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Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3.1 Lite
Specs, pricing, and capabilities side by side — plus outputs generated from identical prompts, so the only variable between the columns is the model.
Cloud
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Google's high-quality video model with native audio, reference-image support, and frame-to-frame control.
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Google's cost-efficient Veo tier, generating short clips with native audio at roughly half the price of Veo 3.1 Fast.
Learn more about Veo 3.1 Lite →Overview
Creator
Google
Google
Released
10 months ago (Oct 2025)
5 months ago (Mar 2026)
Available on
RunwareReplicate
RunwareReplicate
Model ID
google/veo-3.1
google/veo-3.1-lite
Specs
Pricing
$0.20 per second
$0.05 per second
Max resolution
4K
1080p
Aspect ratios
16:9, 9:16
16:9, 9:16
Clip length
Up to 8s
Up to 8s
Audio
Synchronized track
Synchronized track
Image-to-video
Start & end frame + reference images
Start & end frame
Negative prompt
Supported
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Seed control
Supported
Supported
Samples
Establishing shotCamera motion, scene coherence over time
PromptSlow aerial push in over a coastal cliff road at golden hour, waves breaking on rocks below, a single car travelling along the road. Smooth continuous camera movement, warm cinematic colour grade.
Download google-veo-3-1-establishing.mp4
Download google-veo-3-1-lite-establishing.mp4
Close-upFluid motion, fine detail, temporal stability
PromptClose-up of a barista pouring steamed milk into an espresso, latte art forming in the crema, steam rising from the cup. Shallow depth of field, soft window light, subtle handheld movement.
Download google-veo-3-1-closeup.mp4
Download google-veo-3-1-lite-closeup.mp4
Every sample is the model’s first result for the shared scene prompt — no cherry-picking — generated via Runware or Replicate. Hover a copy icon to read the full prompt.
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