Google: Veo 3.1 Lite
veo3.1-lite- Price
- From $0.05
- Released
- Sep 30, 2026
- Modalities
- Video
About Veo 3.1 Lite
Veo 3.1 Lite is the lowest-cost model in Google's Veo 3.1 family, released as a preview. It turns a text prompt or a single image into a video with built-in audio. Unlike its siblings it has no reference images, first and last frame control, or extension, so it fits straightforward clip generation at volume rather than multi-step directed scenes.
Where it works well
- It generates sound together with the picture, so even the cheapest tier returns clips with audio.
- Both text-to-video and image-to-video are supported, which covers animating a product still or a poster.
- Google's model card reports that testers preferred it to Veo 3.1 Fast slightly more often than not on text-to-video prompts.
- A simple request shape, prompt plus optional image, keeps batch pipelines easy to build.
When to choose another model
- It has no reference images, first and last frame input, or extension, so use Veo 3.1 or Fast for those jobs.
- It is a preview model, so behavior and options can change before it reaches general release.
- It offers only 8 second clips, while its siblings also offer shorter durations.
Getting started
Create API key
Create a key in Console, then use it with every model on the platform.
Send your first request
Copy the example for your language and run it against the endpoint.
Image to videoText to videoTokenLab endpointPOST/v1/videos/generationscurl -X POST "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/videos/generations" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-xxx" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{ "aspect_ratio": "16:9", "duration": 8, "operation": "text-to-video", "output_audio": true, "resolution": "720p", "model": "veo3.1-lite", "prompt": "Cinematic sunrise over a calm lake with gentle camera motion." }'
Pricing
The Verified price applies to Verified, which costs less on most models. The Official price is the model maker's published price and applies to the more reliable Official route. Auto bills the route that completes the request.
Text to video · 720p
per second- Official price
- $0.05
- Verified price
- —
- Discount
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Text to video · 1080p
per second- Official price
- $0.08
- Verified price
- —
- Discount
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Image to video · 720p
per second- Official price
- $0.05
- Verified price
- —
- Discount
- —
Image to video · 1080p
per second- Official price
- $0.08
- Verified price
- —
- Discount
- —
| Official priceper second | Verified priceper second | Discount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text to video · 720p | $0.05 | — | — |
| Text to video · 1080p | $0.08 | — | — |
| Image to video · 720p | $0.05 | — | — |
| Image to video · 1080p | $0.08 | — | — |
Usage & activity
Success rate is the share of requests that completed. Latency is how long a full response takes; P95 means 95% of requests finished within that time.
Usage & availability
Last 24 hours- Requests
- Success rate
- P95 latency
- Total tokens
Data is based on aggregate user requests, excluding status checks.
Open in Console
Open Veo 3.1 Lite in Console with a prompt ready to edit or send.
Help me create with veo3.1-lite using text-to-video at /v1/videos/generations. Show the result, status, and cost.
Use cases
Best for- Text to Video
High-volume social clips
Generate many short vertical videos from text prompts for shop items or daily posts, where each clip stands alone and needs no continuity.
Animating a still
Give it a product photo or illustration and a prompt describing the motion to get a short moving version with ambient sound.
Concept screening
Run a long list of prompt ideas cheaply, keep the few that work, and then rebuild those on a fuller Veo tier.
Prompt examples
A paper boat drifts down a rain-filled gutter toward a storm drain, close to the water, with the sound of rain and distant traffic.
Animate the attached photo of the ceramic mug: steam curls up, the camera pushes in slowly, a soft kettle whistle in the background.
Vertical clip of a street musician tuning a violin at a subway platform, a train rumbling past as he starts to play.
FAQ
What can Veo 3.1 Lite not do that Veo 3.1 can?
According to Google's documentation, Lite does not support reference images, first and last frame generation, or video extension. It accepts text prompts and a single image, and returns video with audio.
Is Veo 3.1 Lite based on Veo 3.1?
Google's model card says it is built on Veo 3 rather than on Veo 3.1, and reports no safety regression against Veo 3.1. Treat it as a separate lower-cost model, not a shrunk copy of the flagship.
Does Veo 3.1 Lite include audio?
Yes. The model card lists high-resolution video with audio as its output. Describe the sounds you want in the prompt, just as you would for the other Veo 3.1 models.
Is Veo 3.1 Lite ready for production?
It is labelled a preview, so Google may change it before general availability. It suits pipelines that can tolerate small shifts in output, and critical campaigns are safer on a stable Veo 3.1 tier.
How much does Veo 3.1 Lite cost?
On TokenLab, Veo 3.1 Lite costs $0.05-$0.08 per second. The pricing table above shows the full breakdown. Rates depend on the billing unit, specification, and usage. Compare matching conditions in the model's detailed pricing; a single rate does not determine the total cost.
Which endpoint should Veo 3.1 Lite use?
Use https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/videos/generations for Veo 3.1 Lite. The request example below shows the matching code shape.
Which operations does Veo 3.1 Lite support?
Veo 3.1 Lite supports Image to video, Text to video. Select an operation above to see its endpoint and request example.
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Sources
Reviewed Oct 2, 2026
