Veo3.1 Fast vs Sora 2
VideoVideoGoogle · OpenAI · last verified 11/11/2026
Start with the conditional verdict, then compare pricing, parameters and official samples. The samples are not from the same prompt; the verdict only uses verifiable data.
Choose Veo3.1 Fast if
- Max resolution 4k
- Default duration 8s
- Vendor Google
Choose Sora 2 if
- Budget first: from $0.1/run · 4s
- Max resolution 1280×720
- Default duration 4s
Specs
Only task, starting price, resolution, duration and explicit capabilities.
| Dimension | Veo3.1 Fast | Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Text to video | Text to video |
| Starting price | $0.15/run · 8s | $0.1/run · 4s |
| Resolution | 720p / 1080p / 4k | 720×1280 / 1280×720 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 / 9:16 | Not listed officially |
| Duration | 8s | 4s |
| Explicit capabilities | Audio, Text to video | Audio, Text to video |
Explicit capabilities are only those stated in the official description. Nothing is inferred.
Pricing
Starting prices and default configurations. Refer to the official source for actual cost.
Official samples
Each model’s official samples, not a same-prompt benchmark.
Veo3.1 Fast
Text to videoAn intense “Iron Man” battle sequence at dusk over a futuristic coastal city. The camera starts on a wide aerial of the skyline, then whips to a dynamic tracking shot as Iron Man rockets past, afterburners flaring, contrails curling. He barrel-rolls between glass towers, micro-missiles bloom and target lock HUD elements flicker on the visor. Enemy drones swarm; Iron Man brakes mid-air, deploys repulsor shields, then punches through a drone, debris scattering in glowing arcs. Cinematic lighting with warm sunset rim light + cool blue city bounce. Motion is fast but readable, no jelly artifacts. Smoke, sparks, and heat shimmer read clearly. Final beat: hero hover facing camera, palms glowing, city behind in bokeh. Camera & Style: whip-pan, parallax, 35–70mm range, subtle handheld energy; crisp, high-contrast, filmic grade. Audio cues: roaring jet, metal whine, repulsor blast thump, distant city ambiance. Negatives: no rubbery armor, no extra limbs, no warped buildings, avoid excessive bloom.
Sora 2
Text to videoIn a 90s documentary-style interview, an old Swedish man sits in a study and says, "I still remember when I was young."
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FAQ
- Which is cheaper, Veo3.1 Fast or Sora 2?
- Veo3.1 Fast starts at $0.15/run · 8s, and Sora 2 starts at $0.1/run · 4s. By starting price, Sora 2 is lower. Actual cost also varies with resolution, duration and retries.
- Does Veo3.1 Fast support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
- Does Sora 2 support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
- Were these samples generated from the same prompt?
- The page shows each model’s official samples. Prompts and parameters are defined by the original page, not a same-prompt benchmark. A same-prompt benchmark requires real API calls and will be labeled in the task gallery once the data is ready.