video model comparison
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Veo 3.1 Lite Preview are both current video models, from xAI and Google. Veo 3.1 Lite Preview is 38% cheaper per video second than Grok Imagine Video 1.5, $0.05 vs $0.08.
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 | Veo 3.1 Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.08 | $0.05 (better) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1048 Elo (#3 of 4) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1065 Elo (#3 of 3) | 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 |
Scores:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
When to choose each
Grok Imagine Video 1.5
Best for
- Short 1080p clips with sound
Watch out for
- Editing and extending videos still use the older grok-imagine-video model
- xAI lists one $0.080 per second price with no breakdown by resolution
- xAI has not published a release date
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 vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview is 38% cheaper per video second than Grok Imagine Video 1.5, $0.05 vs $0.08.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Grok Imagine Video 1.5 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