Veo 3.1 vs Veo 3.1 Lite
Veo 3.1 ($0.40 / second) and Veo 3.1 Lite ($0.05 / second) both run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate, so this comparison can use real prices instead of credits. A typical clip costs $1.60 on Veo 3.1 and $0.20 on Veo 3.1 Lite — a 8x gap. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate with 0% markup, so the prices below are what you actually pay — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Veo 3.1 | Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.40 / second | $0.05 / second |
| Typical generation | $1.60 | $0.20 |
| Resolution | Provider-managed | 720p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 4, 8 seconds | 4, 6, 8 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | Yes, on by default |
| End-frame guidance | Yes | 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 Veo 3.1 when…
- You want end-frame guidance so the motion lands exactly where you plan.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Veo 3.1's output is a cheap test.
Choose Veo 3.1 Lite when…
- Price per second decides it: $0.05 versus $0.40 on Veo 3.1 — a typical clip is $0.20 against $1.60.
- 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: $0.20 versus $1.60 for a typical clip. Pay the Veo 3.1 premium when you need end-frame control over where the motion lands.
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, Veo 3.1 or Veo 3.1 Lite?
- Veo 3.1 Lite. A typical generation costs $0.20 versus $1.60 for Veo 3.1. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Lite in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay the provider’s wholesale rate for each, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Are these prices marked up?
- No. The rates on this page are the list prices our providers charge, passed through at cost. Failed generations are refunded automatically and your balance never expires.
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