Hailuo 02 vs Veo 3.1 Lite
Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 Lite are both available on Pixel Engine. This page compares what they actually cost and what they can do, generated from the live catalogue rather than written by hand.
Specifications side by side
| Hailuo 02 | Veo 3.1 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | video | video |
| Credits (base) | 8 | 6 |
| Cost per generation | $0.53–$0.80 | $0.40–$0.60 |
| Cost per second of video | $0.09–$0.13 | $0.10–$0.15 |
| Durations (s) | 6,10 | 4s,6s,8s |
| Resolutions | — | 720p,1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 | 16:9,9:16 |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
| Start + end frame | No | Yes |
| Native audio | No | Yes |
| Requires an input image | No | No |
| Negative prompt | No | Yes |
| Seed control (repeatable results) | No | No |
| Multiple reference images | No | No |
| Served by | fal | fal,wavespeed |
Cost by clip length
| Length | Hailuo 02 | Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 4ss | — | 6 credits |
| 6s | 8 credits | — |
| 6ss | — | 9 credits |
| 8ss | — | 12 credits |
| 10s | 14 credits | — |
Which should you use?
Veo 3.1 Lite is the cheaper of the two per generation on current plan rates. That does not make it the better choice for every shot — check the capability rows above, because Hailuo 02 may support options Veo 3.1 Lite does not.
The concrete differences are:
- Credits (base): Hailuo 02 8, Veo 3.1 Lite 6
- Cost per generation: Hailuo 02 $0.53–$0.80, Veo 3.1 Lite $0.40–$0.60
- Cost per second of video: Hailuo 02 $0.09–$0.13, Veo 3.1 Lite $0.10–$0.15
- Durations (s): Hailuo 02 6,10, Veo 3.1 Lite 4s,6s,8s
- Resolutions: Hailuo 02 —, Veo 3.1 Lite 720p,1080p
- Aspect ratios: Hailuo 02 16:9, Veo 3.1 Lite 16:9,9:16
- Start + end frame: Hailuo 02 No, Veo 3.1 Lite Yes
- Native audio: Hailuo 02 No, Veo 3.1 Lite Yes
Run the same prompt on both
Both models are on one account with shared credits, so you can generate the identical prompt on each and compare the real output instead of taking a table's word for it.
Start freeCommon questions
Which is cheaper, Hailuo 02 or Veo 3.1 Lite?
Veo 3.1 Lite costs less per generation at current plan rates. Exact cost depends on clip length and resolution — see the cost table above.
Can I use both Hailuo 02 and Veo 3.1 Lite on one account?
Yes. Both are available on Pixel Engine from the same credit balance, so you can switch between them without a second subscription.
Which one generates audio?
Veo 3.1 Lite generates native audio with the video. The other produces silent video that you would need to score separately.
Can I animate an existing image?
Both models support image-to-video, so you can supply a still frame as the starting point rather than generating from text alone.