← Back to video model comparison
Google
Veo 3.1
Veo 3.1 costs $0.40 per second of generated video — the 18th cheapest of the 18 video APIs tracked here. A 10-second clip runs about $4.00, and the rate is 8.0× the cheapest option (Veo 3.1 Lite at $0.05/sec). It outputs up to 1080p with a maximum single clip of 8 seconds, and generates a synchronised audio track itself.
Per second
$0.40
up to $0.60
10-sec clip
$4.00
5 sec: $2.00
Resolution
1080p
max 8 sec per call
Native audio
Yes
9 peers offer it
Pricing basis
Gemini / Vertex AI bills per successful output second; $0.40/sec on the Standard tier.
Google's flagship video model — best-in-class prompt adherence and native audio; 4K output is priced separately.
Capabilities
Text to videoImage to videoNative audio
Price verified 2026-08-06 · source: official
What it costs on a real workload
| Scenario | Monthly cost | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Social short-form6-second clips, 300 per month | $720 | $540 |
| Ad creative testing10-second clips, 60 variants per month | $240 | $180 |
| E-commerce product loops8-second clips, 1,000 per month | $3,200 | $2,400 |
| Side project / prototyping5-second clips, 40 per month | $80 | $60 |
Alternatives
- Sora 2 Pro$0.30/s
25% cheaper per second than Veo 3.1.
Other models from this provider
- Veo 3.1 Lite$0.05/s · 720p
- Veo 3.1 Fast$0.15/s · 1080p
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Veo 3.1 cost per video?
- Veo 3.1 is billed per second, normalised to $0.40 per second of output. A 5-second clip costs about $2.00, a 10-second clip about $4.00. Gemini / Vertex AI bills per successful output second; $0.40/sec on the Standard tier.
- What would Veo 3.1 cost for a real workload?
- At 6-second clips, 300 per month, Veo 3.1 comes to roughly $720 per month. The same workload on Sora 2 Pro would be $540.
- Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?
- Yes — Veo 3.1 produces a synchronised audio track as part of generation, as do 9 other models tracked here.
- How long a clip can Veo 3.1 produce in one call?
- Up to 8 seconds per generation at 1080p. Vidu Q3-Pro goes furthest at 16 seconds, so longer sequences here mean stitching multiple generations.