Luma Ray 2 vs Veo 3.1

Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 differ on 10 specifications — from what each one costs to which inputs it accepts. Every value below is read from the live model catalog, so it stays current as new versions ship.

Which should you use?

Veo 3.1 returns synced audio and reaches 4K; Luma Ray 2 does neither but offers a 540p tier and starts at 15 credits against 25. Explore on Luma, deliver on Veo.

Luma Ray 2 covers 540p, 720p and 1080p at 5 or 9 seconds with no audio, from 15 credits. Veo 3.1 covers 720p, 1080p and 4K at 4, 6 or 8 seconds with synced audio, from 25.

The audio gap decides anything with dialogue or a sound cue. Beyond that, the 540p tier on Luma is genuinely useful for cheap composition passes — Veo's cheapest option is 720p, which costs more to find out the same thing.

For the finished shot, Veo 3.1 is what the reviewer commentary is about: prompt adherence, physically plausible motion, and faces that hold across frames. Luma Ray 2 Flash is also worth knowing about — same range from 6 credits — if cost is the binding constraint on the exploration side.

Pick Luma Ray 2 when

  • You want a cheap 540p pass to test composition.
  • The audio is being added separately and 1080p is the ceiling you need.
  • 5 or 9 seconds fits the cut.

Pick Veo 3.1 when

  • The shot is being delivered at 4K.
  • There is dialogue that has to match.
  • The prompt has multiple constraints, or the shot depends on plausible physics.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

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Side-by-side specs — First & Last Frame Video

How Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 compare when used for First & Last Frame Video.

Luma Ray 2 versus Veo 3.1 specifications for First & Last Frame Video
SpecificationLuma Ray 2Veo 3.1
Starting pricefrom 15 credits per secondfrom 25 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution540p, 720p, 1080p4k, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16, 9:2116:9, 9:16, auto
Duration5s, 9s4s, 6s, 8s
Text promptYesYes
Start frameYesYes
End frameYesYes
Reference imagesYesNo
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Side-by-side specs — Text & Reference to Video

How Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 compare when used for Text & Reference to Video.

Luma Ray 2 versus Veo 3.1 specifications for Text & Reference to Video
SpecificationLuma Ray 2Veo 3.1
Starting pricefrom 15 credits per secondfrom 25 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution540p, 720p, 1080p4k, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 3:4, 9:16, 9:2116:9, 9:16
Duration5s, 9s4s, 6s, 8s
Text promptYesYes
Reference imagesNoUp to 3
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Frequently asked questions

Is Luma Ray 2 or Veo 3.1 better?
Veo 3.1 returns synced audio and reaches 4K; Luma Ray 2 does neither but offers a 540p tier and starts at 15 credits against 25. Explore on Luma, deliver on Veo.
What's the difference between Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1?
Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 differ on 10 tracked specifications, covering price, output resolution, duration limits and which inputs each one accepts. Both are available on ZOOOP for First & Last Frame Video, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results directly.
Is Luma Ray 2 or Veo 3.1 cheaper?
Luma Ray 2 starts at 15 credits, against 25 for Veo 3.1. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 do the same things?
They overlap on 2 capabilities: First & Last Frame Video, Text & Reference to Video. Each one is compared separately above, because pricing and parameters differ per capability.
Can I use both Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both Luma Ray 2 and Veo 3.1 — plus every other model in the catalog — on the same credits, with no separate subscription per provider. You can switch models mid-project and keep your prompt.

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Specifications are read from the live ZOOOP model catalog and change as providers ship new versions. Credit figures are starting prices — the final cost depends on resolution, duration and the options you pick.