Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | grok-imagine-video | Veo 3.1 Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1342 Elo (#2 of 3) | Not measured |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1415 Elo (#1 of 2) | 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, video | text, image |
| Output | video | video, audio |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
grok-imagine-video
Best for
- Grok Imagine video generation and editing
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
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 vs Veo 3.1 Lite Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, grok-imagine-video or Veo 3.1 Lite Preview?
Both cost $0.05 per video second.
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Production evaluation
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