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Veo 3.1 vs Hailuo (MiniMax)

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

We have tested both Veo 3.1 and Hailuo (MiniMax) extensively in production. Veo scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10), but Hailuo may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. Hailuo is more affordable starting at $9.99/month. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated ...

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

Feature comparison

Feature Veo Hailuo
Max Resolution 4K 1080p
Max Video Length 8s 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 9.5 7
Speed 6.5 9
Value 7 9.5
Ease of Use 7 7.5
Overall Rating 7.8 7.7

Pricing comparison

Pricing Veo Hailuo
Free Tier Limited generations via Google AI Studio Limited daily credits
Starting Price $19.99/mo $9.99/mo
Pro Tier $49.99/mo $29.99/mo
Enterprise N/A N/A
API Cost/Second $0.15 $0.017
Pricing Model pay-per-use pay-per-use

Which should you choose?

We have tested both Veo 3.1 and Hailuo (MiniMax) extensively in production. Veo scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10), but Hailuo may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. Hailuo is more affordable starting at $9.99/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

  • Veo outputs at 4K while Hailuo maxes out at 1080p
  • Veo includes native audio generation, Hailuo does not
  • API pricing: Veo at $0.15/sec vs Hailuo at $0.017/sec

Frequently asked questions

Is Veo or Hailuo better for beginners?
Both are accessible. Veo scores 7.0/10 for ease of use, while Hailuo scores 7.5/10.
Which is cheaper, Veo or Hailuo?
Veo starts at free, while Hailuo starts at free. Three tiers: Lite ($0.05/sec), Fast ($0.15/sec), Standard ($0.75/sec). Native audio included. API via Vertex AI.
Can I use Veo 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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