Google Flow vs Hailuo
7 facts side by side from each company’s published specs and prices, plus our same-brief bench where both have run it. By GoCrazyAI Lab, method here.
Google Flow
by Google · Veo 3.1 · Gemini Omni Flash
Hailuo
by MiniMax · MiniMax H3
The short answer
Google Flow wins 2 of the 3 rounds a number or a yes/no can decide, Hailuo takes 1. In the Best AI video generators guide Google Flow is #3 (Best for cinematic polish) and Hailuo is #6 (Best open model).
Google Flow wins
2 / 3
Flow pairs Veo 3.1 for 4K takes and long extensions with Gemini Omni Flash, which leads the image-to-video board without audio. Daily no-cost credits and a $4.99 entry plan make it an easy place to start, though there is no public API.
Hailuo wins
1 / 3
MiniMax H3 leads the open-weights image-to-video board with audio and sits in the top five for text to video, yet it is one of the cheapest models to run, with 2K output and stereo sound. Because the weights are open it is available well beyond Hailuo, including in AI Video Pro.
Round by round
Bold marks the winner of a row; rows without a number or yes/no have no winner. As published, checked October 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
| Spec | Google Flow | Hailuo |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus, 200 Flow credits) | From $9.99/mo (Standard, per Hailuo) |
| Longest take | 8 s | 15 s |
| Top resolution | 4K (8-second takes) | 2K |
| Native audio | Yes | Yes |
| No-cost plan | Yes: 50 Flow credits a day | Yes: new-user credits, watermarked |
| Vertical 9:16 | Yes | Yes |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
By the numbers
- Google Flow8s
- Hailuo15s
- Google Flow$4.99
- Hailuo$9.99
See them work
Google Flow: what we like
- Gemini Omni Flash leads the Artificial Analysis image-to-video board without audio and sits near the top for text to video.
- A $4.99 entry plan, plus daily no-cost credits to try it.
- Veo 3.1 clips can be extended 7 seconds at a time, up to 148 seconds in total.
Watch out for
- Each Veo 3.1 generation is 8 seconds at most; longer scenes are built from extensions.
- Google splits video across products: Gemini Omni in the Gemini app, Veo 3.1 and Omni in Flow.
Hailuo: what we like
- Top-four quality on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard at one of the lowest prices.
- Open weights: the same model is available to run elsewhere.
Watch out for
- Published prices vary between Hailuo pages, so confirm at checkout.
- Downloads on the no-cost tier carry a watermark.
Make it on GoCrazyAI
Try the top engines in one studio
GoCrazyAI runs Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0 Prime, MiniMax H3 and HappyHorse side by side in AI Video Pro, Veo 3.1, Kling and Grok Imagine in the classic generator, and Kling 4.0 behind the trend templates, so you can test the same idea on several engines and keep the best take. Plans from $9.99 a week.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to start, Google Flow or Hailuo?
Google Flow starts at $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus, 200 Flow credits); Hailuo at From $9.99/mo (Standard, per Hailuo). No-cost tier: Google Flow yes: 50 flow credits a day, Hailuo yes: new-user credits, watermarked. Prices as published on each company's pricing page, checked September 25, 2026.
Longest single take, in seconds: Google Flow or Hailuo?
Google Flow: 8 seconds. Hailuo: 15 seconds.
Can I use either on GoCrazyAI?
Google Flow is a separate product; the GoCrazyAI tools below do the same job on one subscription. Hailuo's engine runs in our studio (MiniMax H3 on GoCrazyAI).
Sources
- Google Flow: Google Flow: plans and models
- Google Flow: Google AI plans
- Google Flow: Veo in the Gemini API: durations, resolution, extension
- Google Flow: Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard
- Hailuo: MiniMax H3 announcement
- Hailuo: Hailuo: paid vs no-cost plans
- Hailuo: Hailuo payment policy
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