Hailuo AI vs Descript
AI Video Generators pricing comparison · 2026
Hailuo AI pricing ranges from $0–$199.99/month, while Descript ranges from $0–$65/month. Descript is typically 21% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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Hailuo AI and Descript both operate in the ai video generators category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Hailuo AI | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /month | Free /month |
| Standard | $7.99 /month | $24 /month |
| Pro | $24.99 /month | $35 /month |
| Master | $63.99 /month | $65 /month |
| Max | $199.99 /month | Custom |
Cost at Scale
Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.
Hailuo AI
7 scenarios$14.99/month (Standard)
Social Media Creator
1,000 credits for ~20-33 short (6-second) videos per month, sufficient for daily social media posting with watermark-free downloads and commercial rights
$54.99/month (Pro)
Marketing Team
4,500 credits for ~90-150 videos per month with 10-second length, 2 parallel generations for faster turnaround, and access to the latest Hailuo 02 model
$199.99/month (Max)
Production Studio
20,000 credits plus unlimited Relax Mode generation using Hailuo 01 & 02 models, enabling hundreds of videos per month with maximum throughput and all model access
Descript
3 scenarios$24/month (Creator annual)
Solo Podcaster (4 Episodes/Month, 1 Hour Each)
4 episodes x 1 hour x 2 audio tracks = 480 media minutes, well within 1,800 limit. Studio Sound (10 credits x 4 episodes = 40) and filler removal fit within 800 AI credits. Annual billing saves $132/year vs monthly.
$35/month (Creator monthly)
YouTuber (8 Videos/Month, 15 Minutes Each)
8 videos x 15 min x 3 files each = 360 media minutes, under 1,800 limit. Heavy AI usage (Eye Contact, Green Screen, captions) uses ~200-300 credits/month of 800 available. 4K export included. Monthly billing for flexibility.
$250
Marketing Team (5 Editors, 20 Videos/Month)
325/month (Business x 5 editors) - $50/month annual x 5 = $250/month or $65/month x 5 = $325/month. Each editor gets 2,400 media minutes (40 hours) and 1,500 AI credits. Brand Studio for consistent templates. Dubbing for international clients. Annual saves $900/year across team.
Market Intelligence
Hailuo AI
- Median annual cost
- $414
- Based on
- 12 deals
Descript
- Median annual cost
- $12,000
- Average negotiated discount
- 18%
- Based on
- 30 deals
Contract Terms
| Term | Hailuo AI | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | Yes |
| Cancellation | Unclear — cancellation interface is reported as difficult to locate; users report charges persisting after confirmed cancellation | — |
| Minimum commitment | Monthly or annual (both options available based on user reports) | Monthly or annual |
| Price escalation | No published schedule; users report charges to old saved card data when switching between monthly and annual plans without warning | Pricing model changes have moved features behind paywalls without clear advance notice |