Veo 3.1 Cost Calculator

Veo 3.1 Cost Calculator is a free estimator that helps you forecast Google Veo 3.1 API costs before you generate lots of video. It’s built for planning when pricing is based on billable output seconds (including audio), not a simple “per finished video” fee.

Use the calculator to pick a model tier—Standard, Fast, or Lite—then choose a resolution (720p, 1080p, or 4K where available). Next, set your clip length (4s, 6s, or 8s) and enter how many final clips you expect to ship. To make the estimate match real production, include an “Extra waste / retries (%)” value so additional takes are reflected in the total cost.

The estimator uses published per-second pricing for Veo 3.1 on the Gemini API and calculates cost based on seconds of output generated. This is especially useful for budgeting, usage caps, and comparing pipeline options across tiers and resolutions before you commit to a workflow.

Pricing details used in the calculator include: Standard ($0.40/s for 720p–1080p, $0.60/s for 4K), Fast ($0.10/s for 720p, $0.12/s for 1080p, $0.30/s for 4K), and Lite ($0.05/s for 720p, $0.08/s for 1080p, with no 4K). Always confirm live rates on ai.google.dev when you’re ready to deploy.

What does Veo 3.1 Cost Calculator estimate?

It estimates your Veo 3.1 (Gemini API) cost based on tier, resolution, clip length, and the amount of retry/waste you expect during production.

How is Veo 3.1 billed in this calculator?

Veo 3.1 is billed per output second with audio, so the calculator multiplies the per-second rate by the number of seconds generated. Retries add additional billable seconds.

What are the per-second rates used for Veo 3.1?

Standard is $0.40/s for 720p–1080p and $0.60/s for 4K. Fast is $0.10/s (720p), $0.12/s (1080p), and $0.30/s (4K). Lite is $0.05/s (720p) and $0.08/s (1080p), with no 4K pricing in the calculator.

How do retries and “extra waste” affect my bill?

Retries increase billable output seconds, so each additional take costs again. That’s why the calculator includes an “Extra waste / retries (%)” field to inflate totals toward expected real-world usage.

Does Veo 3.1 Lite support 4K in the calculator?

No. Lite is listed for 720p and 1080p only, so you can’t select 4K under Lite.

Is there a free tier for Veo 3.1 API generation?

No free API allowance is listed for Veo 3.1 generation in the assumptions used by this estimator. It’s a budgeting tool to estimate spend before you generate video.