These two models have not been run on a shared Prompt yet, so there is no matched comparison. Each column shows one model on its own clips.
Summary and how to choose
Duration: 6s; 10s at 768P for MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, versus 4s / 6s / 8s (8s required for extension, reference images, 1080p and 4K) for Google Veo 3.1. Resolution: 768P or 1080P for MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, versus 720p (default) · 1080p (8s only) · 4K (8s only, not on Lite) · 24fps for Google Veo 3.1. Controls: not confirmed for MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, versus T2V · I2V · Ingredients (up to 3 reference images, not on Lite) · First–last frame · Scene extension (~148s max, not on Lite) for Google Veo 3.1. Audio: not confirmed for MiniMax Hailuo 2.3, versus Included in video pricing for Google Veo 3.1.
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3
Strengths: a documented output envelope (6s; 10s at 768P · 768P or 1080P) and a checked plan, credit or no-rate path.
Trade-offs: generation modes are not confirmed, audio support is not confirmed, and pricing is not normalized to a per-second rate.
Google Veo 3.1
Strengths: a documented output envelope (4s / 6s / 8s (8s required for extension, reference images, 1080p and 4K) · 720p (default) · 1080p (8s only) · 4K (8s only, not on Lite) · 24fps), documented generation controls (T2V · I2V · Ingredients (up to 3 reference images, not on Lite) · First–last frame · Scene extension (~148s max, not on Lite)), documented audio support (Included in video pricing), published exact per-second API rates, and a checked plan, credit or no-rate path.
Choose MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 when a checked plan, credit or no-rate path and its documented duration and resolution envelope matter most. Choose Google Veo 3.1 when transparent exact API pricing, documented generation controls, documented audio output, a checked plan, credit or no-rate path, and its documented duration and resolution envelope matter most.
No overall output-quality verdict is available for this pairing yet. This summary compares confirmed documentation and pricing only; it does not infer visual quality or rank models.
No shared Prompt for this pairing yet.
The two models have not been run on the same Prompt, so this is not a side-by-side test. Each column below shows that model on its own clips, with the Prompt it was generated from. A matched comparison is published once both models have been run on the same Prompt.
MiniMax Hailuo 2.3
no clips published yet
Not run yet
No clip is published for this model, so there is nothing to show on this side yet.
Google Veo 3.1
8 clips
Prompt
A 'day in the life' of a cutting-edge urban dance crew rehearsing for a global competition. Showcase their intense training, creative choreography sessions, high-tech stage setups, team dynamics, and the adrenaline-filled moments of their electrifying performance under the city lights.
videos/veo31_37_0.mp4
Prompt
A 2D animated scene of a kindergarten teacher guiding excited children through a colorful art project, their hands busy with paints and smiles bright, infusing the classroom with joyful creativity.
videos/veo31_12_0.mp4
Prompt
A 2D animation of a brave knight riding a dragon over a mystical mountain range. Vibrant colors highlight shimmering clouds and ancient temples below, with the knight’s armor gleaming in the sunlight.
videos/veo31_63_0.mp4
Prompt
A 3D animated dragon soaring above a medieval castle at sunset, its scales shimmering in the golden light. Flames flicker from its mouth as it navigates through fluffy clouds, casting dynamic shadows below.
videos/veo31_18_0.mp4
Prompt
A 3D animated journey through a magical forest where trees glow with neon colors and mythical creatures roam. The camera weaves between luminescent flora and sparkling streams under a twilight sky.
videos/veo31_41_0.mp4
Prompt
A 3D animated ninja dashes through a neon-lit cyberpunk city, leaping between skyscrapers and dodging holographic billboards. Swords flash under rain-soaked lights as the ninja navigates the bustling urban landscape.
videos/veo31_34_0.mp4
Prompt
A 3D animated scene of a luminous phoenix soaring above a twilight cityscape, its vibrant wings illuminating the skyline. Fire trails behind as it navigates between towering buildings, symbolizing rebirth and energy.
videos/veo31_42_0.mp4
Prompt
A 3D animated scene of a volcanic eruption at night, molten lava flowing down the mountainside, illuminating the dark sky with fiery reds and oranges while ash clouds billow into the atmosphere.
videos/veo31_27_0.mp4
Clips published by Rapidata.
List-price signal
Checked 2026-09-19
Exact and estimate rows are USD per output second. Rows marked Exact are published provider rates; rows marked Estimate are official examples calculated from token consumption, not fixed per-second plan prices. Plan, credit and token paths are grouped separately. A dash means no comparable checked price.
| Basis | MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 | Google Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| USD / output second | ||
| Lite · 720pexact | No comparable checked price | $0.05 |
| Lite · 1080pexact | No comparable checked price | $0.08 |
| Fast · 720pexact | No comparable checked price | $0.10 |
| Fast · 1080pexact | No comparable checked price | $0.12 |
| Fast · 4Kexact | No comparable checked price | $0.30 |
| Standard · 720p / 1080pexact | No comparable checked price | $0.40 |
| Standard · 4Kexact | No comparable checked price | $0.60 |
| Other checked billing paths | ||
| 768P · 6s | $0.28 pay-as-you-go · 1 video point | No comparable checked price |
| 768P · 10s | $0.56 pay-as-you-go · 2 video points | No comparable checked price |
| 1080P · 6s | $0.49 pay-as-you-go · 2 video points | No comparable checked price |
| Lite · 4K | No comparable checked price | Not offered |
| MiniMax Hailuo 2.3: Pay-as-you-go rates and video-point deductions are separate billing paths. Fixed packages are $1,000 / 3,760 points through $6,000 / 26,780 points. | ||
| Google Veo 3.1: Audio included. Re-verified 2026-09-28 against Google's pricing page: rates unchanged; billed only when a video actually generates. | ||
This is a price signal, not a quality ranking. Resolution, capabilities, input materials, failed generations, taxes, and regional account terms are not normalized.
- MiniMax pay-as-you-go pricing · checked 2026-09-19
- Google Gemini API pricing · checked 2026-09-28
API comparison
3/7 and 7/7 fields confirmed from official sources
Version-level API facts, taken from the provider documentation cited below. Unconfirmed means we have not verified it from an official source — it does not mean the feature is unsupported.
| Field | MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 | Google Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Official model ID | MiniMax-Hailuo-2.3 | veo-3.1-generate-preview · veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview · veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview |
| Duration | 6s; 10s at 768P | 4s / 6s / 8s (8s required for extension, reference images, 1080p and 4K) |
| Resolution | 768P or 1080P | 720p (default) · 1080p (8s only) · 4K (8s only, not on Lite) · 24fps |
| Modes | Unconfirmed | T2V · I2V · Ingredients (up to 3 reference images, not on Lite) · First–last frame · Scene extension (~148s max, not on Lite) |
| Aspect ratios | Unconfirmed | 16:9 · 9:16 |
| Native audio | Unconfirmed | Included in video pricing |
| Weights license | Unconfirmed | Closed (proprietary) |
Sources · checked 2026-09-19
- MiniMax video generation API · checked 2026-09-06
- Google Gemini API pricing · checked 2026-09-28
- Gemini API Veo docs · checked 2026-09-28
Where to run these models
This site does not generate video and does not sell generation credits, so it has no reason to prefer either model. To run them, use the provider’s own API or app.
Frequently asked questions
Have MiniMax Hailuo 2.3 and Google Veo 3.1 been run on a shared Prompt?
No. These two models have not been run on the same Prompt, so the columns below show each model on its own clips rather than a side-by-side test.
Can I generate these videos on this site?
No. This site does not generate video and does not sell generation credits; it compares models and links out to each provider. Running these models means using the provider's own API or app.