Hailuo 02 vs Hailuo 2.3

Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 differ on 4 specifications — from what each one costs to which inputs it accepts. Every value below is read from the live model catalog, so it stays current as new versions ship.

Which should you use?

Hailuo 2.3 is the newer release at a slightly higher price — 8 credits against 7 at entry — with the same 6 or 10 second options and no audio on either. Use 2.3 for new work; there is no reason to start a project on 02.

This is a straight version comparison with very little between them on paper. Both run 6 or 10 seconds, neither returns synced audio, and the price bands nearly overlap: Hailuo 02 from 7 to 12 credits, Hailuo 2.3 from 8 to 15.

With the specifications matched, the argument for the newer release is simply that it is newer — model revisions in this line have generally moved motion handling and temporal stability forward, and there is no dimension where 02 is documented as ahead.

The one real case for staying on 02 is consistency inside an existing edit. Version changes shift the look enough that a sequence cut from both can show a seam, so finish what you started on the model you started with, and move to 2.3 for the next thing.

Pick Hailuo 02 when

  • You are matching shots in a sequence already generated on Hailuo 02.
  • You want the marginally lower entry price and the difference matters at your volume.

Pick Hailuo 2.3 when

  • Any new project — it is the current release in the line.
  • You want whatever generational improvement the newer version carries, since the specs are otherwise identical.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

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Side-by-side specs — First & Last Frame Video

How Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 compare when used for First & Last Frame Video.

Hailuo 02 versus Hailuo 2.3 specifications for First & Last Frame Video
SpecificationHailuo 02Hailuo 2.3
Starting pricefrom 3 credits per secondfrom 8 credits per second
VersionsStandard, ProStandard, Pro
Video resolution768p, 1080pNot applicable
Duration6, 106, 10
Text promptYesYes
Start frameYesYes
End frameYesNo
Reference imagesYesYes
Try both in the First & Last Frame Video generator

Side-by-side specs — Text & Reference to Video

How Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 compare when used for Text & Reference to Video.

Hailuo 02 versus Hailuo 2.3 specifications for Text & Reference to Video
SpecificationHailuo 02Hailuo 2.3
Starting pricefrom 7 credits per secondfrom 8 credits per second
VersionsStandard, ProStandard, Pro
Duration6, 106, 10
Text promptYesYes
Try both in the Text & Reference to Video generator

Frequently asked questions

Is Hailuo 02 or Hailuo 2.3 better?
Hailuo 2.3 is the newer release at a slightly higher price — 8 credits against 7 at entry — with the same 6 or 10 second options and no audio on either. Use 2.3 for new work; there is no reason to start a project on 02.
What's the difference between Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3?
Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 differ on 4 tracked specifications, covering price, output resolution, duration limits and which inputs each one accepts. Both are available on ZOOOP for First & Last Frame Video, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results directly.
Is Hailuo 02 or Hailuo 2.3 cheaper?
Hailuo 02 starts at 3 credits, against 8 for Hailuo 2.3. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 do the same things?
They overlap on 2 capabilities: First & Last Frame Video, Text & Reference to Video. Each one is compared separately above, because pricing and parameters differ per capability.
Can I use both Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both Hailuo 02 and Hailuo 2.3 — plus every other model in the catalog — on the same credits, with no separate subscription per provider. You can switch models mid-project and keep your prompt.

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Specifications are read from the live ZOOOP model catalog and change as providers ship new versions. Credit figures are starting prices — the final cost depends on resolution, duration and the options you pick.