Hailuo 02 vs LTX 1
Hailuo 02 and LTX 1 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 | LTX 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | video | video |
| Credits (base) | 8 | 5 |
| Cost per generation | $0.53–$0.80 | $0.33–$0.50 |
| Cost per second of video | $0.09–$0.13 | $0.07–$0.10 |
| Durations (s) | 6,10 | 5 |
| Resolutions | — | — |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 | 16:9,9:16,1:1 |
| Image to video | Yes | No |
| Start + end frame | No | No |
| Native audio | No | No |
| 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 | LTX 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 5s | — | 5 credits |
| 6s | 8 credits | — |
| 10s | 14 credits | — |
Which should you use?
LTX 1 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 Hailuo 02 may support options LTX 1 does not.
The concrete differences are:
- Credits (base): Hailuo 02 8, LTX 1 5
- Cost per generation: Hailuo 02 $0.53–$0.80, LTX 1 $0.33–$0.50
- Cost per second of video: Hailuo 02 $0.09–$0.13, LTX 1 $0.07–$0.10
- Durations (s): Hailuo 02 6,10, LTX 1 5
- Aspect ratios: Hailuo 02 16:9, LTX 1 16:9,9:16,1:1
- Image to video: Hailuo 02 Yes, LTX 1 No
- Negative prompt: Hailuo 02 No, LTX 1 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 LTX 1?
LTX 1 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 LTX 1 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.
Can I animate an existing image?
Hailuo 02 support image-to-video, so you can supply a still frame as the starting point rather than generating from text alone.