Seedance 2.0 vs Hailuo 2.3.
Seedance 2.0 is the longer, higher-resolution option. Hailuo 2.3 is the cheaper short-clip option known for natural people. Here is how they compare on the numbers.
Seedance 2.0 vs Hailuo 2.3, at a glance
| At a glance | Seedance 2.0 | Hailuo 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | MiniMax |
| Credit cost | Seedance 2.0 costs from 10 credits (5s at 480p) up to 68 credits (15s at 720p), scaling with duration and resolution. | Hailuo 2.3 costs 7 credits for a 6-second clip and 14 credits for a 10-second clip, both at 768p. |
| Typical wait | ~3 min | ~1 min |
| Clip lengths | 5s, 10s, 15s | 6s, 10s |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p | 768p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9, 9:21 | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 |
| Plan needed | Seedance 2.0 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). | Hailuo 2.3 does not need a paid plan, but video uses paid credits, from a plan or a credit pack. |
| Strongest at | Exceptional motion quality — movement that reads as intentional, not warped. | Natural human expressions and body movement. |
Specs and credit costs come from Lovino's model pages and were checked in October 2026. Models are updated by their makers, so check the model page for the current numbers.
The honest answer.
Neither model wins every job. Here's where each one earns its place.
Pick Seedance 2.0 when
- You need clips of 5, 10 or 15 seconds. Hailuo 2.3 makes 6 or 10.
- You want up to 720p. Hailuo 2.3 renders at 768p only, and Seedance lists 480p and 720p.
- You want optional generated audio, or a square or ultra-wide shape.
- Motion quality matters more than cost or wait time.
Pick Hailuo 2.3 when
- People are the subject: natural expressions and body movement are its strength.
- You want a quick result: about a minute, against about three for Seedance 2.0.
- You want a lower price: 7 credits for 6 seconds, 14 for 10.
- You are not on a paid plan but hold paid credits from a pack.
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| Plan | Per month | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 credits per day |
| Plus | $7.99 | 50 credits per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | 200 credits per month |
| Max | $44.99 | 500 credits per month |
Questions, answered.
Which is better, Seedance 2.0 or Hailuo 2.3?
It depends on the clip. Seedance 2.0 gives longer clips, optional audio and more aspect ratios. Hailuo 2.3 is quicker and cheaper for short clips and is built for natural human movement.
Which is cheaper?
Hailuo 2.3 costs 7 credits for a 6-second clip and 14 credits for a 10-second clip, both at 768p. Seedance 2.0 costs from 10 credits (5s at 480p) up to 68 credits (15s at 720p), scaling with duration and resolution.
Is video free on Lovino?
No. The free daily credits cover images only. Video uses paid credits, from a paid plan or a credit pack. Hailuo 2.3 does not need a plan, but it does need paid credits.
Can Hailuo 2.3 animate a photo?
Yes. Upload an image as the first frame and it animates from there. Seedance 2.0 also does image-to-video.
Can I use Seedance 2.0 and Hailuo 2.3 on one plan?
Yes. Both run in the same studio and draw from the same credit balance, so you can run the same prompt through each and keep the better result. Paid plans start at $7.99/month.
Do I need a paid plan for Seedance 2.0 or Hailuo 2.3?
Seedance 2.0 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). Hailuo 2.3 does not need a paid plan, but video uses paid credits, from a plan or a credit pack.
The fastest way to decide is to see for yourself
Run the same prompt through both models and compare the clips.