Veo 3.1 vs Hailuo 03
Veo 3.1 has the higher overall score (9.3/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs 5.0x less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $5.00.
| Criterion | Veo 3.1 | Hailuo 03 |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.3/10better | 8.7/10 |
| Realism | 9.6better | 8.7 |
| Motion | 9.1better | 8.9 |
| Prompt adherence | 9.2better | 8.5 |
| Art direction | 8.9better | 8.6 |
| Price of a 10 s video | $5.00 | $1.00better |
| Published API price | $4.00 per 8 s | $0.10/s |
| Generated audio | Yesbetter | No |
| Developer | MiniMax | |
| Released | October 2025 | April 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose Veo 3.1 if…
you care most about realistic light and materials and ambient sound generated with the picture.
- Realistic light and materials
- Ambient sound generated with the picture
- Very good prompt understanding
- Most expensive per second
- Short 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.
Veo 3.1
Hailuo 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Veo 3.1 and Hailuo 03?
Veo 3.1 (Google): The most photorealistic output in the ranking, especially for animals, natural light and textures. Hailuo 03 (MiniMax): The cheapest of the high-end models, comfortable with live music and concert scenes.
Veo 3.1 or Hailuo 03: which one is better?
Veo 3.1 has the higher overall score (9.3/10 vs 8.7/10). But Hailuo 03 costs 5.0x less: $1.00 per 10-second video, vs $5.00.
Which is cheaper, Veo 3.1 or Hailuo 03?
Hailuo 03, at $1.00 per 10-second video through the API ($0.10/s), vs $5.00 for Veo 3.1.