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Google Veo 3.1
Google Veo 3.1 is the best video model pick for Google-native teams, Gemini API developers, Vertex AI buyers, vertical mobile output, and SynthID...
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Google AI plans + Gemini API paid tier $0.05-$0.60/sec for Veo 3.1 preview
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Google AI plans + Gemini API paid tier $0
Risk: Veo 3
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Should you use it?
Google Veo 3.1 is the best video model pick for Google-native teams, Gemini API developers, Vertex AI buyers, vertical mobile output, and SynthID provenance. It is not the cheapest frontier model to test, but it has the clearest official API pricing among the top video models. API buyers should migrate off older Veo 3 and Veo 2 model IDs before the June 30, 2026 shutdown.
- Buy if Google Workspace users
- Pick Google AI plans + Gemini API paid tier $0.05-$0.60/sec for Veo 3.1 preview
- Skip if Cheapest experimentation
Plan guidance
What to buy
$0.05-$0.60/sec depending on Veo 3.1 model and resolution
Veo 3
Current pricing source: Gemini API Veo 3.1 pricing
Fit
Use it for this, skip it for that
Best for
- Google Workspace users
- Gemini API developers
- Vertex AI enterprise pipelines
- Native-audio video generation
Avoid if
- Cheapest experimentation
- Buyers who need a neutral production suite
- Creators who want unlimited flat-rate generation
- Watch out
- Veo 3.1 is strongest for Google-stack workflows, but per-second API pricing and Google account/product access can be more expensive or constrained than creator SaaS tools.
Recent changes
Only what affects the decision
- Veo 3.1 Gemini API preview and migration warning
Gemini API pricing still lists Veo 3.1 Standard, Fast, and Lite preview rates. The same pricing page warns that Veo 3 and Veo 2 API model IDs shut down on June 30, 2026
Gemini API Veo 3.1 pricing - Gemini API Veo 3.1 family
Re-verified June 6, 2026: Veo 3.1 Standard $0.40/sec at 720p/1080p and $0.60/sec at 4K, Fast $0.10-$0.30/sec, Lite $0.05-$0.08/sec all hold; no new Veo version listed
Gemini API Veo 3.1 pricing - Gemini API Veo 3.1 family
Official Gemini API pricing lists Standard, Fast, and Lite rates by resolution
Gemini API Veo 3.1 pricing
Alternatives
Best swaps
Runway
Build comparison Production AI video workspace with Runway Agent, Gen-4.5, Gen-4 Turbo, Aleph 2.0/Edit Studio, Act-Two performance capture, third
Free + paid plans from $12/user/month billed annually; API credits at $0.01/credit · 8.8/10 Seedance 2.0ByteDance Seed's frontier multimodal audio-video model for text, image, audio, and video referenced generation.
BytePlus API/resource packs; verify current per-video or pack pricing in ModelArk · 8.8/10 HeyGenAI avatar and presenter-video platform for marketing, sales outreach, localization, training, and digital-twin business video.
$0, Creator $29/mo, Pro from $49/mo, Business $149/mo plus seats, Enterprise custom; API and LiveAvatar pricing are separate · 8.5/10Google Veo 3.1 comparisons
See all →Google Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0
Google Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0, updated June 27, 2026. Veo wins for Google API/provenance; Kling is the creator-value challenger.
Google Veo 3.1 vs Seedance 2.0
Google Veo 3.1 vs Seedance 2.0, updated June 27, 2026. Veo wins for Google API/provenance; Seedance is the first raw model-quality test.
Proof and score math Verified Jun 24
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Why this recommendation is trusted
Evidence Gemini API Veo 3.1 pricing
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- Freshness
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- Confidence
- High confidence
- Verified
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Editorial score
Unweighted average of 4 axes · confidence high
- Utility 9/10
How much real work it can do for a competent operator, end to end.
- Value 7/10
What you get for the dollar relative to the closest alternative.
- Moat 8/10
How hard it would be for a competitor to replicate the underlying advantage.
- Longevity 9/10
How likely the product is to still be best-in-class 24 months out.
Verified facts
- Pricing Anchor The Gemini API paid tier lists Veo 3.1 preview Standard at $0.40/sec for 720p/1080p and $0.60/sec for 4K, Veo 3.1 Fast at $0.10-$0.30/sec, and Veo 3.1 Lite at $0.05-$0.08/sec.
- Flagship Model Veo 3.1 is Google's current Gemini API video-generation preview family, while older Veo 3 and Veo 2 Gemini API model IDs are scheduled to shut down on June 30, 2026.
- Watch Out For Veo 3.1 is strongest for Google-stack workflows, but per-second API pricing and Google account/product access can be more expensive or constrained than creator SaaS tools.
- Api Available Google's Gemini API documentation shows Veo 3.1 preview video generation through the generateVideos API on paid tiers and warns developers to migrate from Veo 3 and Veo 2 before their June 30, 2026 shutdown.
- Video Generation Google says Veo 3.1 supports richer native audio, stronger creative control, image-to-video workflows, native vertical 9:16 output, and 1080p/4K options in Flow, the Gemini API, and Vertex AI.
Full review notes Long-form details, FAQ, and source history
Google Veo 3.1 is a frontier AI video model family from Google DeepMind. As of June 24, 2026, AiPedia ranks it as the best Google/API pick in AI video: strong native audio, vertical mobile output, 1080p/4K workflows, Gemini API pricing, Vertex AI access, and SynthID provenance. Developers should treat Veo 3.1 as the current Gemini API route because Google’s pricing page says older Veo 3 and Veo 2 API model IDs shut down on June 30, 2026.
May 19, 2026 update: Google I/O 2026 added Gemini Omni and refreshed Google AI Ultra pricing. Veo 3.1 remains the source-backed API/Vertex AI video model on this page, but consumer video access now also needs to be compared against Gemini Omni and the new $100/$200 Ultra tiers.
It should be tested directly against Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0 for raw video quality. Veo’s strongest advantage is not simply output quality; it is the surrounding Google ecosystem.
Recent changes
- June 24, 2026: Rechecked Google DeepMind Veo, Gemini API video docs, and Gemini API pricing. Veo 3.1 preview pricing still spans $0.05-$0.60/second by model and resolution. The pricing page now also warns that older Veo 3 and Veo 2 API model IDs shut down on June 30, 2026, so new API work should not start on those IDs.
System Verdict
Pick Veo 3.1 if you want a frontier video model inside Google’s stack. It is available through Flow, Gemini API, Vertex AI, Google Vids, Gemini app surfaces, and other Google products. Google’s current docs also provide unusually clear per-second API pricing for Veo 3.1 Standard, Fast, and Lite.
Skip it if you want the cheapest model-quality shootout. Seedance and Kling may be better first tests for raw model quality or value. Runway may be better when you need a production workspace and model switching.
Best buyer route: use Gemini API or Vertex AI for governed production, Flow for creator workflow, and Google AI plan access only after checking the current generation limits in your account.
Key Facts
| Current family | Veo 3.1 preview, Veo 3.1 Fast preview, Veo 3.1 Lite preview |
| Company | Google DeepMind |
| API route | Gemini API paid tier for Veo 3.1 preview; Vertex AI / Enterprise Agent Platform routes for governed production |
| Creator route | Flow, Gemini app, Google Vids, YouTube-related surfaces |
| Native audio | Yes |
| Mobile output | Native vertical 9:16 supported for Ingredients to Video |
| Resolution | 1080p and 4K options in Flow, Gemini API, and Vertex AI |
| Pricing anchor | Gemini API per-second pricing by model and resolution |
| Migration warning | Veo 3 and Veo 2 API model IDs shut down on June 30, 2026 |
What it actually is
Veo 3.1 is a model family, not a single app. The same family powers Flow (Google’s creator workflow), Gemini API preview access for developers, Vertex AI or enterprise routes for governed production, and consumer surfaces like the Gemini app and Google Vids. That spread is the point. Veo’s edge is less about winning every quality test and more about living inside Google’s stack, with auditable per-second pricing and SynthID provenance on its output.
The family splits by cost and speed. Veo 3.1 Standard targets the highest quality and reaches 4K, Veo 3.1 Fast trades some fidelity for a lower per-second rate, and Veo 3.1 Lite is the budget tier for drafts and high-volume work. All three support native audio. For teams, the Gemini API and Vertex AI routes give the clearest cost model and governance, while consumer app access varies by country and plan.
Pricing
The strongest source-backed pricing signal is the Gemini API pricing page. On June 24, 2026, it listed:
| Model | 720p | 1080p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Standard | $0.40/sec | $0.40/sec | $0.60/sec |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | $0.10/sec | $0.12/sec | $0.30/sec |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | $0.05/sec | $0.08/sec | Not supported |
Consumer plan access can vary by country, account, and product surface. For production planning, use the Gemini API or Vertex AI pricing docs as the most auditable route, and avoid older Veo 3/Veo 2 API model IDs because Google lists a June 30, 2026 shutdown.
When To Pick Veo 3.1
- You are already building on Google Cloud or Vertex AI.
- You need Gemini API access rather than a consumer-only app.
- You want native audio-video generation with a clear official docs trail.
- You need vertical 9:16 output for Shorts, Reels, TikTok, or mobile-first ads.
- You care about SynthID provenance and Google-managed safety controls.
When To Pick Something Else
- Raw model-quality testing: start with Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0 as well.
- Production workspace: Runway gives a stronger creator workflow and model switching UI.
- Gemini-native conversational edits: Gemini Omni is the newer Google route when the job is multi-turn video creation or editing inside Gemini, Flow, Flow Music, or YouTube.
- Low-budget effects: Pika is lighter for quick clips and playful social assets.
- Avatar video: HeyGen is better for presenter-led video.
Against the alternatives
| Veo 3.1 | Kling 3.0 | Seedance 2.0 | Sora 2 | Runway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best at | All-round quality and audio | Cinematic motion | Reference-based multimodal | Distinctive cinematic style | Production editing suite |
| Native audio | Yes, strongest sync | Yes, across cuts | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Clip length | Short clips, 1080p and 4K | Up to about 15s | Up to about 15s, multi-shot | Short clips | Short clips |
| Access | Gemini API, Vertex AI, Flow | Kling app, credits | BytePlus API, Dreamina | ChatGPT and Sora app | Web app and API |
| Price signal | Premium ($0.40-0.60/sec at 4K) | Credit-based, verify in app | BytePlus route-specific pricing | Subscription | Credit-based |
| Best viewed as | Google-stack frontier model | Cinematic motion benchmark | Reference-driven generator | Stylized social video | Editing workspace |
The honest read: Veo wins when you live in the Google stack and want clean audio with auditable API pricing. Kling leads on cinematic motion after account-level price checks. Seedance is best when you build from your own image, audio, and video references. Sora 2 has the most distinctive style, and Runway is the better full editing workspace.
Failure Modes
- Cost can climb quickly: per-second pricing is easy to model but expensive at volume.
- Account/product limits vary: consumer access is not the same as API access.
- Not a full editor: Veo is a model family and product surface, not a complete standalone post-production suite.
- Prompt fit varies: compare the same prompt set against Seedance, Kling, and Runway before committing.
Methodology
This page was produced by the aipedia.wiki editorial pipeline, an automated system that ingests vendor documentation, verifies pricing and model details against primary sources, and generates the editorial analysis you are reading. No individual human wrote this review. Scoring follows the four-dimension rubric at /about/scoring/ (Utility x Value x Moat x Longevity, unweighted average). Last verified 2026-06-24 against Google DeepMind Veo, the Gemini API video docs, and the Gemini API pricing page.
FAQ
Is Veo 3.1 one of the best AI video models? Yes. On June 24, 2026, it belongs in the frontier short list with Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0.
How much does Veo 3.1 cost through the API? The Gemini API pricing page lists Veo 3.1 family rates from $0.05/sec for Lite 720p to $0.60/sec for Standard 4K.
Is Veo 3.1 good for mobile-first video? Yes. Google’s January 2026 update specifically highlights native vertical 9:16 output for Ingredients to Video and 1080p/4K options in Flow, Gemini API, and Vertex AI.
Sources
- Google I/O 2026 Gemini and subscription update (verified 2026-05-20)
- Google DeepMind Veo (verified 2026-06-24)
- Veo 3.1 Gemini API video docs (verified 2026-06-24)
- Gemini API Veo 3.1 pricing (verified 2026-06-24)
- Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video update (verified 2026-06-24)
- Veo 3.1 Gemini API launch (verified 2026-06-24)
- Veo 3.1 Lite announcement (verified 2026-06-24)
Related
- Category: AI Video Generation
- Compare: Veo vs Seedance · Veo vs Kling · Runway vs Veo
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- Alternatives: Seedance 2.0 · Kling 3.0 · Runway · Pika
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