video model comparison
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash vs Veo 3.1 Preview
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Preview are both current video models, from Google. Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash is 83% cheaper per video second at 720p than Veo 3.1 Preview, $0.07 vs $0.40. On Arena Text-to-Video, Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash scores 1541 Elo and Veo 3.1 Preview 1363 Elo (Arena, measured November 5, 2026).
- Higher Arena Text-to-Video
- Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash1541 Elo against 1363 Elo
- Lower price per video second at 720p
- Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash$0.07 against $0.40
- Newer release
- Gemini Omni 1.2 FlashNov 2026 against Oct 2025
Data verified November 6, 2026 · Dataset 2026-11-06
Side by side
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Preview, line by line
Prices in effect today, compared at the same tier wherever both list one. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash | Veo 3.1 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price per video second at 720p | $0.07 (better) | $0.40 (720p or 1080p, with audio) |
| Independent benchmarks | ||
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1541 Elo (#1 of 6) (better) | 1363 Elo (#4 of 6) |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1502 Elo (#1 of 5) (better) | 1399 Elo (#5 of 5) |
| Specs | ||
| Provider | ||
| Release date | November 5, 2026 | October 15, 2025 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 131,072 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | 65,536 tokens | Not reported |
| Input | text, image, video | text, image |
| Output | video, audio, text | video, audio |
Scores:Arena · 2026-11-06
Charts
Against every current video model
Where Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Preview land among the current models of their task, on every independent benchmark, on price and on context.
Where each stands
On Arena Text-to-Video, Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash ranks #1 and Veo 3.1 Preview #4 of 6 current models. Each bar is the share of current models it beats: on score, price and context.
Independent benchmarks
Arena Text-to-Video
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash:#1of 6
1,541 Elo · ahead of 100%
Veo 3.1 Preview:#4of 6
1,363 Elo · ahead of 40%
Arena Image-to-Video
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash:#1of 5
1,502 Elo · ahead of 100%
Veo 3.1 Preview:#5of 5
1,399 Elo · ahead of 0%
Price and context
Price per video second
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash:#4of 8
$0.07 · cheaper than 57%
Veo 3.1 Preview:#8of 8
$0.40 · cheaper than 0%
Quality against price
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash scores 1,541 at $0.07; Veo 3.1 Preview scores 1,363 at $0.4 (price per video second). The line joins the current models no other beats on both price and Arena Text-to-Video score; hover any point to name it.
Quality against price: the data
| Model | Provider | Price per video second | Arena Text-to-Video (Elo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash | $0.070 | 1,541 | |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | xAI | $0.080 | 1,486 |
| Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance Seed | $0.23 | 1,480 |
| Veo 3.1 Preview | $0.40 | 1,363 | |
| grok-imagine-video | xAI | $0.050 | 1,341 |
Cost
What each costs
Example workloads at each provider's listed rates, then every other rate either one lists. The cheaper figure in each row is highlighted.
The same work, priced
For one minute of video at 720p, Veo 3.1 Preview costs 5.7 times as much as Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, at each provider's listed rates.
One minute of video at 720p
Veo 3.1 Preview costs 5.7× as much
- Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
- $4.20
- Veo 3.1 Preview
- $24
| Workload or rate | Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash | Veo 3.1 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Example workloads | ||
| One minute of video at 720p | $4.20 (better) | $24 (720p or 1080p, with audio) |
| Other listed rates | ||
| 1M output tokens, video | $12 | Not listed |
Your own bill will differ. These figures use list prices and example workloads. The AI Model Cost Audit reviews your real usage, shortlists models that score as well for each task for less, and estimates the savings.
Launch price $100, regular price $150
Verdict
When to choose each
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash
Where it leads
- Lower price per video second at 720p, $0.07 vs $0.40
- Higher Arena Text-to-Video score, 1541 Elo vs 1363 Elo
- Higher Arena Image-to-Video score, 1502 Elo vs 1399 Elo
- Accepts video input
- Also outputs text
- Supports video editing
Best for
- Short clips with sound and consistent characters that need conversational edits
Watch out for
- Arena's ratings rest on 2,745 votes or fewer per board so far, far fewer than older video models
- 1080p and 4K come from upsampling, and first-and-last-frame interpolation is limited to 3 to 10 seconds
- Paid tier only: there is no free-tier access in the Gemini API
Veo 3.1 Preview
Where it leads
- Supports sound generation
Best for
- Gemini API video generation with audio
Watch out for
- Preview models may change and have stricter rate limits
From benchmark to production
Building on Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Preview?
Public scores rarely hold on your own data. We test both models on your real tasks, then build the agent or pipeline around the one that wins.
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FAQ
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash vs Veo 3.1 Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Preview?
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash is 83% cheaper per video second at 720p than Veo 3.1 Preview, $0.07 vs $0.40.
How much would one minute of video at 720p cost with Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Preview?
One minute of video at 720p comes to $4.20 with Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and $24 with Veo 3.1 Preview at their listed rates.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo 3.1 Preview?
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash leads on Arena Text-to-Video, 1541 Elo to 1363 Elo; Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash leads on Arena Image-to-Video, 1502 Elo to 1399 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
How do Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Preview differ in features?
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash takes text, image and video input; Veo 3.1 Preview takes text and image. Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash produces video, audio and text; Veo 3.1 Preview produces video and audio. Only Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash supports video editing. Only Veo 3.1 Preview supports sound generation.
Further reading
More on Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Preview
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash and Veo 3.1 Preview?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty