Veo 3 vs Veo 3.1

Veo 3 and Veo 3.1 differ on 7 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 replaces Veo 3 for almost every job: it adds a 4K tier the older model does not have and starts cheaper at 25 credits against 30. Keep Veo 3 only if you have an established look you do not want to re-baseline.

This is a version comparison rather than a real choice, and the catalog says most of it. Both run at a fixed 4, 6 or 8 seconds and both return synced audio. Veo 3 offers 720p and 1080p from 30 credits; Veo 3.1 offers 720p, 1080p and 4K from 25.

So the newer model is cheaper at entry and reaches a resolution the older one cannot. There is no dimension on ZOOOP where Veo 3 is ahead on paper.

The one real reason to stay on Veo 3 is consistency within an existing project. Model revisions shift the look — grain, colour response, how faces render — and a sequence cut from both generations can show it. If you have already shot a scene on Veo 3 and need matching coverage, finish on the model you started with. For anything new, there is no argument for the older one.

Pick Veo 3 when

  • You have shots already generated on Veo 3 and need new ones to intercut without a visible style shift.
  • 1080p is the ceiling anyway and you are not price-sensitive at the margin.

Pick Veo 3.1 when

  • Anything new. It reaches 4K, Veo 3 stops at 1080p.
  • You want the lower entry price — 25 credits against 30.
  • You want the current generation's prompt adherence, which is what the newer release was mostly about.

Checked against both models on 2026-08-09.

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

How Veo 3 and Veo 3.1 compare when used for First & Last Frame Video.

Veo 3 versus Veo 3.1 specifications for First & Last Frame Video
SpecificationVeo 3Veo 3.1
Starting pricefrom 30 credits per secondfrom 25 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution720p, 1080p4k, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios16:9, 9:16, auto16:9, 9:16, auto
Duration4s, 6s, 8s4s, 6s, 8s
Text promptYesYes
Start frameYesYes
End frameNoYes
Reference imagesYesNo
Try both in the First & Last Frame Video generator

Side-by-side specs — Text & Reference to Video

How Veo 3 and Veo 3.1 compare when used for Text & Reference to Video.

Veo 3 versus Veo 3.1 specifications for Text & Reference to Video
SpecificationVeo 3Veo 3.1
Starting pricefrom 30 credits per secondfrom 25 credits per second
VersionsStandardStandard
Video resolution720p, 1080p4k, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios16:9, 9:1616:9, 9:16
Duration4s, 6s, 8s4s, 6s, 8s
Text promptYesYes
Reference imagesNoUp to 3
Try both in the Text & Reference to Video generator

Frequently asked questions

Is Veo 3 or Veo 3.1 better?
Veo 3.1 replaces Veo 3 for almost every job: it adds a 4K tier the older model does not have and starts cheaper at 25 credits against 30. Keep Veo 3 only if you have an established look you do not want to re-baseline.
What's the difference between Veo 3 and Veo 3.1?
Veo 3 and Veo 3.1 differ on 7 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 Veo 3 or Veo 3.1 cheaper?
Veo 3.1 starts at 25 credits, against 30 for Veo 3. Both are starting prices: the final cost scales with resolution, duration and any extra options you turn on.
Can Veo 3 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 Veo 3 and Veo 3.1 on ZOOOP?
Yes. One ZOOOP account gives you both Veo 3 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.