Veo 3.1 Lite: Google's Cheapest Video Generation Model

Melvin Vivas · X post · 2026-04-01 · Open on X

Topics: AI Dev Tools & Productivity, Industry Trends & Job Market · Level: beginner

Summary

Google released Veo 3.1 Lite, its most cost-efficient video generation model to date. Google also announced that the price of Veo 3.1 Fast would drop on April 7.

Key points

• Veo 3.1 Lite is Google's lowest-cost video generation model so far.
• Veo 3.1 Fast was set to get a price cut on April 7.
• Comparing these tiers helps you balance cost against quality for video generation.

Resources mentioned

• Veo 3.1 Lite · tool · blog.google · paid · open in a browser to verify
  Google's most cost-efficient video generation model.
• Veo 3.1 Fast · tool · x.com · paid
  Google's fast-tier video generation model, with a price cut announced.