video model comparison
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Veo 3.1 Preview
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 and Veo 3.1 Preview are both current video models, from Google. Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 is 75% cheaper per video second than Veo 3.1 Preview, $0.10 vs $0.40.
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | Veo 3.1 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.10 (better) | $0.40 |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1114 Elo (#2 of 4) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1130 Elo (#1 of 3) | Not measured |
| Arena Text-to-Video | Not measured | 1364 Elo (#1 of 3) |
| Arena Image-to-Video | Not measured | 1398 Elo (#2 of 2) |
| Provider | ||
| Release date | August 27, 2026 | October 15, 2025 |
| 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, audio |
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1
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
Veo 3.1 Preview
Best for
- Gemini API video generation with audio
Watch out for
- Preview models may change and have stricter rate limits
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Veo 3.1 Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 or Veo 3.1 Preview?
Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 is 75% cheaper per video second than Veo 3.1 Preview, $0.10 vs $0.40.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 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