The official subscription terms list paid plans only. We could not confirm in the official documentation whether you get credits without paying after signing up, so please check on the sign-up screen.
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Free Hailuo Alternatives
These Hailuo alternatives are grouped by whether you can start for free and whether they support Korean.
5 alternatives5 you can start free
WHY
Why people look for alternatives to Hailuo
Before looking for alternatives, check the terms of the original tool.
Can you use it for free?The official subscription terms list paid plans only. We could not confirm in the official documentation whether you get credits without paying after signing up, so please check on the sign-up screen.
Plan to check firstStandard, $14.99 per month
WeaknessThe official terms state that payments are non-refundable once made. Because it runs on credits, costs add up fast if you spend freely, and there is no way to undo a charge, so use a lower tier for a month before upgrading. It is also not yet suited to making long videos or connected storylines.
ALTERNATIVES
Tools worth using instead
Tools you can start using for free are listed first.
KlingMany features in one tool
Free tierKling is a video generation AI from China’s Kuaishou. It creates video from text and images, and also handles lip-synced dialogue, sound, and multi-shot sequences in one interface.
Free tierPer the official pricing page, Basic costs $0 per month but includes no monthly credits. It is for exploring features; for work use, a paid plan is the realistic choice.
Korean support: fairIntermediateLearn more →
SeedanceTop-tier quality
Free trialSeedance is a video generation AI from ByteDance. From a single request it produces a continuous 30-second scene with sound, and it is widely rated as the most polished of the tools available today.
Free tierPer Dreamina’s official guidance, you get 4 free Seedance 2.5 generations for 3 days. After that, you need a subscription or credit purchase.
Korean support: fairIntermediateLearn more →
RunwayImage-to-video specialist
Free tierRunway is a video production tool from the US company Runway AI. It is especially strong at turning photos or draft images you already have into moving video.
Free tierPer the official pricing page, the free tier gives a one-time 125 credits. That is only a sampler, so you need a paid plan for work use.
Limited Korean supportIntermediateLearn more →
CapCutEasiest to use
Free tierCapCut is a video editor from ByteDance that puts auto captions, templates, and AI editing features on one screen, so even people with no editing training can export footage the same day they shoot it.
Free tierCreate an account to use basic editing and many of the tools for free. AI features, high-resolution export, and cloud storage require a paid subscription.
Excellent KoreanBeginnerLearn more →
LumaBest for object and space conversion
Free tierLuma is a video and 3D tool from the US company Luma AI. It turns objects or spaces you film with a phone into 3D scenes you can rotate and explore, and it also creates video with its Ray model.
Free tierThe 3D capture mobile app is a free download from the App Store. Video generation, however, has no free plan on the official pricing page and starts with Plus at $30 per month.
Limited Korean supportIntermediateLearn more →
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At a Glance
| Tool | Free | Korean | Level | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailuo | Paid | Moderate | Beginner | Chinese AI for short-form video |
| Kling | Free tier | Moderate | Intermediate | Many features in one tool |
| Seedance | Free trial | Moderate | Intermediate | Top-tier quality |
| Runway | Free tier | Limited | Intermediate | AI tools specialized in image-to-video |
| CapCut | Free tier | Excellent | Beginner | Exceptionally convenient |
| Luma | Free tier | Limited | Intermediate | Best for object and space conversion |
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FAQ
The alternatives you can start for free are Kling, Seedance, Runway, CapCut, and Luma. Free limits differ by tool, so check each tool’s page.
On the Hailuo page, we suggest comparing Kling and Seedance first.
Last updated 22 Sep 2026 · Free-plan availability, pricing, and terms are the values confirmed on each tool’s official page. Ratings are based on John Kim, CEO of Nanum Consulting, using these tools firsthand in training sessions and real work.
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