MiniMax Hailuo vs Sora
Compare MiniMax Hailuo and Sora: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Video Generation
Video Generation
Rating
β 3.5
β 3
Free Credits
66 credits/day
2 undefined
Refresh Period
daily
none
Resolution
720p-1080p
ζι«1080p
Watermark
Yes
No
Commercial Use
No
No
Paid From
$9.99/month
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MiniMax Hailuo
By MiniMax, natural motion effects that don't look AI-generated. 300 free credits on signup, generous for its category.γ
Pros
- βMost natural motion
- βGenerous free credits
- βSome videos without watermark
- βAvailable in China
Cons
- βOnly 5-6 seconds
- βComplex scenes may fail
Key Features
Natural motionImage to VideoText to VideoUp to 1080p300 credits for new usersOptimized human motion
Sora
OpenAI's video generation tool, Sora 2 is back online. Unlimited free 1080p watermark-free generation available through free channels. Quality is top-tier among similar tools.γ
Pros
- βWas top-tier video quality
- βUnique storyboard feature
- βGood motion consistency
- βSora 2 had narrative breakthroughs
Cons
- βShut down on March 24, 2026
- βPricing was 3-10x above competitors
- β10-month beta missed market window
- βFree credits cut from 30 to 6/day
- βNever available in China mainland
- βComplex scenes sometimes failed
Key Features
Text to Video (shut down)Image to Video (shut down)Video editingStoryboard featureUp to 1080pUp to 20 secondsSora 2 narrative coherenceDirector's perspective framing