Comparisons
Veo 3.1 Lite vs Veo 3.1 Fast
Side-by-side pricing and capabilities on the API Stock API — one key, one prepaid balance.
What 1,000 generations cost
Veo 3.1 Lite
$110.00
$0.11 per generation
Veo 3.1 Fast
$210.00
$0.21 per generation
Veo 3.1 Lite costs $100.00 less per 1,000 generations — 48% cheaper than Veo 3.1 Fast. Both are billed from the same prepaid balance, so switching costs nothing.
Side by side
| Attribute | Veo 3.1 Lite | Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Video | Video |
| Provider | ||
| Starting price | $0.11 per generation | $0.21 per generation |
| 1,000 generations | $110.00 | $210.00 |
| Price options | 2 | 2 |
| Parameters | 3 | 5 |
| Capabilities |
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| Details | View Veo 3.1 Lite → | View Veo 3.1 Fast → |
Parameters side by side
Every request field either model accepts. A dash means that model does not accept the field.
| Parameter | Veo 3.1 Lite | Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| promptPrompt | Requiredstring | Requiredstring |
| aspectRatioAspect Ratio | Optional16:9 | 9:16 | Optional16:9 | 9:16 |
| resolutionResolution | Optional720p | 1080p | 4k | Optional720p | 1080p | 4k |
| urlsUrls | — | Optionalstring[] |
| generationTypeGeneration Type | — | Optionalframe | reference |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Veo 3.1 Lite or Veo 3.1 Fast?
Veo 3.1 Lite is the cheaper of the two: $0.11 against $0.21 per generation. Both are usage-based, so you pay per request with no subscription and no minimum.
What do Veo 3.1 Lite and Veo 3.1 Fast cost for 1,000 generations?
1,000 generations cost $110.00 on Veo 3.1 Lite and $210.00 on Veo 3.1 Fast — a difference of $100.00, or 48% less on Veo 3.1 Lite. Both draw on the same prepaid balance.
What can Veo 3.1 Lite do that Veo 3.1 Fast cannot?
Veo 3.1 Fast additionally offers Image to video, which Veo 3.1 Lite does not.
Do Veo 3.1 Lite and Veo 3.1 Fast take the same parameters?
They share 3 parameters, and Veo 3.1 Fast additionally accepts urls, generationType.
Can I switch between Veo 3.1 Lite and Veo 3.1 Fast?
Yes. Both run behind the same API Stock endpoint, so switching means changing the model field in the request body. The same API key and the same prepaid balance cover both, and there is nothing else to migrate.
Guides
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