| 25 videos | 2,000 | 2,250 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hailuo 2.3
- + More affordable (80 vs 90 credits)
- + Cinematic video realism
- + Improved motion physics and camera control
- + Character micro-expression rendering
- - No native audio
- - Shorter max duration (10s vs 15s)
Seedance 2.0
- + Cinematic video with audio
- + Native audio generation
- + Longer videos (up to 15s)
- + Up to 9 reference images for character consistency
- - More expensive (90 vs 80 credits)
Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 2.0: Which to Pick?
Video with sound effects or dialogue
Seedance 2.0 generates native audio alongside the video — no need to add sound in post-production.
Longer clips for storytelling
Seedance 2.0 supports up to 15 second clips, giving you more room for complete scenes.
Cinematic quality for a hero clip
Seedance 2.0 is the premium option when every frame counts — final cuts, presentations, or social media covers.
Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 2.0: FAQ
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