video model comparison
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Gen-4.5
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Gen-4.5 are both current video models, from Google and Runway. On Arena Text-to-Video, Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 scores 1516 Elo and Gen-4.5 1225 Elo (Arena, measured September 22, 2026).
Data verified November 3, 2026 · Dataset 2026-11-03
Side by side
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Gen-4.5, 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 Flash 1.1 | Gen-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price per video second | $0.10 (720p) | Not listed |
| Independent benchmarks | ||
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1516 Elo (#1 of 5) (better) | 1225 Elo (#5 of 5) |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1488 Elo (#1 of 5) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1046 Elo (#3 of 4) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1129 Elo (#2 of 4) | Not measured |
| Specs | ||
| Provider | Runway | |
| Release date | August 27, 2026 | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image, video | text, image |
| Output | video, audio | video |
Scores:Arena · 2026-11-03Artificial Analysis · 2026-11-03Artificial Analysis · 2026-11-03
Charts
Against every current video model
Where Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Gen-4.5 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 Flash 1.1 ranks #1 and Gen-4.5 #5 of 5 current models. Each bar is the share of current models it beats: on score, price and context.
Independent benchmarks
Arena Image-to-Video
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1:#1of 5
1,488 Elo · ahead of 100%
Gen-4.5: Not scored
Arena Text-to-Video
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1:#1of 5
1,516 Elo · ahead of 100%
Gen-4.5:#5of 5
1,225 Elo · ahead of 0%
Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video)
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1:#3of 4
1,046 Elo · ahead of 33%
Gen-4.5: Not scored
Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video)
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1:#2of 4
1,129 Elo · ahead of 67%
Gen-4.5: Not scored
Price and context
Price per video second
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1:#5of 8
$0.10 · cheaper than 29%
Gen-4.5: Not listed
Quality against price
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 scores 1,488 at $0.1 (price per video second). The line joins the current models no other beats on both price and Arena Image-to-Video score; hover any point to name it.
Quality against price: the data
| Model | Provider | Price per video second | Arena Image-to-Video (Elo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | $0.10 | 1,488 | |
| Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance Seed | $0.23 | 1,477 |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | xAI | $0.080 | 1,456 |
| grok-imagine-video | xAI | $0.050 | 1,415 |
| Veo 3.1 Preview | $0.40 | 1,398 |
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.
| Workload or rate | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | Gen-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Example workloads | ||
| One minute of video | $6 (720p) | Not listed |
| Other listed rates | ||
| 1M output tokens, video | $17.50 | 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 Flash 1.1
Where it leads
- Higher Arena Text-to-Video score, 1516 Elo vs 1225 Elo
- Accepts video input
- Also outputs audio
- Supports video editing
Best for
- Short clips with sound that need conversational edits
Watch out for
- Each clip is 3 to 10 seconds; extensions add 10 seconds at a time up to 40 seconds
- Editing uploaded videos is not available in every region, and voice editing is not supported
Gen-4.5
Where it leads
No measured lead over Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 in this data.
Best for
- Runway API video generation
Watch out for
- No per-second price is recorded here, so cost comparisons leave it out
From benchmark to production
Building on Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 or Gen-4.5?
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.
AI Model Cost AuditLaunch price $100, regular price $150What the audit includes
FAQ
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Gen-4.5 FAQ
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 or Gen-4.5?
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 leads on Arena Text-to-Video, 1516 Elo to 1225 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
How do Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Gen-4.5 differ in features?
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 takes text, image and video input; Gen-4.5 takes text and image. Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 produces video and audio; Gen-4.5 produces video. Only Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 supports video editing.
Further reading
More on Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Gen-4.5
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Gen-4.5?
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