Text to Video AI Tools Ranked: Wan, Hailuo, Seedance
A fact-based look at how the leading text to video tools compare on GraiLogic’s own measured scores, price, and clip length.
This ranking is based on GraiLogic’s own measured score for each tool, sourced from Artificial Analysis and Arena.ai and checked September 5, 2026. The score reflects an expected win rate against a typical text to video model — it is early data and the number may still move. It is not an official vendor score. Below we cover each tool in rank order, followed by guidance on who should pick what.
| Tool | GraiLogic Score | Rank | Free Tier | Longest Clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan (Alibaba) | 76/100 | 1 | Not recorded | 5 seconds |
| Hailuo AI (MiniMax) | 74/100 | 2 | Yes | 10 seconds |
| Seedance (ByteDance) | 74/100 | 3 | Yes | Not recorded |
| Google Veo | 58/100 | 5 | Yes | Not recorded |
| Kling AI | 49/100 | 6 | Yes | 15 seconds |
| Pixverse | 48/100 | 7 | Yes | 15 seconds |
1. Wan (Alibaba) — 76/100
Wan tops the list with a GraiLogic score of 76/100 (measured), the highest of any tool in this comparison. It is free and open source, but it requires a self-hosted GPU to run, so there is no hosted plan or subscription price to compare. Commercial use is confirmed as permitted. We do not have a recorded API for Wan. The longest single clip is 5 seconds, the shortest maximum in this group, which matters if you need longer continuous shots without stitching.
2. Hailuo AI (MiniMax) — 74/100
Hailuo AI sits in second place with a score of 74/100 (measured). It offers a free tier alongside a Standard Plan at $14.99/mo for 1,000 credits, with an annual discount of 53-56%. Commercial use is tied to paid plans, and an API is available. Its longest single clip runs to 10 seconds, longer than Wan’s 5 seconds, which gives it more flexibility for uncut shots.
3. Seedance (ByteDance) — 74/100
Seedance shares Hailuo’s score of 74/100 (measured) but ranks third. It has a free tier plus paid plans starting around $9/mo, and an API priced at $0.30–0.68/sec. Commercial use terms are not confirmed for Seedance, so creators planning paid or client work should check this directly before relying on it. We do not have a recorded longest clip length for this tool.
5. Google Veo — 58/100
Google Veo scores 58/100 (measured), a noticeable step down from the top three. Access comes through Google AI Pro at $19.99/mo, a Lite API at $0.05/sec, or a free tier offering 100 credits per month. Commercial use is not confirmed. No longest clip length is recorded for Veo in our data.
6. Kling AI — 49/100
Kling AI scores 49/100 (measured). Pricing includes a free Basic tier and a Standard plan at $10/mo, or $6.6/mo billed annually. Commercial use is tied to paid plans, and an API is available. Kling’s longest single clip reaches 15 seconds, matching the longest figure in this comparison.
7. Pixverse — 48/100
Pixverse ranks last in this set with a score of 48/100 (measured), though the gap to Kling AI just above it is small. Pixverse has the widest range of paid tiers here: a free Basic plan (60 initial plus 30 daily credits, up to 540P, watermarked), Standard at $10/mo ($8/mo annual), Pro at $30/mo ($24 annual), Premium at $60/mo ($48 annual), and Ultra at $249/mo ($149 annual), plus credit packs starting at $5 for 500 credits. Commercial use is tied to paid plans, an API is available, and the longest single clip is 15 seconds. Pixverse is an affiliate partner of GraiLogic, which does not affect its measured score.
Who should pick what
If your priority is the highest measured score and you have the technical setup and GPU hardware to run open-source software, Wan’s 76/100 (measured) score leads the field, though its 5-second clip limit is a real constraint for longer shots. If you want a hosted, subscription-based service with a free tier and a longer clip length, Hailuo AI’s 74/100 (measured) score paired with 10-second clips and a confirmed commercial-use path on paid plans is a reasonable starting point. Seedance matches Hailuo on score and offers a lower entry price and per-second API billing, but its commercial use terms are not confirmed, so verify that before using it for client or monetized work.
Google Veo, Kling AI, and Pixverse all score lower in this measured ranking. Kling AI and Pixverse both offer a 15-second maximum clip length, the longest in this comparison, which may suit creators who prioritize clip duration over the top-line score. Pixverse in particular offers the broadest set of paid tiers, from a free watermarked plan up to a $249/mo Ultra plan with 25,000 credits, useful if you want fine control over resolution and volume. Whichever tool you choose, treat these scores as early, measured data points rather than a final verdict, and confirm commercial-use terms directly with the vendor where our data marks them as not recorded.
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