OpenAI Sora 2
7.2/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Human appearance, Visual quality
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OpenAI Sora 2 vs Google Veo 3.1 Fast
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Compare OpenAI Sora 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Fast by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
7.6/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync
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OpenAI Sora 2
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Score records last updated: OpenAI Sora 2 · Google Veo 3.1 Fast
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | OpenAI Sora 2 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | OpenAI Sora 27.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast8.1/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | OpenAI Sora 28.2/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.1/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | OpenAI Sora 27.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.7/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | OpenAI Sora 28.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.6/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | OpenAI Sora 28.0/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast8.4/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | OpenAI Sora 26.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.9/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | OpenAI Sora 2 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.0/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast6.5/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | OpenAI Sora 26.0/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.5/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast9.1/10 |
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OpenAI Sora 2
- Generation unavailable
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
Text to video4 s16:9audio on
- 720p
- $0.48per video · $0.12/s
- 1080p
- $0.58per video · $0.145/s
- 4K
- $1.44per video · $0.36/s
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Formats, inputs and controls
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New clip · maximum
- OpenAI Sora 2
- 12 s
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast
- 8 s
Max resolution
- OpenAI Sora 2
- 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait)
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast
- 4K
Audio output
- OpenAI Sora 2
- Supported
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast
- Supported
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| Key spec | OpenAI Sora 2 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | Generation unavailable | 720p: $0.12/s1080p: $0.145/s4K: $0.36/s |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route | Supported (extend / retake workflows) |
| First/Last frame | Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route | Supported |
| Reference image / style reference | Supported (single start image; no style-reference stack) | Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills |
| Reference video | Not supported | Supported (source clip for extend / retake) |
| Max resolution | 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait) | 4K |
| New clip · maximum | 12 sText to video, Image to video: 4 / 8 / 12 s | 8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 sImage references: 8 s |
| Extension · added duration | Not supported | 7 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 / 9:16 | 16:9 / 9:16 |
| FPS options | 24 | 24 fps |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio output | Supported | Supported |
| Native audio generation | Supported | Supported |
| Lip sync | Supported | Supported |
| Camera / motion controls | Basic | Prompt-based only |
| Watermark | No (MaxVideoAI) | No (MaxVideoAI) |
Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Capabilities available in MaxVideoAI. Provider sources below; their verification dates are not recorded here.
OpenAI Sora 2: maxvideoai.com · platform.openai.com · openai.com (1) · openai.com (2)
Google Veo 3.1 Fast: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4) · fal.ai (5)
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Which is better: OpenAI Sora 2 or Google Veo 3.1 Fast?
It depends on your workflow. Use the scorecard and specs to compare control, references, audio, pricing, and generation limits, then open each engine profile for full details.
Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Generation unavailable.
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $0.48 per video ($0.12/s); 1080p: $0.58 per video ($0.145/s); 4K: $1.44 per video ($0.36/s).
- Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between OpenAI Sora 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Fast?
- Reference image / style reference — OpenAI Sora 2: supported (single start image; no style-reference stack); Google Veo 3.1 Fast: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills.
- Max resolution: OpenAI Sora 2 is 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait) vs Google Veo 3.1 Fast is 4K.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route.
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (extend / retake workflows).
Can I use start and end frames or references?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — First/Last frame: Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route; Reference image / style reference: Supported (single start image; no style-reference stack); Reference video: Not supported.
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — First/Last frame: Supported; Reference image / style reference: Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills; Reference video: Supported (source clip for extend / retake).
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Max resolution: 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait); New clip · maximum: 12 s. Text to video, Image to video: 4 / 8 / 12 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Max resolution: 4K; New clip · maximum: 8 s. Text to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s; Image references: 8 s. Extension · added duration: 7 s. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
Why can results differ between these models?
Models interpret instructions, visual references, and generation constraints differently.
Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?
Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/sora-2 and /models/veo-3-1-fast. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.
What are OpenAI Sora 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Fast?
OpenAI Sora 2 and Google Veo 3.1 Fast are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.