Grok Imagine vs Minimax Hailuo 2.3
Minimax Hailuo 2.3 is the cheaper option at 75 Tools credits per 5-second clip at 720p (about €0,32–€0,42), 6% less than Grok Imagine at 80 credits (€0,34–€0,44). Below: the full side-by-side, when to pick which, and both live price tables.
Side by side
| Grok Imagine | Minimax Hailuo 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | xAI | MiniMax |
| Type | Video model | Video model |
| Price per clip | 80 credits · €0,34–€0,44 5-second clip at 480p | 75 credits · €0,32–€0,42 5-second clip at 720p |
| 10 clips | 800 credits · €3,45–€4,44 | 750 credits · €3,23–€4,16 |
| 100 clips | 8,000 credits · €34,48–€44,36 | 7,500 credits · €32,33–€41,58 |
| Max resolution | 720p | 720p |
| Clip lengths | 1–15 s | 1–60 s |
| Best for | General image generation | Quick, low-cost iterations before a final render |
| Model page | Grok Imagine | Minimax Hailuo 2.3 |
Which should you choose?
Choose Grok Imagine if
- your work is mostly: general image generation
Choose Minimax Hailuo 2.3 if
- price per clip is the deciding factor (75 vs 80 credits)
- you need clips up to 60 seconds
- you iterate a lot and want speed and low cost per attempt
- the final render is what matters and you accept a higher price per generation
- your typical job is quick, low-cost iterations before a final render
Still unsure? Run one identical prompt through both. In Vyndexo that is two generations from the same screen and the same credit balance.
Grok Imagine price table
| Model | Resolution | 5-second clip | 10-second clip | Per minute | Clip length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grok Imagine | 480p | 80 | 159 | 950 | 1–15 s |
| 720p | 111 | 222 | 1.330 |
Minimax Hailuo 2.3 price table
| Model | Resolution | 5-second clip | 10-second clip | Per minute | Clip length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimax Hailuo 2.3 | 720p | 75 | 149 | 893 | 1–60 s |
Use either without a subscription
Both models are pay per use in Vyndexo: credit packs run from €4.99 for 900 credits to €999.99 for 230,000 credits, the € ranges on this page use the most and least expensive pack. See pricing, or the model pages for Grok Imagine and Minimax Hailuo 2.3.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine or Minimax Hailuo 2.3?
- Minimax Hailuo 2. Prices are the live Vyndexo table and depend only on which credit pack you buy.
- Which gives better quality, Grok Imagine or Minimax Hailuo 2.3?
- Both top out at 720p. Quality also depends on the job: Grok Imagine is best for general image generation, Minimax Hailuo 2.3 for quick, low-cost iterations before a final render. The fastest way to decide is to run the same prompt through both, which Vyndexo lets you do from one account.
- Can I use both Grok Imagine and Minimax Hailuo 2.3 in Vyndexo?
- Yes. Both run inside the same Vyndexo workspace with one credit balance, so you can switch per generation. You do not need a xAI or MiniMax account or subscription.
- Do credits expire if I only use Grok Imagine occasionally?
- No. Tools credits never expire, there is no monthly fee, and failed generations are not charged.