What it is good at
- Previous Veo generation
- Native audio
What it costs here
41 credits per second. The exact total is shown above the Generate button before you run it. Failed jobs release their credits automatically.
Where it falls short
- Veo 3.1 is sharper at a similar rate
When to pick Veo 3
Teams with prompts written for Veo 3. You never have to know the model name to use it. Pick the tool and the outcome, and this engine runs underneath.
Close alternatives
Same job, different trade-offs. Every rate below is published and comparable.
Where Veo 3.1 is the right call
Anything with a person talking to camera. Veo generates speech that matches lip movement, which most models still fake. Realism in skin and fabric is the second reason.
Where it is not
Long takes and cost. Eight seconds is the cap, and 95 credits per second is the highest rate in the video catalogue. Use Veo 3.1 Fast at 36 for drafts of the same shot.
Veo 3 versus 3.1
Same family, better prompt adherence and cleaner audio in 3.1. Unless you need a specific look from the older model, there is no reason to pick Veo 3 today.
Updated 1 September 2026.
Questions about Veo 3
How much does Veo 3 cost?
41 credits per second. Wan 2.2 Animate does a similar job for 36 credits.
What is the catch with Veo 3?
Veo 3.1 is sharper at a similar rate. Worth knowing before the first run.
Is Veo 3 free to try?
New accounts start with 100 credits, which covers 2 runs on this model.