Prices and sources checked: October 30, 2026. Amounts are in US dollars (USD).
How much does Veo 3.1 cost?
As one current provider example, fal lists Veo 3.1 at $0.40 per second with audio at 720p or 1080p, and Fast at $0.15. An 8-second clip is therefore $3.20 or $1.20. These are fal API prices, not AKOOL prices or a Google subscription.
Choose the billing route first
Google Flow and Google AI plans
Check Google’s current plans for your country, billing period and included usage. Google’s credit guidance explains that usage varies by feature and model. A monthly allowance is not a guaranteed number of finished videos.
Google Cloud and the Gemini API
Google says the Veo 3.1 Preview endpoints in the Gemini API shut down on October 22, 2026. Its current video documentation points developers to replacement models or generally available models on Google Cloud. Check the exact endpoint and current Cloud pricing before budgeting; an old preview price is not proof of current access.
AKOOL
Open the AKOOL AI video generator and check which Veo version is available to your account. Review the selected settings, credit estimate and AKOOL plan before generating. Google and fal rates cannot be converted directly into AKOOL credits.
Veo 3.1 API pricing examples
The table uses fal’s published Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast rates. Each example is one 8-second output. Taxes, other services and additional attempts are excluded. Confirm the live rate and supported settings before ordering.
| Model / settings | USD per second | 8-second clip |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 · 720p / 1080p · without audio | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Veo 3.1 · 720p / 1080p · with audio | 0.40 | 3.20 |
| Veo 3.1 · 4K · without audio | 0.40 | 3.20 |
| Veo 3.1 · 4K · with audio | 0.60 | 4.80 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast · 720p / 1080p · without audio | 0.10 | 0.80 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast · 720p / 1080p · with audio | 0.15 | 1.20 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast · 4K · without audio | 0.30 | 2.40 |
| Veo 3.1 Fast · 4K · with audio | 0.35 | 2.80 |
How to calculate a realistic video budget
Estimated API generation cost = price per second × clip duration × number of billable outputs.
For example, ten 8-second clips at $0.15 per second cost $12 for one output each. Budgeting three billable attempts for each clip makes that $36. At $0.40 per second, the same assumptions give $32 and $96. These are calculations, not predictions of how many attempts you will need.
Track cost per usable clip: divide the amount spent on a test by the number of clips you would actually publish. A cheaper generation can become more expensive if it needs more retries or editing.
What can increase the total?
- Resolution and audio: compare identical settings. The rates above change between 1080p and 4K, and between silent video and video with sound.
- Repeated outputs: a completed clip you dislike can still be billable. Check the provider’s rules for failed, blocked and canceled jobs separately.
- Extra work: include editing, storage, voiceover and upscaling when your workflow needs them. Native generation and an upscale are different steps.
- Subscription commitments: check the full annual payment, credit expiry and top-up rules rather than comparing only a monthly equivalent.
How to spend less without guessing
Start with a clear shot brief and an approved reference image when appropriate. Test one change at a time. Use a lower-cost setting for a draft only when it can answer the question you are testing.
Compare a small sample from two available models using the same brief. Keep the useful outputs, record the credits or money spent, and review the AI video model comparison before scaling up.
Frequently asked questions
Is Veo 3.1 free?
Free access and trials depend on the service, account and region. Check the current offer in Google Flow or your chosen provider. Do not assume that a free AKOOL account includes every Veo version.
Does Google AI Pro or Ultra include API usage?
Treat app subscription benefits and developer API billing as separate products unless the specific offer explicitly includes both. Confirm where the allowance can be spent before buying.
Does 4K cost the same as 1080p?
Not in the fal examples above. With audio, an 8-second Standard output is $3.20 at 1080p and $4.80 at 4K. Check whether your chosen workflow generates at that resolution or upscales later.
Are failed attempts charged?
Policies differ by service. Google’s credit help describes restoring credits when its AI tool fails; that is not a universal rule for every API provider. A successful output that does not meet your creative brief is a different case.
Which route should I choose?
Choose the service that offers the model, controls and billing arrangement your project needs. For AKOOL, start with the video generator, check the estimate and compare one small test before committing to a larger batch.
Sources
Google video availability and endpoint changes; Google AI plans and credit help; Google Cloud pricing; fal Veo 3.1 and Fast pricing; AKOOL plans.
