GenVid Atlas

Veo 3.1 Fast vs Wan 3 · 720p

Wan 3 · 720p is cheaper at the tracked configurations. The better choice depends on latency, audio, resolution and workflow fit.

Metric	Veo 3.1 Fast	Wan 3 · 720p
Provider	Google via Runway	Runway API
Price / second	$0.15	$0.10
10-second clip	$1.50	$1.00
Tracked resolution	720p	720p
Native audio	Yes	No
Best for	Narrative clips where native audio matters	Budget-aware experiments and open-model workflows

Metric

Veo 3.1 Fast

Wan 3 · 720p

Provider

Google via Runway

Runway API

Price / second

$0.15

$0.10

10-second clip

$1.50

$1.00

Tracked resolution

720p

Native audio

Yes

Best for

Narrative clips where native audio matters

Budget-aware experiments and open-model workflows

Which should you choose?

Pick Veo 3.1 Fast for narrative clips where native audio matters. Pick Wan 3 · 720p for budget-aware experiments and open-model workflows. 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 Wan 3 · 720p is about $1000, 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.