Veo 3.1

dialogue-scenescinematiclip-sync

Google DeepMind · Diffusion Transformer · v3.1verifiedVerified pricing

Built for dialogue scenes and cinematic. Reasonable for serious production work.

$0.10/sec

best verified rate via FAL.ai at 720p–1080p

Ceiling

1080p

Duration

5–8s

Price source

FAL.ai

Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoAudioLipsyncExtend

Best for

Dialogue scenes and cinematic

Native audio, and 8s clips support short narrative work.

Watch out for

Single generation capped at ~8 seconds — extend feature adds 7 seconds per step (up to 30s total via Vertex AI)

Starting cost

$0.100/sec

About $0.50 for a 5-second clip at the verified starting tier.

Quick facts for AI assistants

Citation-ready model facts

These facts are generated from the current model record, provider verification metadata, and the page update timestamp.

Canonical URL: https://vidscore.dev/models/veo-3
Current verdict: Built for dialogue scenes and cinematic. Reasonable for serious production work.
Verified pricing: $0.10/sec via FAL.ai at 720p–1080p
Provider evidence: FAL.ai (Verified); Replicate (Reported); WaveSpeed (Reported)
Best fit: dialogue-scenes, cinematic, lip-sync
Primary limitation: Single generation capped at ~8 seconds — extend feature adds 7 seconds per step (up to 30s total via Vertex AI)
Last updated: 2026-04-14

Pricing

The default rate first, with provider details one click away.

3 providers, 7 tiers

$0.100/sec

Verified default on FAL.ai · 720p–1080p

No cheaper comparable public rate found.

Audio: $0.150/sec

All provider rates

Expand for every tier, audio surcharge, and verification note.

3 providersexpand_more

FAL.aiDefault rate

Standard · Verified · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720p–1080p

$0.200/s

Text-to-Video720p–1080pAudio

$0.400/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720p–1080p

$0.100/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720p–1080pAudio

$0.150/s

Image-to-Video720p–1080pAudio

$0.400/s

Checked 2026-04-14

Replicate

Fast · Reported by provider · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720p–1080p

$0.100/s

Checked 2026-04-14

WaveSpeed

Standard · Reported by provider · MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720p–1080pAudio

$0.400/s

Checked 2026-04-14

Should you choose it?

Why pick Veo 3.1, and why pass?

Use this as a sanity check before you compare it against the closest alternatives.

thumb_upWhy choose it

Best-in-class lip-sync — dialogue is accurately synchronized to character mouth movements
Verified 720p and 1080p API output with strong cinematic detail
Rich audio generation including natural conversations, ambient sound, and synced sound effects
Fast tier at $0.10/second without audio offers competitive pricing for high-volume iteration
Strong adherence to complex multi-element prompts with reliable scene coherence

infoWhy skip it

Single generation capped at ~8 seconds — extend feature adds 7 seconds per step (up to 30s total via Vertex AI)
Standard tier with audio at $0.40/second is expensive for high-volume production
No camera control, motion brush, or multi-shot generation features
Not self-deployable — closed source with no model weights available

Compare next

Best next comparisons

Use these when price alone is not enough. They cover the closest cost, output, and workflow tradeoffs.

All comparisons →

Veo 3.1 vs Runway Gen-4

Est. 420/mo

Veo 3.1 for best lip-sync. Runway Gen-4 for lower cost.

Gap: best lip-sync vs lower cost

Audio path: Veo 3.1 native audio • Runway Gen-4 post only

→

Veo 3.1 vs Kling v3 Pro

Est. 350/mo

Veo 3.1 for best lip-sync. Kling v3 Pro for longer clips.

Gap: best lip-sync vs longer clips

Verified start: Veo 3.1 $0.10/s • Kling v3 Pro $0.11/s

→

Veo 3.1 vs Sora 2

Est. 300/mo

Veo 3.1 for best lip-sync. Sora 2 for longer clips.

Gap: best lip-sync vs longer clips

Verified start: Veo 3.1 $0.10/s • Sora 2 $0.10/s

→

Prompt playbook

auto_fix_highStart with these three moves

Scan the quick playbook first. Open the full guide only when you need deeper do/don't rules or example prompts.

1
Think of your prompt like writing a hyper-specific film script — describe what the camera sees and feels, assuming the AI cinematographer knows nothing implicitly.
2
Always specify the shot type if you want control over framing — the model defaults to common training patterns if left unspecified.
3
Keep dialogue short — something that can be said in about 8 seconds. Packing too much dialogue causes characters to speak unnaturally fast.

Open the full prompt guide

Extra prompt tips, best practices, common mistakes, and example prompts.

expand_more

More tips

4Use quotation marks for specific speech and describe sound effects with clarity — Veo excels at synchronized audio when given precise cues.
5Compose a full narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end — even simple objects become compelling when given purpose and progression.

✓ Do this

Include all six elements: cinematography (shot type, camera movement), subject (distinct traits), action (start to finish), context (location, time, weather), style/lighting (genre, palette), and audio (dialogue, SFX, ambient)
Use detailed camera direction: 'Slow dolly-in building intimacy' rather than vague 'camera moves closer'
For lip-sync quality, keep spoken lines concise and match dialogue length to clip duration
Use the Fast tier ($0.10/s) for iteration and the Standard tier ($0.40/s with audio) for final deliverables
For final renders, choose 1080p and prompts with enough visual detail to justify the higher-resolution pass

✗ Avoid this

Single generation is ~8 seconds — native extend feature on Vertex AI adds 7 seconds per step (up to 30s total)
No camera control panel — camera behavior is inferred from prompt text only
Complex multi-element prompts with too many contradictory instructions may cause the model to simplify output
No motion brush or region-specific control — all motion direction is through text
Text rendering in video (signs, subtitles) is not reliably supported

Example prompts

Dialogue / Character

“Medium shot of a young chef in a bustling restaurant kitchen. She wipes her brow, then turns to the camera and says: 'This is the one. This is the dish that changes everything.' Warm tungsten lighting, steam rising from pots, ambient clatter of pans and sizzling. Handheld camera, slight sway.”

Landscape / Cinematic

“Aerial establishing shot of a volcanic island at golden hour. Camera slowly descends toward a black sand beach where turquoise waves crash. Seabirds call overhead, waves roar and hiss against the shore. Cinematic color grading, fine environmental detail.”

Narrative / Atmospheric

“Close-up of an old man's weathered hands turning the pages of a leather-bound book in a candlelit study. His voice narrates softly: 'It began with a letter.' Pages rustle, candle flame flickers. Warm amber tones, shallow depth of field, static camera.”

Based on the official prompt guide →

Background reads after the decision

Reviews, pricing breakdowns, and market context if you want extra reading after the model and compare pages.

Veo 3 Pricing 2026: API Pricing, Cheapest Buying Path & Subscription Costs→Veo 3 vs Kling v3: Which AI Video Model Wins? (2026)→State of AI Video — April 2026→Veo 3 Review: Google's AI Video Model in 2026→

FAQexpand_more

How much does Veo 3.1 cost?

Veo 3.1 currently starts at the verified comparable rate of $0.10/sec on FAL.ai (720p–1080p). A 5-second video at that tier costs about $0.50.

Where can I use Veo 3.1?

Via API on FAL.ai and WaveSpeed and Replicate.

How do I get good results with Veo 3.1?

Think of your prompt like writing a hyper-specific film script — describe what the camera sees and feels, assuming the AI cinematographer knows nothing implicitly. See the prompt guide below.