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Chinese AI video generation has become a global force, with Kling AI and Hailuo AI offering capabilities competitive with OpenAI's Sora at a fraction of the cost.

Leading Video AI Tools

• Kling AI — Kuaishou's text-to-video model. 1080p, 2-minute clips, strong physical simulation. Direct competitor to OpenAI Sora. Pricing: Free tier + Pro $15/mo
• Hailuo AI (MiniMax) — Text-to-video and AI music generation. Supports character consistency across clips. Popular for short-form content. Pricing: Credit-based, ~$0.10-0.50/video

Feature Comparison

• Resolution: Both support 1080p; Kling offers 2K in beta
• Duration: Up to 2 minutes per clip
• Character consistency: Hailuo leads with face-lock across scenes
• Physical simulation: Kling excels at realistic physics
• Chinese prompts: All tools support native Chinese input

Use Cases

• Marketing content and social media ads
• Short film and animation pre-visualization
• E-commerce product showcase videos
• Educational content and explainer videos