Minimax Hailuo 2.3 vs Seedance 1.5 Pro
Seedance 1.5 Pro is the cheaper option at 38 Tools credits per 5-second clip at 480p (about €0,16–€0,21), 49% less than Minimax Hailuo 2.3 at 75 credits (€0,32–€0,42). Seedance 1.5 Pro goes up to 1080p, Minimax Hailuo 2.3 tops out at 720p. Below: the full side-by-side, when to pick which, and both live price tables.
Side by side
| Minimax Hailuo 2.3 | Seedance 1.5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MiniMax | ByteDance |
| Type | Video model | Video model |
| Price per clip | 75 credits · €0,32–€0,42 5-second clip at 720p | 38 credits · €0,16–€0,21 5-second clip at 480p |
| 10 clips | 750 credits · €3,23–€4,16 | 380 credits · €1,64–€2,11 |
| 100 clips | 7,500 credits · €32,33–€41,58 | 3,800 credits · €16,38–€21,07 |
| Max resolution | 720p | 1080p |
| Clip lengths | 1–60 s | 5 s |
| Best for | Quick, low-cost iterations before a final render | Final renders where motion quality matters most |
| Model page | Minimax Hailuo 2.3 | Seedance 1.5 Pro |
Which should you choose?
Choose Minimax Hailuo 2.3 if
- 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
Choose Seedance 1.5 Pro if
- price per clip is the deciding factor (38 vs 75 credits)
- you need 1080p output
- the final render is what matters and you accept a higher price per generation
- your typical job is final renders where motion quality matters most
Still unsure? Run one identical prompt through both. In Vyndexo that is two generations from the same screen and the same credit balance.
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 |
Seedance 1.5 Pro price table
| Model | Resolution | 5-second clip | 10-second clip | Per minute | Clip length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | 480p | 38 | 76 | 456 | 5 s |
| 720p | 83 | 165 | 988 | ||
| 1080p | 184 | 368 | 2.204 |
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 Minimax Hailuo 2.3 and Seedance 1.5 Pro.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Minimax Hailuo 2.3 or Seedance 1.5 Pro?
- Seedance 1. Prices are the live Vyndexo table and depend only on which credit pack you buy.
- Which gives better quality, Minimax Hailuo 2.3 or Seedance 1.5 Pro?
- Seedance 1.5 Pro offers the higher maximum resolution (1080p). Quality also depends on the job: Minimax Hailuo 2.3 is best for quick, low-cost iterations before a final render, Seedance 1.5 Pro for final renders where motion quality matters most. 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 Minimax Hailuo 2.3 and Seedance 1.5 Pro 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 MiniMax or ByteDance account or subscription.
- Do credits expire if I only use Minimax Hailuo 2.3 occasionally?
- No. Tools credits never expire, there is no monthly fee, and failed generations are not charged.