Who comes out ahead
Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Hailuo AIFrom $9/mo against from $10/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Hailuo AI4.4 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Video tools
Side by side
| Compared on | Hailuo AI |  Pika |
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| Our rating | 4.4Better | 4.2 |
| Starts at | $9/moBetter | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Video | Video |
| Plans | From $9/mo | From $10/mo |
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| Company | MiniMax, founded 2021 | Pika Labs, founded 2023 |
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Hailuo AI better than Pika?
In our reviews Hailuo AI scores 4.4 and Pika scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Hailuo AI: Leans into themed, template-based scenarios rather than open-ended generation. Pika: Leans into playful, exaggerated creative effects rather than photorealism.
Which is cheaper, Hailuo AI or Pika?
Hailuo AI has the lower starting price: from $9/mo for Hailuo AI and from $10/mo for Pika.
Do Hailuo AI and Pika have free plans?
Yes, both have a free plan.
