Hailuo 02 vs Kling 3 Pro
Hailuo 02 and Kling 3 Pro are both available on Pixel Engine. This page compares what they actually cost and what they can do, generated from the live catalogue rather than written by hand.
Specifications side by side
| Hailuo 02 | Kling 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | video | video |
| Credits (base) | 8 | 16 |
| Cost per generation | $0.53–$0.80 | $1.07–$1.60 |
| Cost per second of video | $0.09–$0.13 | $0.21–$0.32 |
| Durations (s) | 6,10 | 5,10 |
| Resolutions | — | — |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 | 16:9,9:16,1:1 |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
| Start + end frame | No | No |
| Native audio | No | Yes |
| Requires an input image | No | No |
| Negative prompt | No | Yes |
| Seed control (repeatable results) | No | No |
| Multiple reference images | No | No |
| Served by | fal | fal |
Cost by clip length
| Length | Hailuo 02 | Kling 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5s | — | 16 credits |
| 6s | 8 credits | — |
| 10s | 14 credits | 32 credits |
Which should you use?
Hailuo 02 is the cheaper of the two per generation on current plan rates. That does not make it the better choice for every shot — check the capability rows above, because Kling 3 Pro may support options Hailuo 02 does not.
The concrete differences are:
- Credits (base): Hailuo 02 8, Kling 3 Pro 16
- Cost per generation: Hailuo 02 $0.53–$0.80, Kling 3 Pro $1.07–$1.60
- Cost per second of video: Hailuo 02 $0.09–$0.13, Kling 3 Pro $0.21–$0.32
- Durations (s): Hailuo 02 6,10, Kling 3 Pro 5,10
- Aspect ratios: Hailuo 02 16:9, Kling 3 Pro 16:9,9:16,1:1
- Native audio: Hailuo 02 No, Kling 3 Pro Yes
- Negative prompt: Hailuo 02 No, Kling 3 Pro Yes
Run the same prompt on both
Both models are on one account with shared credits, so you can generate the identical prompt on each and compare the real output instead of taking a table's word for it.
Start freeCommon questions
Which is cheaper, Hailuo 02 or Kling 3 Pro?
Hailuo 02 costs less per generation at current plan rates. Exact cost depends on clip length and resolution — see the cost table above.
Can I use both Hailuo 02 and Kling 3 Pro on one account?
Yes. Both are available on Pixel Engine from the same credit balance, so you can switch between them without a second subscription.
Which one generates audio?
Kling 3 Pro generates native audio with the video. The other produces silent video that you would need to score separately.
Can I animate an existing image?
Both models support image-to-video, so you can supply a still frame as the starting point rather than generating from text alone.