Runway Gen-4.5 vs Hailuo 03
Runway Gen-4.5 has the higher overall score (8.9/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $1.50.
| Criterion | Runway Gen-4.5 | Hailuo 03 |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 8.9/10better | 8.7/10 |
| Realism | 9.0better | 8.7 |
| Motion | 8.8 | 8.9better |
| Prompt adherence | 8.7better | 8.5 |
| Art direction | 9.2better | 8.6 |
| Price of a 10 s video | $1.50 | $1.00better |
| Published API price | $0.75 per 5 s | $0.10/s |
| Generated audio | No | No |
| Developer | Runway | MiniMax |
| Released | December 2025 | April 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose Runway Gen-4.5 if…
you care most about polished beauty and product shots and camera control tools in the Runway app.
- Polished beauty and product shots
- Camera control tools in the Runway app
- No native sound
- 5 s clips
Choose Hailuo 03 if…
you care most about lowest price near the top of the ranking and handles fast motion well.
- Lowest price near the top of the ranking
- Handles fast motion well
- Resolution capped at 768p
Videos side by side
Examples generated by each model. Click to enlarge.
Runway Gen-4.5
Hailuo 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Runway Gen-4.5 and Hailuo 03?
Runway Gen-4.5 (Runway): The most commercial-looking output in the ranking: skin, products and studio lighting. Hailuo 03 (MiniMax): The cheapest of the high-end models, comfortable with live music and concert scenes.
Runway Gen-4.5 or Hailuo 03: which one is better?
Runway Gen-4.5 has the higher overall score (8.9/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $1.50.
Which is cheaper, Runway Gen-4.5 or Hailuo 03?
Hailuo 03, at $1.00 per 10-second video through the API ($0.10/s), vs $1.50 for Runway Gen-4.5.