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Pika 2.2 vs Hailuo (MiniMax)

● Last verified: April 1, 2026
Pika
7.8/10
vs
Hailuo
7.7/10

We have tested both Pika 2.2 and Hailuo (MiniMax) extensively in production. Pika scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10), but Hailuo may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. Pika is more affordable starting at $8/month. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated opt...

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

Feature comparison

Feature Pika Hailuo
Max Resolution 1080p 1080p
Max Video Length 10s 6s
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 7.5 7
Speed 8.5 9
Value 8 9.5
Ease of Use 9 7.5
Overall Rating 7.8 7.7

Pricing comparison

Pricing Pika Hailuo
Free Tier 150 credits daily, watermarked Limited daily credits
Starting Price $8/mo $9.99/mo
Pro Tier $28/mo $29.99/mo
Enterprise $58/mo N/A
API Cost/Second $0.1 $0.017
Pricing Model credits pay-per-use

Which should you choose?

We have tested both Pika 2.2 and Hailuo (MiniMax) extensively in production. Pika scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10), but Hailuo may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. Pika is more affordable starting at $8/month. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated option. For volume production where cost matters, the more cost-effective option wins.

Key differences

  • • Pika includes native audio generation, Hailuo does not
  • • API pricing: Pika at $0.1/sec vs Hailuo at $0.017/sec

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pika or Hailuo better for beginners?▾
Pika has a more intuitive interface. Pika scores 9.0/10 for ease of use, while Hailuo scores 7.5/10.
Which is cheaper, Pika or Hailuo?▾
Pika starts at free, while Hailuo starts at free. Strong free tier. Unique effects like Pikaffects (object morphing, explosions, melting).
Can I use Pika and Hailuo 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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