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Hailuo AI alternatives

The closest alternatives to Hailuo AI are Pika, CapCut and Kling AI, which also cover generating images from text and generating videos from text. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Pika and CapCut. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Pika).

Alternatives
15
Free options
13
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Hailuo AI's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo

    Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from textEditing videos with AI

    Web · iOS · API

  2. 2

    CapCutVerifiedFree tier

    Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web

  3. 3

    Kling AIVerifiedFree tier

    AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.

    Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AI

    Command line

  4. 4

    RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.

    Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from text

    API

  5. 5

    Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

    Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.

    Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from text

    API

  6. 6

    PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo

    A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.

    Also does:Generating images from textEditing videos with AIGenerating videos from text

    Web

  7. 7

    MidjourneyPaid · from $10/mo

    Text-to-image generator known for artistic, high-quality outputs via Discord and a web interface.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web

  8. 8

    Adobe FireflyFree tier

    Adobe's generative AI image tool trained on licensed content, designed for commercial-safe creative work.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web

  9. 9

    FLUXVerifiedPay as you go

    Multimodal image and video generation for developers, teams, and creators via web playground or API.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web · API

  10. 10

    DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating videos from text

    Web · Mac · Windows

  11. 11

    Leonardo.AiFree tier

    AI image generation platform with model fine-tuning, a large template library, and API access.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web

  12. 12

    Stability AIVerifiedFree tier

    Commercially-safe generative media models and tools for creative teams and developers.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    API

  13. 13

    FreepikFree tier · from $20/mo

    Stock library and AI image generation platform with vectors, photos, and design assets.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web

  14. 14

    KreaFree tier · from $9/mo

    Real-time AI image generation canvas for iterative visual exploration and upscaling.

    Also does:Generating images from textGenerating videos from text

    Web

  15. 15

    VEEDVerifiedFree tier

    AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.

    Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating videos from text

    Web · API

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
Hailuo AIFree tierYes—NoNov 4, 2026
PikaFree tier · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, APIYesNov 4, 2026
CapCutFree tierYesWebNoNov 3, 2026
Kling AIFree tierYesCommand lineYesNov 3, 2026
RunwayFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
Luma Dream MachineFree trial · from $30/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
PicsartPaid · from $10.50/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
MidjourneyPaid · from $10/moNoWebNo—
Adobe FireflyFree tierYesWebNo—
FLUXPay as you goNoWeb, APIYesNov 3, 2026
DescriptFree tier · from $16/moYesWeb, Mac, WindowsNoNov 3, 2026
Leonardo.AiFree tierYesWebYes—
Stability AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
FreepikFree tier · from $20/moYesWebNo—
KreaFree tier · from $9/moYesWebNo—
VEEDFree tierYesWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Hailuo AI?
Pika is the closest match: it also covers generating images from text, generating videos from text and editing videos with AI. CapCut and Kling AI come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Hailuo AI's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Hailuo AI?
Yes. Pika, CapCut and Kling AI can be used for free. Pika has a free plan, and paid plans start at $8 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Hailuo AI?
Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month.
Which Hailuo AI alternatives have a mobile app?
Pika has an iPhone or Android app.