Sora 2 vs Veo 3
Two of the strongest AI video models compared head to head — inputs, clip lengths, resolution and price. Try both in the generator below and pick your winner.
Sora 2 vs Veo 3 at a glance
| Sora 2 | Veo 3.1 Fast | |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs | Text to video | Text + image to video |
| Clip lengths | 4s / 8s / 12s | 4s / 6s / 8s |
| Resolutions | 720p | 720p |
| Credits | from 145 credits | from 70 credits |
Sora 2 is a third-party model by OpenAI and Veo 3.1 is a third-party model by Google, both running on hosted inference APIs. This independent comparison page is not affiliated with OpenAI or Google.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Sora 2 if…
…you work from pure text prompts and want OpenAI-grade cinematic motion and physics in longer 4–12 second clips — story beats, world-building shots and filmic b-roll.
Generate with Sora 2Pick Veo 3 if…
…you want to animate an existing photo, need crisp prompt following, or prefer a lower price per clip — Veo 3.1 Fast takes text or image input and starts at fewer credits.
Generate with Veo 3FAQs
Which is better, Sora 2 or Veo 3?
Neither sweeps the board. Sora 2 leads on cinematic motion, real-world physics and longer clips (up to 12 seconds) from pure text prompts. Veo 3.1 Fast leads on price, prompt adherence and image-to-video support. The spec table and verdict cards above show when each one wins.
Is Sora 2 or Veo 3 cheaper?
On this site Veo 3.1 Fast is cheaper — clips start at 70 credits, while Sora 2 clips start at 145 credits. Both models are paid per clip with site credits, no subscription required.
Can Sora 2 turn a photo into a video?
No. Sora 2 on this site runs text-to-video only and does not accept real-person photos as input. To animate a photo, use Veo 3.1 Fast or the default image-to-video engine.
What is the difference between Veo 2, Veo 3 and Veo 3.1?
Veo 2 was Google's earlier video model; Veo 3 marked the major quality jump; Veo 3.1 is the current refinement. This site runs Veo 3.1 Fast, the speed-optimized tier, at 720p.
Can I try Sora 2 and Veo 3 on the same site?
Yes. Use the model tabs in the generator above to run the same prompt on both models and judge the results yourself. Premium clips are paid with site credits; new accounts also get starter credits for the budget presets.