可灵 vs 海螺

A side-by-side comparison of 可灵 and 海螺 — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria	可灵 Video tool	海螺 Video tool
Rating	4.5	4.4
Pricing	Free: Free Membership: from CN¥66/mo API: Pay-as-you-go	Free: Free Membership: from $9.99/mo
Pros	✓ Natural motion ✓ High quality ✓ Image-to-video ✓ Longer durations	✓ Large motion range ✓ Strong instruction following ✓ Great value ✓ Image-to-video
Cons	✗ Credits deplete fast ✗ Peak-time queues ✗ Limited fine control	✗ Limited length ✗ Peak-time queues ✗ Limited fine control
Best for	Short videos, Ad creative, Image-to-video	Creative clips, Ads, Image-to-video
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, API	Web, iOS, Android, API

Our verdict

可灵 edges ahead on our overall rating (4.5 vs 4.4 — a 0.1-point lead), but both are capable choices.

On price, 可灵 starts at from CN¥66/mo (Membership) and 海螺 starts at from $9.99/mo (Membership).

Choose 可灵 if you want Short videos, Ad creative. Choose 海螺 if you need Creative clips, Ads.

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This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.

FAQ

Is 可灵 better than 海螺?

In our review 可灵 rates 4.5/5 and 海螺 rates 4.4/5. 可灵 is best for Short videos, Ad creative, while 海螺 suits Creative clips, Ads — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between 可灵 and 海螺?

可灵: Kuaishou's AI video generation model with excellent motion and quality, strong at Chinese prompts and value. 海螺: MiniMax's AI video model with large motion range and strong instruction following.

Which is cheaper, 可灵 or 海螺?

可灵 starts at Free (Free); 海螺 starts at Free (Free).