Which should you pick?
Kling V2.1 and Hailuo 2.3 Standard start at the same 12 credits for a complete generation.
What a job costs
Kling V2.1
12-23 credits
It bills a base charge plus a per-second rate, and the price moves with clip length.
- First 5s12 credits
- Each extra second3 credits
Hailuo 2.3 Standard
12-23 credits
It bills in tiers, and the price moves with clip length.
- Up to 6s12 credits
- Up to 10s23 credits
All figures are Versely credits. Your plan's credit allowance is on the pricing page.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kling V2.1 | Hailuo 2.3 Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kling | Hailuo |
| Cost per job | 12-23 credits | 12-23 credits |
| Billing | a base charge plus a per-second rate | in tiers |
| Max resolution | — | 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | — | — |
| Durations | 5s, 10s | 6s, 10s |
| Frame rates | 24fps, 30fps, 60fps | — |
| Qualities | — | HD, 1080p |
| Requires starting image | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts video input | No | No |
| Reference images | — | — |
| Leaderboard | #50 in image to video | Unranked |
| Released | May 29, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 |
What each one does that the other doesn't
Only Kling V2.1
advanced, v2.1, high quality
Only Hailuo 2.3 Standard
text to video, standard, reliable, efficient
Both list: image to video.
Leaderboard positions
Versely ranks each capability on its own leaderboard, so a position is only comparable between two models within the same row.
Kling V2.1
- Image to video#50
Hailuo 2.3 Standard
Not on a Versely leaderboard yet.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Kling V2.1 or Hailuo 2.3 Standard?+
Neither — both start at 12 credits for a complete generation on Versely.
What can Kling V2.1 do that Hailuo 2.3 Standard can't, or vice versa?+
Only Kling V2.1 lists advanced, v2.1, high quality. Only Hailuo 2.3 Standard lists text to video, standard, reliable, efficient. Both list image to video.
How do Kling V2.1 and Hailuo 2.3 Standard bill?+
Kling V2.1 bills a base charge plus a per-second rate, and its price moves with clip length. Hailuo 2.3 Standard bills in tiers, and its price moves with clip length. Both are charged in Versely credits.
How long a clip can Kling V2.1 and Hailuo 2.3 Standard generate?+
Kling V2.1 supports 5s, 10s; Hailuo 2.3 Standard supports 6s, 10s.
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