What each tool does
CapCut combines video editing and image design with AI features. It works as an Android and iOS app, on desktop and in the browser, so it fits whatever device you have. It is built for social media creators and casual editors.
Hailuo AI, powered by MiniMax models, generates videos and images from text prompts or photos, with reference images to guide the result. It also includes meme tools, audio features, design assets and an agent, plus tutorials for beginners. Credits can be earned through surveys.
Key differences
- CapCut edits content you already have; Hailuo AI generates new clips and images from prompts or photos.
- CapCut has mobile apps as well as desktop and web; Hailuo AI works online.
- Hailuo AI offers meme tools and survey-earned credits; CapCut offers full editing control and image design.
- Both are freemium.
- CapCut suits social creators and casual editors; Hailuo AI suits social media creators and meme makers.
Which should you choose?
Choose CapCut if you film your own videos and want to edit them into polished posts, including on your phone.
Choose Hailuo AI if you want AI to create something new, such as an animated photo, a short creative clip or a meme, without any footage.
Both are free to start, which suits students and hobbyists in Pakistan. For paid options, check the pricing page for current plans and US dollar billing.
Can you use both?
Yes, and they work well together. Generate clips in Hailuo AI, then combine and polish them in CapCut with text, music and your own footage.
