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HiDream alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HiDream alternative is PixVerse (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
HiDream compared with 5 alternatives: Kling AI, Hailuo AI, PixVerse, Vidu and Dreamina.
HiDream's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
How each one differs from HiDream
Kling AI
AI video and image generator with monthly credit plans
- Kling AI starts at $8.80 per month for 660 credits, billed monthly.
- Kling AI does not cover templates, which HiDream does.
Suits: Creators who want to buy a modest, fixed amount of video each month
Hailuo AI
MiniMax's video and image generator, running its H3 model
- Hailuo AI starts at $8.40 per month, billed yearly ($10.50 billed monthly).
- Hailuo AI has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike HiDream.
- Hailuo AI also lists an Android app.
Suits: Short social clips with sound from a prompt or a photo
PixVerse
AI video app built on PixVerse V6, with templates and an agent
- PixVerse starts at $8 per month for 1,200 credits, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- PixVerse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- PixVerse also covers video editing and AI agents.
Suits: Social videos made from your own photos with trending templates
Vidu
AI video generator with reference-to-video and image-to-video
- Vidu starts at $8.25 per month for 800 credits, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
Suits: Creators who need consistent characters across several video clips
Dreamina
AI image, video and audio studio built on Seedream and Seedance
- Dreamina does not cover templates, which HiDream does.
Suits: Creators who want ByteDance's image and video models in one workspace
Limits worth knowing in HiDream
- Paid plan prices could not be read: the vivago pricing page shows only a sign-in prompt without logging in.
- HiDream.ai is a company with several products; the consumer app is vivago, at vivago.ai.
- The 30 free credits are stated for new vivago accounts; what a credit buys was not readable.
- Enterprise API pricing is not published on the homepage.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HiDream?
The alternatives to HiDream in this directory are Kling AI, Hailuo AI, PixVerse, Vidu and Dreamina. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HiDream.
Is there a free alternative to HiDream?
Yes. Kling AI, PixVerse, Vidu and Dreamina have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HiDream alternatives work on Android?
The HiDream listing does not include an Android app. Hailuo AI and PixVerse list one.
Which HiDream alternatives work on iOS?
The HiDream listing does not include an iOS app. PixVerse lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.