Hailuo 02 vs Veo 3.1

Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 differ on 12 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?

These sit at opposite ends of the catalog: Hailuo 02 is the cheapest clip available at 3 credits with no audio and no 4K, while Veo 3.1 is the finishing model with synced sound and a 4K tier at eight times the entry price.

The gap here is about as wide as the catalog gets. Hailuo 02 gives you 6 or 10 seconds at 768p or 1080p with no audio, from 3 credits. Veo 3.1 gives you 4, 6 or 8 seconds at 720p, 1080p or 4K with synced audio, from 25.

Eight Hailuo takes cost roughly one Veo take. For any shot the viewer sees briefly, or any pass where you are still deciding what the shot is, that ratio is decisive and the fidelity difference is largely invisible.

For the shot that carries the sequence, Veo 3.1 is what the reviewer commentary is about — prompt adherence, physically plausible motion, faces that hold across frames, and lighting that reads photographic. Hailuo 02 is a value model and is not positioned to compete on any of that. Using them as explore-and-deliver rather than as alternatives is how the pairing actually makes sense.

Pick Hailuo 02 when

  • You are filling a timeline with background or cutaway material where cost per clip is what limits you.
  • 6 or 10 seconds fits and the audio is coming from elsewhere.
  • You are running many takes to find a composition.

Pick Veo 3.1 when

  • The shot is being delivered, especially at 1080p or 4K.
  • There is dialogue that has to match the mouth.
  • The shot depends on physical behaviour holding up — falling objects, cloth, hands touching things.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

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

How Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 compare when used for First & Last Frame Video.

Hailuo 02 versus Veo 3.1 specifications for First & Last Frame Video
SpecificationHailuo 02Veo 3.1
Starting pricefrom 3 credits per secondfrom 25 credits per second
VersionsStandard, ProStandard
Video resolution768p, 1080p4k, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratiosNot applicable16:9, 9:16, auto
Duration6, 104s, 6s, 8s
Text promptYesYes
Start frameYesYes
End frameYesYes
Reference imagesYesNo
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Side-by-side specs — Text & Reference to Video

How Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 compare when used for Text & Reference to Video.

Hailuo 02 versus Veo 3.1 specifications for Text & Reference to Video
SpecificationHailuo 02Veo 3.1
Starting pricefrom 7 credits per secondfrom 25 credits per second
VersionsStandard, ProStandard
Video resolutionNot applicable4k, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratiosNot applicable16:9, 9:16
Duration6, 104s, 6s, 8s
Text promptYesYes
Reference imagesNoUp to 3
Try both in the Text & Reference to Video generator

Frequently asked questions

Is Hailuo 02 or Veo 3.1 better?
These sit at opposite ends of the catalog: Hailuo 02 is the cheapest clip available at 3 credits with no audio and no 4K, while Veo 3.1 is the finishing model with synced sound and a 4K tier at eight times the entry price.
What's the difference between Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1?
Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 differ on 12 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 Veo 3.1 cheaper?
Hailuo 02 starts at 3 credits, against 25 for Veo 3.1. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 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 Veo 3.1 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 — 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.