The Competitive Landscape (February 2026)
The AI video generation space has matured rapidly, with five major models competing for different segments of the market. Each has distinct strengths, and the best choice depends heavily on your specific use case.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Seedance 2.0 | Sora 2 | Veo 3.1 | Kling 3.0 | Hailuo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max resolution | 2K | 1080p | 4K | 1080p | 1080p |
| Max duration | 15s | 10s | 8s | 12s | 10s |
| Frame rate | 24 FPS | 24 FPS | 24 FPS | 60 FPS | 24 FPS |
| Text input | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image input | Up to 9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video input | Up to 3 clips | No | Limited | Yes | No |
| Audio input | Up to 3 files | No | No | No | No |
| Native audio output | Yes (lip sync) | No | Yes | No | No |
| Reference control | @tag system | Limited | Limited | Moderate | Limited |
When to Choose Each Model
- Choose Seedance 2.0 when you have existing reference material (photos, clips, audio) and want the most control over how those references influence the output. It is also the best choice for multilingual content requiring lip sync and for workflows that depend on combining multiple input types.
- Choose Sora 2 when physics accuracy matters most. Sora produces the most physically plausible interactions, object collisions, and real world dynamics among current generators.
- Choose Veo 3.1 when you need the highest visual fidelity and cinematic quality. Veo leads in 4K output and broadcast grade aesthetics, making it the top choice for film and advertising production.
- Choose Kling 3.0 when smooth motion and high frame rates are priorities. Kling's 60 FPS output and strong human motion rendering make it ideal for dance, sports, and action content.
- Choose Hailuo as a cost effective option for simpler text to video workflows where multimodal inputs are not needed.