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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

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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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