video model comparison
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview are both current video models, from xAI and Google. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 60% cheaper per video second than Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, $0.02 vs $0.05.
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 | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite | Veo 3.1 Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.02 (better) | $0.05 |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 994 Elo (#4 of 4) | Not measured |
| Provider | xAI | |
| Release date | Not reported | March 31, 2026 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image | text, image |
| Output | video | video, audio |
When to choose each
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Best for
- Cheap drafts and simple clips before committing to a higher-end video model
Watch out for
- xAI has not published a release date; trackers report early October 2026
- No independent video-quality benchmark is recorded here
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
Best for
- High-volume, cost-sensitive video generation with sound
Watch out for
- A preview with no 4K output and no video extension
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite or Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 60% cheaper per video second than Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, $0.02 vs $0.05.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite and Veo 3.1 Lite 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