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Dreamina (Seedance) vs Hailuo AI

Price, free plan, ease of use, features and strengths, compared side by side, so you can pick the right one for your project.

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In short

Dreamina (Seedance) is stronger on AI avatars and templates, while Hailuo AI has the edge on value for money and ease of use. On price, Hailuo AI starts lower (paid plans from $7.99/mo). Both have a free plan or free credits, so you can try them before paying.

Choose Dreamina (Seedance) if…

  • you need AI avatars or presenters
  • you like starting from templates
  • voice quality is a priority
  • you mostly make: product advertisement and AI avatar video

Choose Hailuo AI if…

  • you want a lower starting price ($7.99/mo)
  • you want the best value for money
  • you want the easiest tool to learn

Strengths compared

Our editorial ratings out of 10, the same ones the quiz uses. They never depend on commission.

Dreamina (Seedance)Hailuo AI
Best quality 9/108/10
Realism 9/108/10
Ease of use 8/108/10
Speed 7/107/10
AI avatars 5/102/10
Voice quality 5/103/10
Templates 6/104/10
Editing 4/104/10
Price 8/109/10

At a glance

Dreamina (Seedance)Hailuo AI
CategoryAI Video GeneratorsAI Video Generators
PriceFree daily credits, paid from $14/mo (billed yearly) or $15 monthlyFree daily credits, paid from $7.99/mo
Free planYesYes
DifficultyBeginnerBeginner
Community rating—★ 4.0
Best forCinematic / creative video, TikTok / Instagram Reel, Social media content, Product advertisement, AI avatar videoTikTok / Instagram Reel, Social media content, Cinematic / creative video
Key features
  • Seedance 2.5, 2.0 and Mini video models: text, image, sketch and reference to video
  • Synced audio, multi-scene storytelling and up to 4K output
  • Up to 12 reference assets per video (images, videos, audio)
  • Seedream image models plus partner models such as Veo 3.1 and Nano Banana
  • Avatar maker, talking avatars and lip-sync
  • Video extension and up to 60 fps smoothing on paid plans
  • Text-to-video and image-to-video
  • 1080p, up to 10-second clips on paid plans
  • Watermark-free downloads on paid plans
  • Parallel generations on higher plans
Pros
  • Direct access to Seedance, one of the most talked-about video models
  • Free daily credits to test before paying
  • Video, image and avatars in a single subscription
  • Low entry price
  • Expressive faces and character motion
  • Simple interface
Cons
  • Watermark removal and lip-sync require a paid plan
  • Seedance 2.0 Pro uses credits fast (about 19 ten-second videos a month on Basic)
  • Prices and promotions vary by country and payment method
  • Free clips are 720p, watermarked and not for commercial use
  • Short clips only
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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Dreamina (Seedance) or Hailuo AI?

Dreamina (Seedance) starts at Free daily credits, paid from $14/mo (billed yearly) or $15 monthly and Hailuo AI at Free daily credits, paid from $7.99/mo. Prices change often, so check the official sites before subscribing.

Do Dreamina (Seedance) and Hailuo AI have a free plan?

Both have a free plan or free credits, so you can try them before paying.

Which is easier for beginners, Dreamina (Seedance) or Hailuo AI?

Both are rated beginner level, so the learning curve is similar.

Is Dreamina (Seedance) better than Hailuo AI?

Neither is better for everyone. Dreamina (Seedance) is stronger on AI avatars and templates, while Hailuo AI has the edge on value for money and ease of use. On price, Hailuo AI starts lower (paid plans from $7.99/mo). Both have a free plan or free credits, so you can try them before paying. The quiz weighs these differences against your own use case, budget and level.

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