Hailuo AI vs Sora

Price, free plan, ease of use, features and strengths, compared side by side, so you can pick the right one for your project.

AI Video Generators

Hailuo AI

Expressive AI video clips from MiniMax, cheap to start

Free daily credits, paid from $7.99/mo

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AI Video Generators

Sora

OpenAI's text-to-video model, inside ChatGPT

Included with ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo)

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In short

Hailuo AI is stronger on value for money, while Sora has the edge on voice quality and realism. On price, Hailuo AI starts lower (paid plans from $7.99/mo). Only Hailuo AI lets you start for free.

Choose Hailuo AI if…

you want a lower starting price ($7.99/mo)
you want to start with a free plan
you want the best value for money

Choose Sora if…

voice quality is a priority
realism matters most to you
you want the easiest tool to learn
you need solid editing features

Strengths compared

Our editorial ratings out of 10, the same ones the quiz uses. They never depend on commission.

Hailuo AISora

Best quality 8/109/10

Realism 8/109/10

Ease of use 8/109/10

Speed 7/107/10

AI avatars 2/102/10

Voice quality 3/106/10

Templates 4/103/10

Editing 4/104/10

Price 9/107/10

At a glance

	Hailuo AI	Sora
Category	AI Video Generators	AI Video Generators
Price	Free daily credits, paid from $7.99/mo	Included with ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo)
Free plan	Yes	No
Difficulty	Beginner	Beginner
Community rating	★ 4.0	★ 4.0
Best for	TikTok / Instagram Reel, Social media content, Cinematic / creative video	Cinematic / creative video, TikTok / Instagram Reel, Social media content
Key features	Text-to-video and image-to-video 1080p, up to 10-second clips on paid plans Watermark-free downloads on paid plans Parallel generations on higher plans	Text-to-video from a prompt Available inside ChatGPT Realistic scenes API for developers
Pros	Low entry price Expressive faces and character motion Simple interface	Very easy if you already use ChatGPT Realistic results French interface
Cons	Free clips are 720p, watermarked and not for commercial use Short clips only	No free access since January 2026 API sunset announced for September 2026
	Try Hailuo AI	Try Sora

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Hailuo AI or Sora?

Hailuo AI starts at Free daily credits, paid from $7.99/mo and Sora at Included with ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo). Prices change often, so check the official sites before subscribing.

Do Hailuo AI and Sora have a free plan?

Only Hailuo AI lets you start for free.

Which is easier for beginners, Hailuo AI or Sora?

Both are rated beginner level, so the learning curve is similar.

Is Hailuo AI better than Sora?

Neither is better for everyone. Hailuo AI is stronger on value for money, while Sora has the edge on voice quality and realism. On price, Hailuo AI starts lower (paid plans from $7.99/mo). Only Hailuo AI lets you start for free. The quiz weighs these differences against your own use case, budget and level.

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