video model comparison
Gemini Omni Flash Preview vs grok-imagine-video
Gemini Omni Flash Preview and grok-imagine-video are both current video models, from Google and xAI. grok-imagine-video is 50% cheaper per video second than Gemini Omni Flash Preview, $0.05 vs $0.10. On Arena Text-to-Video, Gemini Omni Flash Preview scores 1513 Elo and grok-imagine-video 1342 Elo (Arena, measured September 22, 2026).
Data verified October 12, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-12
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini Omni Flash Preview | grok-imagine-video |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.10 | $0.05 (better) |
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1513 Elo (#1 of 4) (better) | 1342 Elo (#3 of 4) |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1465 Elo (#1 of 3) (better) | 1415 Elo (#2 of 3) |
| Provider | xAI | |
| Release date | June 30, 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, video |
| Output | video, audio | video |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
Gemini Omni Flash Preview
Best for
- Conversational video generation and editing
Watch out for
- This preview endpoint may change before becoming stable; it generates 3 to 10 second 720p video
grok-imagine-video
Best for
- Grok Imagine video generation and editing
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
Gemini Omni Flash Preview vs grok-imagine-video FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini Omni Flash Preview or grok-imagine-video?
grok-imagine-video is 50% cheaper per video second than Gemini Omni Flash Preview, $0.05 vs $0.10.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Gemini Omni Flash Preview or grok-imagine-video?
Gemini Omni Flash Preview leads on Arena Text-to-Video, 1513 Elo to 1342 Elo; Gemini Omni Flash Preview leads on Arena Image-to-Video, 1465 Elo to 1415 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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