Cheap Veo 3.1 API: Compare Standard, Fast and Lite Prices

Veo 3.1 price per video: what does an 8-second clip cost?

APIMaster bills these routes per generated video-second, so the clip estimate is seconds × rate. These examples use eight seconds at 720p with audio, no images or extension, and APIMaster's lowest active public route:

Tier	Price / second	One 8-second video	100 videos at the same rate
Veo 3.1 Standard	$0.15/s	$1.20	$120.00
Veo 3.1 Fast	$0.032004/s	$0.256032	$25.6032
Veo 3.1 Lite	$0.0105/s	$0.084	$8.40

This is a budget calculation, not a batch discount or a guarantee that every job will choose the cheapest route. Retries, route selection and different generation settings can change actual charges. For example, the second Standard route in the check costs $0.384/s for 720p with audio, or $3.072 for eight seconds.

Veo 3.1, Fast or Lite: which tier should you pick?

Pick by the controls you need, then compare the price on the matching model card:

Tier	APIMaster integration supports	Cheapest route's 8-second example	Starting point
Veo 3.1 Standard	4 / 6 / 8 seconds; 720p / 1080p / 4K; audio on or off; first or first/last frame	$1.20 at 720p with audio	Final shots or workflows that need frame controls
Veo 3.1 Fast	4 / 6 / 8 seconds; 720p / 1080p / 4K; audio on or off; frame and supported reference-image modes	$0.256032 at 720p with audio	Faster prompt iteration or supported image-guided work
Veo 3.1 Lite	Fixed 8 seconds; 720p / 1080p; audio required; text-to-video only	$0.084 at 720p with audio	Lowest-cost drafts when text-only input is enough

The lowest-priced Standard and Fast routes accept eight-second output at this check; four- and six-second requests require another compatible route. Lite is eight seconds only and does not support 4K, image input or silent generation in this integration. Check the selected route's capabilities: the lowest listed price does not include every option in the table.

What do Veo 3.1 1080p and 4K cost?

The lowest route's listed audio-enabled prices are below. At 8 seconds, multiply the per-second price by 8. Lite has no listed 4K option in this integration.

Tier	720p	1080p	4K
Veo 3.1 Standard	$0.15/s	$0.15/s	$0.225/s
Veo 3.1 Fast	$0.032004/s	$0.0384048/s	$0.096012/s
Veo 3.1 Lite	$0.0105/s	$0.0168/s	Not supported

Examples: 8-second Lite at 1080p is $0.1344; 8-second Fast at 4K is $0.768096; 8-second Standard at 4K is $1.80. Silent-output rates differ, and not every route exposes silent generation. Compare the same resolution and audio setting rather than using a silent rate to advertise an audio clip.

How to use the Veo API with APIMaster

Choose the tier from its model card, register, fund your wallet and create an API key. Compare available route prices and capabilities before submission; automatic routing does not promise the cheapest route. This example submits an eight-second Lite text-to-video task through https://apimaster.ai/v1:

curl "https://apimaster.ai/v1/videos" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview",
    "prompt": "A paper boat drifts across a sunlit lake. Slow camera push. Gentle water sounds.",
    "duration": 8,
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "generate_audio": true
  }'

Video generation is asynchronous. The returned task ID means the request was accepted, not that a video is ready. Poll GET /videos/{id} until the task completes, then download it from GET /videos/{id}/content using the same API key. Keep the key on your server, not in browser code. See the Veo 3.1 API reference for route limits and supported parameters.

Google API versus APIMaster routes: Google's video guide says the three Gemini Developer API preview endpoints shut down on October 22, 2026, and points developers to Omni or Google Cloud GA models. APIMaster still lists the IDs above for its own routing API. This is not direct access to Google's retired endpoints; check the live route and test one small request before production use. This price check did not include a paid generation test.

FAQ

What is the cheapest Veo 3.1 API tier?

At the November 3, 2026 check, Lite was the lowest at $0.0105 per second, or $0.084 for an eight-second 720p clip with audio on APIMaster's lowest public route. Lite is fixed at eight seconds and text-to-video only in this integration.

How much is Veo 3.1 per second?

The checked APIMaster public rates ranged from $0.15–$0.384/s for Standard and $0.032004–$0.096/s for Fast; Lite was $0.0105/s on one route. The current card shows available route prices.

How much does an 8-second Veo video cost?

At the lowest checked 720p audio rates, eight seconds cost $1.20 on Standard, $0.256032 on Fast, or $0.084 on Lite. Higher-priced routes and settings produce different totals.

Is Veo 3.1 still available through Google's Gemini API?

Google's video guide says the three Gemini Developer API preview model IDs shut down on October 22, 2026, and directs developers to Omni or Google Cloud GA models. APIMaster listed public routes on November 3 using those IDs in its own API. Check the current APIMaster route before integrating; a marketplace listing is not a completed-generation test.

Does Veo 3.1 Lite support images, silent clips or 4K?

Not through the APIMaster integration documented here. Lite takes text prompts, requires audio and supports 720p or 1080p, with a fixed eight-second duration. Use a compatible Standard or Fast route for supported image workflows or 4K.

Is Veo Lite cheaper than Veo Fast?

At the checked lowest 720p audio rates, Lite costs $0.0105/s and Fast costs $0.032004/s. Lite is cheaper for supported text-only eight-second clips; Fast provides additional duration and image-guidance options through compatible routes.

Compare Veo 3.1, Fast and Lite, then register, create your API key and call https://apimaster.ai/v1/videos with the exact model ID. The checked Lite route starts at $0.084 for an eight-second, 720p audio clip, up to 79% below its market-card reference rate. Start with one compatible clip and verify the actual charge in your usage record.