Veo 3.1 Fast vs Veo 3.1 Quality
Veo 3.1 Fast from Google and Veo 3.1 Quality from Google, compared on what you can feed them, what they output and what they cost here.
Updated October 30, 2026
The short answer
- Veo 3.1 Fast has the lower starting price: 9 credits/s (720p, 8s) against 37 credits/s (720p, 8s) for Veo 3.1 Quality. At the same resolution the gap can be smaller; see the table below.
Specs side by side
| Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 3.1 Quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | ||
| Inputs | text to video, first and last frame | text to video, first and last frame |
| Reference uploads | none | none |
| Resolutions | 720p, 1080p, 4k | 720p, 1080p, 4k |
| Length | 4, 6, 8 seconds | 4, 6, 8 seconds |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Audio | always included | always included |
| Lowest price | 9 credits/s (720p, 8s) | 37 credits/s (720p, 8s) |
Price for a short clip
Veo 3.1 Fast: 40 credits for 4 seconds at 720p. Veo 3.1 Quality: 160 credits for 4 seconds at 720p. Every price for every length and resolution is on each model's page; plans and credit packs are on Pricing.
Credits per second at each resolution
| Resolution | Veo 3.1 Fast | Veo 3.1 Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 720p | 10 credits/s | 40 credits/s |
| 1080p | 11.3 credits/s | 42.5 credits/s |
| 4k | 30 credits/s | 60 credits/s |
At the shortest length. Models that bill per video work out cheaper per second on longer clips.
Which should you choose?
Run Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Quality on the same prompt
One prompt, the same images, video and audio, up to 4 models at once. Each model is charged its own credits; failed videos are refunded.
Models to compare (2/4)
FAQ
Is Veo 3.1 Fast or Veo 3.1 Quality better?
It depends on the shot. Veo 3.1 Fast has the lower starting price: 9 credits/s (720p, 8s) against 37 credits/s (720p, 8s) for Veo 3.1 Quality. At the same resolution the gap can be smaller; see the table below. The fastest way to decide is to run your own prompt on both: the comparison tool sends the same prompt and references to each model at once.
Which is cheaper, Veo 3.1 Fast or Veo 3.1 Quality?
A 4-second 720p Veo 3.1 Fast video costs 40 credits; a 4-second 720p Veo 3.1 Quality video costs 160 credits. Higher resolutions and longer clips cost more, and failed videos are refunded.
Can I use the same reference images with Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Quality?
Veo 3.1 Fast: none. Veo 3.1 Quality: none. On the comparison page, inputs a model can't take grey it out instead of sending a job that would fail.
Do Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Quality generate sound?
Veo 3.1 Fast: always included. Veo 3.1 Quality: always included.
Which is better for vertical TikTok or Reels videos?
Both can make vertical video when 9:16 is in their aspect ratios. Veo 3.1 Fast: 16:9, 9:16. Veo 3.1 Quality: 16:9, 9:16. "Set by the model" means it frames the video from your input image.
Can I try Veo 3.1 Fast and Veo 3.1 Quality on the same prompt here?
Yes. The comparison tool on this page has both models selected: write a prompt, add the same images or reference video if you like, and press Generate. Each model is charged its own credits, and you can add up to two more models.
Sources
Specs and prices come from the models as offered in our generator (updated October 30, 2026). Makers' pages: Veo 3.1.