Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3.1 Fast

Veo 3.1 Fast is Google’s faster, lower cost version of Veo 3.1. Both accept the same clip lengths, resolutions and formats and both can add audio, so the difference is output quality, speed and price.

Try both free

100 free credits · one balance for every model

Which one to pick

Pick Veo 3.1 Fast for drafts and volume

Test prompts, camera moves and dialogue at a fraction of the price, then rerun the keepers on the full model.

From 42 creditsTry Veo 3.1 Fast

Pick Veo 3.1 for final renders

Use the full model when the clip goes into an ad, a trailer or anything that needs the best detail and motion.

From 192 creditsTry Veo 3.1

Settings and price side by side

Pulled from the live model catalog and updated hourly. Prices are the lowest setting per clip.

Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3.1 Fast
Spec	Veo 3.1	Veo 3.1 Fast
Maker	Google	Google
Starting price	192 credits	42 credits
Inputs	Text · First and last frame	Text · First and last frame
Max input files	2	2
Duration	4 to 8s	4 to 8s
Resolution	720p · 1080p · 4K	720p · 1080p · 4K
Aspect ratio	16:9 · 9:16	16:9 · 9:16
Native audio	Yes	Yes

Model pages

Same prompt, two models, and you keep the better take.

Questions

What is the difference between Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast?

The settings are the same: 4, 6 or 8 second clips, 720p to 4K, 16:9 or 9:16, optional audio. Fast trades some quality for speed and a much lower price.

Can I try Veo for free?

Veo 3.1 Fast fits within the 100 free credits at its lowest settings. The full Veo 3.1 starts higher, so top up to try it.

Does Veo 3.1 Fast have audio?

Yes. Turn on audio in the panel and the clip comes back with sound, on both versions.

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