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Hailuo (MiniMax) vs Sora

● Last verified: April 1, 2026
Hailuo
7.7/10
vs
Sora
0/10

We have tested both Hailuo (MiniMax) and Sora extensively in production. Hailuo scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 0/10), but Sora may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. For quality-critical work, we reach for either tool depending on the brief. For volume production where cost mat...

Best for value: Hailuo Best for ease of use: Hailuo

Feature comparison

Feature Hailuo Sora
Max Resolution 1080p 1080p
Max Video Length 6s 20s
Text to Video ✓ ✓
Image to Video ✓ ✓
Video to Video ✗ ✓
Native Audio ✗ ✗
Lip Sync ✗ ✗
Character Consistency ✗ ✗
Camera Control ✓ ✓
API Available ✓ ✗
Open Source ✗ ✗
Batch Processing ✓ ✗
Commercial License ✓ ✓
Quality 7 7
Speed 9 5
Value 9.5 0
Ease of Use 7.5 7
Overall Rating 7.7 0

Pricing comparison

Pricing Hailuo Sora
Free Tier Limited daily credits No
Starting Price $9.99/mo N/A
Pro Tier $29.99/mo N/A
Enterprise N/A N/A
API Cost/Second $0.017 N/A
Pricing Model pay-per-use subscription

Which should you choose?

We have tested both Hailuo (MiniMax) and Sora extensively in production. Hailuo scores higher overall (7.7/10 vs 0/10), but Sora may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. For quality-critical work, we reach for either tool depending on the brief. For volume production where cost matters, the more cost-effective option wins.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hailuo or Sora better for beginners?▾
Both are accessible. Hailuo scores 7.5/10 for ease of use, while Sora scores 7.0/10.
Which is cheaper, Hailuo or Sora?▾
Hailuo starts at free, while Sora starts at $None/month. Cheapest API pricing at $0.017/sec for 512p. Higher tiers available. API via fal.ai.
Can I use Hailuo and Sora together?▾
Yes. Many production teams, including ours at Apostle, use multiple AI tools for different stages of a project. You might use one tool for exploration and another for final delivery.

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