Veo 3.1 Fast vs Veo 3.1: Price & Speed

Veo 3.1 Fast vs Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 Fast is cheaper at the tracked configurations. The better choice depends on latency, audio, resolution and workflow fit.

Metric	Veo 3.1 Fast	Veo 3.1
Provider	Google via Runway	Google via Runway
Price / second	$0.15	$0.40
10-second clip	$1.50	$4.00
Tracked resolution	720p	1080p
Native audio	Yes	Yes
Best for	Narrative clips where native audio matters	Premium audiovisual output and cinematic prompts

Metric

Veo 3.1 Fast

Veo 3.1

Provider

Google via Runway

Price / second

$0.15

$0.40

10-second clip

$1.50

$4.00

Tracked resolution

720p

1080p

Native audio

Yes

Best for

Narrative clips where native audio matters

Premium audiovisual output and cinematic prompts

Which should you choose?

Pick Veo 3.1 Fast for narrative clips where native audio matters. Pick Veo 3.1 for premium audiovisual output and cinematic prompts. Use the same prompt brief, aspect ratio and acceptance rubric across both.

Cost at production volume

At 1,000 ten-second generations, Veo 3.1 Fast is about $1500 and Veo 3.1 is about $4000, before retries and ancillary fees.

Method

We prioritize first-party API pricing and explicitly label resolution and audio. Speed descriptions are directional unless the provider publishes a repeatable benchmark.