Sora 2 vs Hailuo 03
Sora 2 has the higher overall score (9.0/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $1.25.
| Criterion | Sora 2 | Hailuo 03 |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.0/10better | 8.7/10 |
| Realism | 9.1better | 8.7 |
| Motion | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Prompt adherence | 9.3better | 8.5 |
| Art direction | 8.8better | 8.6 |
| Price of a 10 s video | $1.25 | $1.00better |
| Published API price | $1.00 per 8 s | $0.10/s |
| Generated audio | Yesbetter | No |
| Developer | OpenAI | MiniMax |
| Released | September 2025 | April 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose Sora 2 if…
you care most about follows the requested staging precisely and sound and dialogue.
- Follows the requested staging precisely
- Sound and dialogue
- Low price for the standard version
- The Pro version costs three times as much
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.
Sora 2
Hailuo 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Sora 2 and Hailuo 03?
Sora 2 (OpenAI): Very strong at telling a short scene: it follows staging and dialogue directions closely. Hailuo 03 (MiniMax): The cheapest of the high-end models, comfortable with live music and concert scenes.
Sora 2 or Hailuo 03: which one is better?
Sora 2 has the higher overall score (9.0/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $1.25.
Which is cheaper, Sora 2 or Hailuo 03?
Hailuo 03, at $1.00 per 10-second video through the API ($0.10/s), vs $1.25 for Sora 2.