HEAD TO HEAD
Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3.1 Fast: which is worth your budget?
Veo 3.1 — Google
Veo 3.1 Fast — Google
| Veo 3.1 | Veo 3.1 Fast | |
|---|---|---|
| $ / second (base) | $0.40 | $0.15 |
| 10-second clip | $4.00 | $1.50 |
| 1 minute of output | $24.00 | $9.00 |
| Native audio | Yes | Yes |
| Max clip length | 8s | 8s |
Rates shown at each model's base tier, verified July 2026 from official vendor pricing pages and documentation. Vendors change prices without notice — see methodology.
The verdict
Fast at $0.15/s delivers a surprising share of Standard's $0.40/s quality — Google's own positioning treats it as the workhorse. Standard earns its 2.7× premium in exactly two places: lip-synced dialogue, where its lead is decisive, and 4K deliverables. Everything else — B-roll, social clips, drafts, even most hero shots — belongs on Fast. If you're unsure which tier a shot needs, it needs Fast.
Whichever you pick, apply a retake multiplier before budgeting: the model that gets your specific shot right in fewer attempts is often the cheaper one in practice, regardless of sticker price. Full tier breakdowns: Veo 3.1 pricing and Veo 3.1 Fast pricing.
Run your own numbers. The cost calculator applies your clip length, resolution and a realistic retake buffer across every model at once.