Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Veo 3.1 Lite Preview | Veo 3.1 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.05 (better) | $0.40 |
| 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 | March 31, 2026 | October 15, 2025 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image | text, image |
| Output | video, audio | video, audio |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
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
Veo 3.1 Preview
Best for
- Gemini API video generation with audio
Watch out for
- Preview models may change and have stricter rate limits
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview vs Veo 3.1 Preview FAQ
Which is cheaper, Veo 3.1 Lite Preview or Veo 3.1 Preview?
Veo 3.1 Lite Preview is 88% cheaper per video second than Veo 3.1 Preview, $0.05 vs $0.40.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Veo 3.1 Lite Preview 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