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Google Veo 3.1 Lite vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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Compare Google Veo 3.1 Lite and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.

Google Veo 3.1 Lite

7.2/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

6.2/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Creative control

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These are MaxVideoAI editorial assessments, not same-prompt test results. The dates below record score updates. MaxVideoAI sells access to the models it covers.

Score records last updated: Google Veo 3.1 Lite · Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Google Veo 3.1 LiteWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.8/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.2/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.2/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.8/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite8.1/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video4.0/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.5/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.5/10
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Criterion · 0–10Google Veo 3.1 LiteWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video6.2/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.1/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video4.8/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video5.8/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite9.0/10
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video7.5/10

What will your video cost?

Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.

Google Veo 3.1 Lite

Text to video4 s16:9audio on
720p
$0.24per video · $0.06/s
1080p
$0.39per video · $0.0975/s

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

Text to video5 s16:9audio on
720p
$0.60per video · $0.12/s
1080p
$0.90per video · $0.18/s

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Formats, inputs and controls

Check duration, resolution, supported inputs and controls. Open each model’s guide for its full feature set.

New clip · maximum

Google Veo 3.1 Lite
8 s
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
15 s

Max resolution

Google Veo 3.1 Lite
1080p
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Up to 1080p

Audio output

Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Supported
Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode
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Google Veo 3.1 Lite / Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Key spec
Key specGoogle Veo 3.1 LiteWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)720p: $0.06/s1080p: $0.0975/s720p: $0.12/s1080p: $0.18/s
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (Extend from one source video)Reference-video guidance
First/Last frameSupported (one start image + one last frame)Not supported
Reference image / style referenceStart image only; no multi-reference stillsSupported
Reference videoSupported (one source clip for Extend)Supported
Max resolution1080pUp to 1080p
New clip · maximum8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s15 sText to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 / 15 sReferences: 5 / 10 s
Extension · added duration7 sNot supported
Aspect ratios16:9 / 9:1616:9 / 9:16 / 1:1
FPS options24 fps24
Output formatMP4MP4
Audio outputSupportedText/Image modes only; off in Reference mode
Native audio generationSupportedNot supported
Lip syncSupportedSupported
Camera / motion controlsPrompt-based onlyBasic
WatermarkNo (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.

Google Veo 3.1 Lite: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4)

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video: maxvideoai.com

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Quick answers about Google Veo 3.1 Lite vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video on MaxVideoAI (pricing, modes, specs, and why results differ).

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Which is better: Google Veo 3.1 Lite or Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?

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?
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $0.24 per video ($0.06/s); 1080p: $0.39 per video ($0.0975/s).
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Text to video · 5 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $0.60 per video ($0.12/s); 1080p: $0.90 per video ($0.18/s).
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Google Veo 3.1 Lite and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?
  • Reference image / style reference — Google Veo 3.1 Lite: Start image only; no multi-reference stills; Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video: supported.
  • Max resolution: Google Veo 3.1 Lite is 1080p vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video is Up to 1080p.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (Extend from one source video).
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Reference-video guidance.
Can I use start and end frames or references?
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — First/Last frame: Supported (one start image + one last frame); Reference image / style reference: Start image only; no multi-reference stills; Reference video: Supported (one source clip for Extend).
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — First/Last frame: Not supported; Reference image / style reference: Supported; Reference video: Supported.
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 8 s. Text to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s. Extension · added duration: 7 s. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Max resolution: Up to 1080p; New clip · maximum: 15 s. Text to video, Image to video: 5 / 10 / 15 s; References: 5 / 10 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — Audio output: Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode; Native audio generation: Not supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video — 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/veo-3-1-lite and /models/wan-2-6. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Google Veo 3.1 Lite and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?

Google Veo 3.1 Lite and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.