Veo vs Hailuo / MiniMax
Side-by-side comparison of Veo and Hailuo / MiniMax — features, pricing, and trade-offs.
| Veo | Hailuo / MiniMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Google DeepMind's frontier video model. | Chinese AI video powerhouse with strong character consistency. |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Lowest paid tier | $20/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Launched | 2024 | 2024 |
| Best for | realistic shots with audio, marketing | character-driven content, consistent subjects, budget production |
| Top features | Native audio, 8s clips, 1080p | Character consistency, Image-to-video, Subject reference |
Veo
Google DeepMind's frontier video model.
- + Audio-native
- + Photoreal
- + Google scale
- − Limited duration
- − Geographic gating
Hailuo / MiniMax
Chinese AI video powerhouse with strong character consistency.
- + Excellent prompt adherence
- + Strong character fidelity
- + Affordable
- − Server-load queue delays
- − Chinese-first UX