| Feature | Sora 2 | Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | OpenAI | |
| Rate on UGESI | 24 credits per second | 95 credits per second |
| Clip lengths | 4 s, 8 s, 12 s | 4 s, 6 s, 8 s |
| Resolutions | 720p | 720p, 1080p |
| Best for | Existing Sora workflows until the API shuts down. | Dialogue-grade masters and campaign hero shots. |
| Watch out for | API shuts down on 24 September 2026. 720p ceiling | The highest per second rate in the catalogue |
Which one to run
Pick Sora 2 when you need strong scene coherence. Pick Veo 3.1 when you need native audio with dialogue.
You do not have to decide before you start. Both models sit in the same tools and the rate is shown before each run.
Which one to pick
Sora 2 costs 24 credits per second. Veo 3.1 costs 95. That makes Sora 2 the cheaper run.
Pick Sora 2 when existing sora workflows until the api shuts down. Its limit worth knowing: api shuts down on 24 september 2026.
Pick Veo 3.1 when dialogue-grade masters and campaign hero shots. Its limit worth knowing: the highest per second rate in the catalogue.
Both run on the same balance. You can switch between them inside one tool, and the rate is shown again before each run.