Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Veo 3.1 Lite
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (from 8 credits / second) and Veo 3.1 Lite (from 5 credits / second) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical clip costs 32 credits on Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and 20 credits on Veo 3.1 Lite. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made, so the prices below are what the Generate button shows — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 8 credits / second | from 5 credits / second |
| Typical generation | 32 credits | 20 credits |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds | 4, 6, 8 seconds |
| Audio | Native audio (per provider) | Yes, on by default |
| End-frame guidance | No | No |
| Image input | Optional, 1 image | Optional, 1 image |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Grok Imagine Video 1.5 when…
- You need longer clips — up to 15 seconds, where Veo 3.1 Lite stops at 8.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Grok Imagine Video 1.5's output is a cheap test.
Choose Veo 3.1 Lite when…
- Price per second decides it: 5 credits versus 8 credits on Grok Imagine Video 1.5 — a typical clip is 20 credits against 32 credits.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Veo 3.1 Lite's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Veo 3.1 Lite is the better default on cost: 20 credits versus 32 credits for a typical clip. Pay the Grok Imagine Video 1.5 premium when the clip has to run up to 15 seconds.
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the better result — at these prices the experiment costs pennies.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or Veo 3.1 Lite?
- Veo 3.1 Lite. A typical generation costs 20 credits versus 32 credits for Grok Imagine Video 1.5. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Veo 3.1 Lite in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay each one’s price in credits, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Do I need a bigger plan for either model?
- No. Every plan opens every model. Failed generations are refunded automatically, and unused credits roll over.
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Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.