Hailuo 2.3 vs WAN v2.6
MiniMax's motion physics at 80 credits vs Alibaba's 15-second multi-shot clips at 70 credits.
Hailuo 2.3 and WAN v2.6 are no longer offered on Melies. The specs below are kept for reference. See the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Hailuo 2.3 from MiniMax and WAN v2.6 from Alibaba 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, alibaba's latest video model with multi-shot prompts and reference-to-video support.
At 70 credits, WAN v2.6 costs 10 credits less than Hailuo 2.3 (80 credits). Neither Hailuo 2.3 nor WAN v2.6 is offered on Melies anymore. The pricing page lists the current video models and their credit costs.
Updated November 2026
Neither Hailuo 2.3 nor WAN v2.6 is offered on Melies anymore. Compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Hailuo 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: How They Compare
 Hailuo 2.3 |  WAN v2.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| Cost | 80 | 70 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Max duration | 10 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
Hailuo 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: Cost Comparison
WAN v2.6 is 13% cheaper than Hailuo 2.3. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | Hailuo 2.3 | WAN v2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 400 | 350 |
| 10 videos | 800 | 700 |
| 25 videos | 2,000 | 1,750 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hailuo 2.3
- + Cinematic video realism
- + Improved motion physics and camera control
- + Character micro-expression rendering
- + Anime and illustration style support
- - More expensive (80 vs 70 credits)
- - Shorter max duration (10s vs 15s)
WAN v2.6
- + More affordable (70 vs 80 credits)
- + Multi-shot storytelling
- + Longer videos (up to 15s)
- + Reference-to-video for character consistency
- - Higher price point relative to speed tier
Hailuo 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: FAQ
Practical answers before you start creating.
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