bunpav vs Hailuo AI
bunpav vs Hailuo AI: a dedicated 3D tool vs a bolt-on feature
Hailuo AI is built by MiniMax, whose core business is AI video generation — Image to 3D is a secondary tool riding on that broader creative suite, with credits shared across both. bunpav is a dedicated text-or-photo-to-3D pipeline with auto-rig built in, though still in private beta. Here's the honest breakdown.
quick answers
The short version
Is Hailuo AI actually a 3D generation company?
Not primarily. Hailuo AI is built by MiniMax, a Beijing AI company that IPO'd in Hong Kong in January 2026 at roughly a $4 billion valuation, and its core business is the Hailuo 02/2.3 image-to-video models. Image to 3D is one tool on that broader video and creative suite, not the company's center of gravity — bunpav's entire product is built around 3D generation and rigging.
Does Hailuo AI's Image to 3D tool auto-rig characters?
Not that Hailuo publishes. Its Image to 3D tool takes a photo and generates a textured mesh positioned for gaming, e-commerce, AR/VR, and 3D printing, but rigging isn't part of the advertised workflow. bunpav auto-rigs a humanoid or creature skeleton in the same generation pass.
How does Hailuo AI's pricing work for 3D specifically?
There's no 3D-specific plan. Hailuo's Standard tier is $9.99/month for 1,000 credits shared across video generation, watermark removal, fast-track processing, and Image to 3D — and Unlimited is $94.99/month for unlimited credits. If you only want 3D, you're still paying for a suite built around video.
Which is the safer pick if I only need 3D game assets?
bunpav is purpose-built for that: text-or-photo-to-mesh with auto-rig and exports to GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, and STL. Hailuo's 3D tool works but is a secondary feature inside a video-first product, so its roadmap priority for 3D specifically is less certain long-term.
side by side
Full comparison
| Dimension | bunpav | Hailuo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Private beta, waitlist-gated | Publicly self-serve today |
| Core business | Dedicated 3D generation and auto-rig product | AI video generation (Hailuo 02/2.3); Image to 3D is a secondary tool |
| Generation modes | Text-to-3D and image-to-3D, shared credit pool | Image-to-3D only, positioned for gaming, e-commerce, AR/VR, 3D printing |
| Rigging & animation | Auto-rig humanoid/creature skeleton in the same generation pass | Not advertised on the Image to 3D tool page |
| Credit pool | Credits dedicated to text-to-3D and image-to-3D | Credits shared with video generation, watermark removal, and fast-track processing |
| Paid pricing | Prepaid packs: $9/100, $39/550, $89/1,500 credits, no subscription | Subscription: Standard $9.99/mo for 1,000 credits, Unlimited $94.99/mo |
| Export formats | GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, STL | Check Hailuo's current tool page for supported export formats |
A real capture from bunpav's dedicated 3D pipeline — a contrast to Hailuo's Image to 3D tool, which is a secondary feature on a video-generation platform.
where bunpav wins
3D is the product, not an add-on
bunpav's roadmap, credit pool, and feature set are built around generation and rigging specifically, rather than sharing engineering and credit attention with a video-generation core business.
Auto-rig included in the same pass
Hailuo's Image to 3D tool page doesn't advertise rigging. bunpav rigs a humanoid or creature skeleton alongside the mesh, saving a separate rigging step before a character can move.
where Hailuo AI wins
You can use it right now
Hailuo AI is publicly self-serve today. bunpav is still gated behind a private-beta waitlist.
Backed by a well-funded parent company
MiniMax IPO'd in Hong Kong in January 2026 at roughly a $4 billion valuation — real resources behind the broader suite, even if 3D isn't the focus of them.
who should pick which
Match the tool to the job
Pick Hailuo AI if
You already use Hailuo for AI video and want a quick photo-to-mesh conversion without signing up for another tool, and you need it available today.
Join the bunpav waitlist if
You want a tool whose entire focus is 3D generation and rigging, with a credit pool that isn't shared with video generation, and can wait on beta access.
faq
Questions, answered
Is Hailuo AI's Image to 3D tool the same thing as a dedicated 3D generator?
No. Hailuo AI's core business, built by MiniMax, is AI video generation — the Hailuo 02/2.3 image-to-video models. Image to 3D is a secondary tool on that suite, not a company whose center of gravity is 3D generation the way bunpav's is.
What does Hailuo's Image to 3D tool actually do?
You upload a photo and click Generate to get a textured 3D mesh, positioned per Hailuo's own tool page for gaming, e-commerce, AR/VR, and 3D printing use cases. It doesn't advertise auto-rigging or a text-to-3D mode.
How is Hailuo AI priced for someone who only wants 3D assets?
There's no 3D-only plan. The Standard plan is $9.99/month for 1,000 credits shared across video generation, watermark removal, fast-track generation, and up to 5 queued tasks — not a dedicated 3D allotment. The Unlimited plan is $94.99/month for unlimited credits, same shared pool.
Does bunpav do anything Hailuo AI's 3D tool doesn't?
bunpav auto-rigs a humanoid or creature skeleton in the same generation pass and supports both text and photo prompts, exporting to GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, and STL. Hailuo's tool is image-only and doesn't publish rigging as a feature.
Should I wait for bunpav or use Hailuo AI's 3D tool today?
If you need a mesh from a photo right now, Hailuo AI is publicly available and MiniMax is well-funded. If you specifically want a dedicated 3D-and-rigging pipeline rather than a feature bolted onto a video app, joining bunpav's waitlist is worth the wait for private beta access.
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