Google Veo 3.1
7.9/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, Follows your prompt
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Google Veo 3.1 vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Veo 3.1 Lite suits short 720p or 1080p clips on a tighter budget. Standard Veo 3.1 adds 4K and up to 3 reference images. Both offer native audio and first/last-frame control.
How to choose
This page compares standard Veo 3.1 with Lite. If your shot starts from a prompt or one image and needs no more than 1080p, look at Lite first. Choose standard Veo when 4K or a multi-reference workflow is part of the brief. Fast is another option for those features.
Google Veo 3.1 Lite
7.2/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync
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Google Veo 3.1
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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 · Google Veo 3.1 Lite
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | Google Veo 3.1 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | Google Veo 3.18.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.8/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | Google Veo 3.18.1/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | Google Veo 3.17.9/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.2/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | Google Veo 3.18.2/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | Google Veo 3.19.0/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite8.1/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | Google Veo 3.18.3/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.5/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | Google Veo 3.1 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | Google Veo 3.17.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | Google Veo 3.17.2/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.1/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | Google Veo 3.17.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | Google Veo 3.17.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite9.0/10 |
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What will your video cost?
Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.
Google Veo 3.1
Text to video4 s16:9audio on
- 720p
- $1.92per video · $0.48/s
- 1080p
- $1.92per video · $0.48/s
- 4K
- $2.88per video · $0.72/s
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
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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
- 8 s
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite
- 8 s
Max resolution
- Google Veo 3.1
- 4K
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite
- 1080p
Audio output
- Google Veo 3.1
- Supported
- Google Veo 3.1 Lite
- Supported
Compare all 18 specificationsClose the full specification tableCheck references, audio, camera controls and output formats.
| Key spec | Google Veo 3.1 | Google Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | 720p: $0.48/s1080p: $0.48/s4K: $0.72/s | 720p: $0.06/s1080p: $0.0975/s |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Supported (Extend from one source video) | Supported (Extend from one source video) |
| First/Last frame | Supported | Supported (one start image + one last frame) |
| Reference image / style reference | Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills | Start image only; no multi-reference stills |
| Reference video | Supported (one source clip for Extend) | Supported (one source clip for Extend) |
| Max resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| New clip · maximum | 8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 sImage references: 8 s | 8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s |
| Extension · added duration | 7 s | 7 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9 / 9:16 | 16:9 / 9:16 |
| FPS options | 24 fps | 24 fps |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio output | Supported | Supported |
| Native audio generation | Supported | Supported |
| Lip sync | Supported | Supported |
| Camera / motion controls | Prompt-based only | Prompt-based only |
| Watermark | No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider/model provenance markers may apply | 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: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4) · fal.ai (5)
Google Veo 3.1 Lite: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4)
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FAQ
Choose the Veo version that fits your shot and budget.
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What do I give up with Veo 3.1 Lite?
Lite stops at 1080p and has no dedicated multi-reference-image mode. It accepts a starting image or first/last frames, which is different from supplying several subject references. Fast and standard Veo offer 4K and up to 3 reference images.
Does Lite generate audio too?
Yes. Lite, Fast and standard Veo can generate native audio on MaxVideoAI. Audio can be turned on or off; keep that setting the same when comparing prices. The presence of audio does not guarantee accurate dialogue in every take.
How should I compare the cost of these Veo versions?
Compare the same mode, duration, resolution and audio setting in the current price table. Lite has a lower listed cost than Fast or standard Veo at shared 720p/1080p settings; Fast costs less than standard Veo at matched settings. Check the full clip total before generating.
Can I rely on Lite to extend an existing clip?
Check this before planning around it. MaxVideoAI currently lists an Extend mode for Lite, but Google’s Gemini API documentation says Lite does not support extension. These access routes are not interchangeable. Confirm availability for your chosen settings before relying on Lite for this step.
Must I remake a successful Fast or Lite clip with standard Veo?
No. If the clip meets your brief, resolution and sound requirements, you can keep it. Generating again with standard Veo produces a new take; it is not an automatic upgrade of the same clip.