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Google Veo 2 & 3 Pricing Calculator

Calculate costs for Google's AI video generation models. Compare API pricing with Google AI Pro & Ultra subscriptions to find the best value.

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Pricing Calculator

Video Length (seconds)

Videos per Month

Monthly Cost Comparison

Access Method

API OPTIONS

Access Method

Gemini API

Developer API

Veo 2

$28.00

$0.35/sec

Veo 3 Fast

$32.00

$0.40/sec

Veo 3

$60.00

$0.75/sec

Access Method

Vertex AI

Enterprise API

Veo 2

$40.00

$0.50/sec

Veo 3 Fast

$32.00

$0.40/sec

Veo 3

$60.00

$0.75/sec

Access Method

Kie.ai

Third-party API

Veo 2

Not available

Veo 3 Fast

$4.00

$0.05/sec

Veo 3

$20.00

$0.25/sec

Access Method

fal.ai

Third-party API

Veo 2

$40.00

$0.50/sec

Veo 3 Fast

$32.00

$0.40/sec

Veo 3

$60.00

$0.75/sec

Access Method

Replicate

Third-party API

Veo 2

$40.00

$0.50/sec

Veo 3 Fast

$32.00

$0.40/sec

Veo 3

$60.00

$0.75/sec

Access Method

SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS

Access Method

Google AI Pro

$19.99/month

Veo 2

$19.99

10/100 generations

Veo 3 Fast

$19.99

10/140 generations

Veo 3

$19.99

10/10 generations

Access Method

Google AI Ultra

$249.99/month

Veo 2

$249.99

10/1250 generations

Veo 3 Fast

$249.99

10/775 generations

Veo 3

$249.99

10/125 generations

Access Method

Google AI Ultra Promo

$124.99/mo (50% off, first 3 months)

Veo 2

$124.99

10/1250 generations

Veo 3 Fast

$124.99

10/775 generations

Veo 3

$124.99

10/125 generations

Why Veo Pricing Varies Across API Providers

Gemini vs Vertex

30%

cheaper on Gemini API for Veo 2 ($0.35 vs $0.50/second)

Kie.ai Savings

87%

less for Veo 3 Fast compared to Google ($0.05/second)

Audio Premium

+60%

typical cost increase for audio generation

Provider Comparison

Google Official

Direct from Google

Full feature support

Enterprise SLAs (Vertex)

Higher pricing

2-10 RPM rate limits

Third-party APIs

Up to 87% cheaper

Simpler setup

No GCP account needed

Potential feature limitations

Variable rate limits

Which Provider Should You Choose?

Kie.ai

Best for cost optimization. Veo 3 Fast at $0.05/second makes it ideal for high-volume generation.

Gemini API

Best for developers. Official Google support with 30% lower Veo 2 pricing than Vertex.

Vertex AI

Best for enterprise. Premium pricing includes SLAs and Google Cloud integration.

fal.ai / Replicate

Best for flexibility. Competitive pricing with developer-friendly APIs and simple billing.

All providers access the same underlying Veo models. Implementation details, rate limits, and features may vary.

Veo Subscription Pricing

Available through Google AI Pro and Ultra subscriptions

College students get Google AI Pro free for 1 year with the same features and limits

Veo via Gemini App

Google AI Pro

3/day

Veo 3 Fast only

Google AI Ultra

5/day

Veo 3 Fast only

Flow AI Credits

Google AI Pro

1,000/month

Total credits

Google AI Ultra

12,500/month

Total credits

Credit Usage in Flow

Google AI Pro

Veo 2: 10 credits
Veo 3 Fast: 20 credits
Veo 3: 100 credits

Google AI Ultra

Veo 2: 10 credits
Veo 3 Fast: 20 credits
Veo 3: 100 credits

Est. Videos via Flow

Google AI Pro

Veo 2: ~100/mo
Veo 3 Fast: ~50/mo
Veo 3: ~10/mo

Google AI Ultra

Veo 2: ~1,250/mo
Veo 3 Fast: ~625/mo
Veo 3: ~125/mo

Video Resolution

Google AI Pro

720p

Google AI Ultra

1080p

Advanced Camera Controls

Google AI Pro

Google AI Ultra

Veo Watermark

Google AI Pro

Yes

Google AI Ultra

No watermark

Google Veo Pricing Guide: API vs Subscriptions

Usage Pattern

1-3 videos/month

Best Option

API

Monthly Cost

~$6-18

Why?

Pay only for what you use

Usage Pattern

Daily videos (30-90/mo)

Best Option

Google AI Pro

Monthly Cost

$19.99

Why?

Fixed cost, predictable budget

Usage Pattern

Heavy usage (300+ videos)

Best Option

Google AI Ultra

Monthly Cost

$249.99

Why?

Best per-video cost at scale

Usage Pattern

College student

Best Option

Student Plan

Monthly Cost

FREE

Why?

1 year free AI Pro access

Google Veo vs Other AI Video Generators

Platform

Google VeoThis Page

Starting Price

$19.99/mo

AI Pro subscription

Cost per Second

$0.25-$0.75

API pricing

Max Video Length

8 seconds

per generation

Audio Support

Native (Veo 3)

Resolution

Up to 1080p

Platform

OpenAI Sora

Starting Price

$20/mo

ChatGPT Plus

Cost per Second

~$0.08-$0.80

Credit-based

Max Video Length

5-20 seconds

plan dependent

Audio Support

No native audio

Resolution

Up to 1080p

Platform

Runway ML

Starting Price

$12/mo

Standard plan

Cost per Second

$0.05-$0.12

Gen-4 models

Max Video Length

10 seconds

extendable to 40s

Audio Support

No native audio

Resolution

720p

4K upscale available

Platform

Kling AI

Starting Price

$10/mo

Standard plan

Cost per Second

~$0.02-$0.05

Credit-based

Max Video Length

Up to 3 minutes

via extension

Audio Support

Sound effects only

(Kling 2.1)

Resolution

Up to 1080p

Audio Support: Google Veo 3 generates native audio with videos. Kling 2.1 (2025) supports synchronized sound effects but not dialogue or music. Other platforms require separate audio tools or post-production audio addition.

Cost Estimates: OpenAI Sora costs are estimated based on ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo for 50 videos at 5s = ~$0.08/sec) and Pro ($200/mo for 500 videos at 20s = ~$0.02/sec). Kling AI estimates based on subscription tiers and credit allocation.

What is Google Veo?

Google Veo is an advanced AI video generation model developed by Google DeepMind that creates high-quality videos from text prompts or images. Available in three versions—Veo 2, Veo 3, and Veo 3 Fast—it represents Google's answer to OpenAI's Sora and other AI video generators.

Key Capabilities

Text-to-Video: Generate videos from text descriptions

Image-to-Video: Animate static images into videos

Native Audio: Veo 3 generates sound with video

HD Quality: Up to 1080p resolution output

Version Differences

Veo 2

Speed

Standard

Quality

Good

Audio

No

Veo 3

Speed

Standard

Quality

Highest

Audio

Yes

Veo 3 Fast

Speed

2x Faster

Quality

High

Audio

Yes

How to Access Veo

1. Via API: Through Gemini API or Google Cloud Vertex AI (pay-per-use)

2. Via Subscriptions: Google AI Pro ($19.99/mo) or Ultra ($249.99/mo)

3. Via Flow: Google's AI filmmaking tool with Veo integration

4. Via Gemini App: Direct access for Pro/Ultra subscribers

How Google Veo Works

The Generation Process

  1. Input: Provide a text prompt describing your desired video or upload an image
  2. Processing: Veo's AI model interprets your input and generates frames
  3. Output: Receive an 8-second video (current limit per generation)
  4. Extension: Chain multiple generations for longer videos

Current Limitations

Video Length

8 seconds maximum per generation (can chain multiple)

Resolution

720p for Pro users, 1080p for Ultra subscribers

Audio Support

Only Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast include native audio

Content Restrictions

No NSFW content, violence, or copyrighted material

Pro Tip: For videos longer than 8 seconds, you'll need multiple generations. A 16-second video requires 2 generations, doubling the cost or credit usage.

How to Optimize Your Google Veo Costs

1. Choose the Right Access Method

Use API When:

• Creating <5 videos per month

• Need flexible, on-demand generation

• Building automated workflows

Use Subscriptions When:

• Creating videos daily

• Want predictable monthly costs

• Need other Google AI features

2. Optimize Video Length Planning

Plan for 8-second chunks: Since each generation creates 8 seconds max, design your scenes to fit naturally within this limit.

Avoid waste: A 9-second video requires 2 generations (16 seconds total), doubling your cost. Consider trimming to 8 seconds or extending to 16 for full value.

Test with shorter clips: Prototype with 4-5 second clips first to validate your prompts before generating full 8-second videos.

3. Smart Model Selection

Use Case

Quick drafts & testing

Recommended Model

Veo 3 Fast

Why

2x faster, 47% cheaper than Veo 3

Use Case

Final production

Recommended Model

Veo 3

Why

Highest quality for client deliverables

Use Case

Silent videos only

Recommended Model

Veo 2 or Veo 3 (no audio)

Why

Save 33% by skipping audio generation

4. Batch Processing Tips

Group similar videos: Process all videos with similar styles or settings together to reuse prompts and reduce experimentation.

Use templates: Create reusable prompt templates for common video types to reduce failed generations.

Schedule for off-peak: If using subscriptions, spread generation throughout the month to maximize your daily limits.

5. Avoid Common Cost Pitfalls

❌ Don't:

• Generate at 1080p for social media (720p is sufficient)

• Use Veo 3 for simple motion graphics

• Generate audio if adding music later

• Retry failed prompts without refinement

✅ Do:

• Test prompts with Veo 3 Fast first

• Use image-to-video for consistent style

• Save successful prompts for reuse

• Monitor credit usage weekly

6. Apply the 80/20 Rule

Use Veo 3 Fast for 80% of your work (drafts, iterations, social content) and reserve Veo 3 for the final 20% (hero videos, client deliverables). This can reduce costs by 30-40% while maintaining quality where it matters.

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