Comparison guide
SeeDance vs Hailuo: Animation Arena
Rhythmic motion vs artistic storytelling - pick the right model for your style.
Quick Decision Guide
SeeDance excels at rhythmic motion - dance performances, choreographed loops, and movement-driven content. Hailuo creates painterly, narrative animations with rich artistic styles and LoRA support for consistent characters.
In CutScene, both models work seamlessly on your timeline. You can even combine them for dynamic, visually varied projects.
Feature Comparison
| Category | SeeDance | Hailuo | Choose For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | Dance loops, rhythmic motion | Painterly style, LoRA characters | SeeDance: Performance; Hailuo: Story |
| Duration | 5-12 second loops | Longer narrative sequences | Hailuo: Extended scenes |
| Prompting style | Tempo, choreography, camera angles | LoRA references, environment, emotional tone | SeeDance: BPM focus; Hailuo: Mood focus |
| Visual style | Kinetic, movement-forward | Illustrative, artistic frames | SeeDance: Energy; Hailuo: Art |
| Cost | Lower (efficient loops) | Higher (detailed rendering) | SeeDance: Budget-friendly |
Workflow Tips
- SeeDance: Add BPM markers to your timeline before generating so motion aligns with your soundtrack.
- Hailuo: Use LoRA sheets to lock in outfits and expressions before generating narrative sequences.
- Combining both: Grade clips consistently and use voiceover or sound design to bridge the stylistic difference.
Strategy: Alternate between models for visual variety in longer projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommendations by Project Type
- Dance and performance content: SeeDance for rhythmic, loop-ready clips
- Narrative and artistic projects: Hailuo for emotional, stylized animations
- Hybrid projects: Use both models and grade for consistency
CutScene makes it easy to switch between models and combine their outputs in one timeline.