Veo 3.1 Fast vs Hailuo 3: Price & Speed

Veo 3.1 Fast vs Hailuo 3

Hailuo 3 is cheaper at the tracked configurations. The better choice depends on latency, audio, resolution and workflow fit.

Metric	Veo 3.1 Fast	Hailuo 3
Provider	Google via Runway	MiniMax via Runway
Price / second	$0.15	$0.10
10-second clip	$1.50	$1.00
Tracked resolution	720p	768p
Native audio	Yes	Yes
Best for	Narrative clips where native audio matters	Audio-led clips and MiniMax workflows

Metric

Veo 3.1 Fast

Hailuo 3

Provider

Google via Runway

MiniMax via Runway

Price / second

$0.15

$0.10

10-second clip

$1.50

$1.00

Tracked resolution

720p

768p

Native audio

Yes

Best for

Narrative clips where native audio matters

Audio-led clips and MiniMax workflows

Which should you choose?

Pick Veo 3.1 Fast for narrative clips where native audio matters. Pick Hailuo 3 for audio-led clips and minimax workflows. Use the same prompt brief, aspect ratio and acceptance rubric across both.

Cost at production volume

At 1,000 ten-second generations, Veo 3.1 Fast is about $1500 and Hailuo 3 is about $1000, before retries and ancillary fees.

Method

We prioritize first-party API pricing and explicitly label resolution and audio. Speed descriptions are directional unless the provider publishes a repeatable benchmark.