Hailuo 2.3 Pro Pricing & Cost
Hailuo 2.3 Pro is MiniMax's flagship video generation model, exceptional at realistic human motion and faces. Pair with a source image of a person and animate them naturally. Best in class for character-based animation.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Hailuo 2.3 Pro when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Tiered pricing by duration and resolution. 63 credits for 6 seconds at 768P. Higher tiers for longer or larger output. Specialized in realistic human motion.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Hailuo 2.3 Pro's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-second clip | 378 cr | $1.89 |
| 10-second clip | 630 cr | $3.15 |
| 5x 6-second clips | 1,890 cr | $9.45 |
| Studio sub fits | 4 6s clips/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Hailuo 2.3 Pro compares
vs grok-imagine-i2v at 4 cr/s: Hailuo is more expensive (63 cr for 6s) but vastly better at realistic human motion specifically. Pick Hailuo when humans are the subject; Grok for everything else.
Tiered
Best for: realistic human motion video
grok-imagine-i2v at 4 cr/s
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Hailuo 2.3 Pro from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_generate_video is the one that gives the agent access to Hailuo 2.3 Pro.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hailuo 2.3 Pro cost per generation?
Tiered pricing by duration and resolution. 63 credits for 6 seconds at 768P. Higher tiers for longer or larger output. Specialized in realistic human motion.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Hailuo 2.3 Pro's Tiered translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Hailuo 2.3 Pro worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs grok-imagine-i2v at 4 cr/s: Hailuo is more expensive (63 cr for 6s) but vastly better at realistic human motion specifically. Pick Hailuo when humans are the subject; Grok for everything else. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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