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Veo API changes: what replaced Veo 3.1 Preview
Google shut down the Veo 3.1 Preview models in the Gemini API on October 22, 2026. For video generation in the Gemini API, Google now points developers to Gemini Omni Flash (gemini-omni-1.2-flash), at about $0.07 per second of 720p video, or to the GA models in the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. Veo 3.1 itself is still offered in the Gemini app and Google Flow.
What changed
Veo 3.1 Preview is gone from the Gemini API
- Shut down on October 22, 2026: veo-3.1-generate-preview, veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview and veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview.
- Google's instruction is to migrate to Gemini Omni Flash (gemini-omni-1.2-flash) or to the GA models available through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
- Veo is no longer listed on the Gemini API pricing page.
The replacement
What Gemini Omni Flash does
- Generates 3 to 15 second videos with native audio.
- Takes text, image and video inputs.
- Keeps characters consistent across up to 6 reference images.
- Lets you refine or extend a video over several turns with the Interactions API.
- Google says it is generally available to developers on the paid tier of the Gemini API.
What it costs
Gemini Omni Flash pricing
Billing is based on output tokens: 5,792 tokens per second of 720p video at $12.00 per 1M tokens on Standard pricing. Google's effective prices:
- 720p: about $0.07 per second, so about $0.70 for a 10 second clip and $1.04 for a 15 second clip.
- 360p: $0.023 per second.
- 1080p with upsampling: $0.104 per second.
- 4K with upsampling: $0.209 per second.
- The previous gemini-omni-1.1-flash cost about $0.10 per second at 720p. From December 3, 2026, requests to it route automatically to gemini-omni-1.2-flash and are billed at the 1.2 rates.
Not affected
Veo 3.1 outside the API
Google DeepMind's Veo page still offers Veo 3.1 through Try in Gemini and Try in Google Flow, so the shutdown applies to the Gemini API preview models, not to Veo in Google's apps.
Source: deepmind.google/models/veo
Our picks
Where to go for AI video now
- Stay with Google, in the apps
Google Veo. Veo 3.1 is still offered in the Gemini app and Google Flow. We rank Google Veo #2 in AI video generation.
- Top pick for creators
Runway. Our #1 for AI video generation. Free with 125 one-time credits, Standard from $15 a month.
- Per-second API pricing
Kling. Ranked #3 for strong motion quality at a low price on short clips. The Kling API is priced per second of video, but its pricing page did not load for us on Nov 10, 2026, so check kling.ai for current rates.
- Many models in one studio
Luma. Luma's own Ray3.2 and Uni models plus Seedance, Kling, Veo and MiniMax, with plans from $30 a month. Ranked #4.
Side by side
Google Veo and the alternatives compared
| Tool | Our rank | Pricing (from the official site) | Free option | Our verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Veo | #2 of 14 AI video generation | Veo 3.1 is offered in the Gemini app and Google Flow. In the Gemini API, the Veo 3.1 Preview models were shut down on October 22, 2026, and Veo is no longer on the Gemini API pricing page. Google points developers to Gemini Omni Flash (about $0.07 per second of 720p video) or to GA models in the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.Source: ai.google.dev, checked | Not listed | High-quality text-to-video with native audio, via Gemini and Flow. |
| Runway | #1 of 14 AI video generation | Free with 125 one-time credits. Standard $15 per month ($12 billed annually). Pro $35 per month ($28 billed annually). Max $95 per month ($76 billed annually).Source: runway.com, checked | Yes | Pro-oriented video generation and editing tools for short clips. |
| Kling | #3 of 14 AI video generation | The Kling API is priced per second of video. Kling 3.0 list prices start at $0.084 per second at 720p without native audio, $0.112 per second at 1080p and $0.42 per second at 4K. Kling 3.0 Turbo with native audio is $0.112 per second at 720p and $0.14 at 1080p. Images start at $0.014 each. Subscription plans for the web app are listed separately.Source: kling.ai, checked | Not listed | Strong motion quality at a low price for short generated clips. |
| Luma | #4 of 14 AI video generation | Plus $30/mo ($300/yr) with 10,000 credits and commercial use. Pro $90/mo ($900/yr) with 40,000 credits. Ultra $300/mo ($3,000/yr) with 150,000 credits. Up to 20% off yearly.Source: lumalabs.ai, checked | Not listed | AI video and image studio with Luma's Ray3.2 and Uni models plus Seedance, Kling, Veo and MiniMax; plans from $30 a month. |
| Pika | #7 of 14 AI video generation | Free $0. Starter $10/mo (600 credits). Creator $35/mo (2,600 credits). Fancy $95 to $880/mo (8,550+ credits). Annual billing 20% off ($8, $28, $76 and up).Source: pika.art, checked | Yes | AI video, image and audio studio with Seedance 2.5, Kling 4.0, Veo 3.1 and Wan 3.0 in one place; free tier, Starter $10 a month. |
Prices come from each tool's official pricing page on the date shown and can change, so check before you buy. Ranks are from our ranking method. Nothing on this page is sponsored.
Sources
Where these facts come from
- Gemini API docs: Video generation checked
- Gemini API pricing checked
- Google DeepMind: Veo checked
Questions
Frequently asked
Is Veo 3.1 still available in the Gemini API?
No. The Veo 3.1 Preview models (veo-3.1-generate-preview, veo-3.1-fast-generate-preview and veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview) were shut down in the Gemini API on October 22, 2026. Source: ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/video, checked 2026-11-10.
What replaced Veo 3.1 Preview?
Google points developers to Gemini Omni Flash (gemini-omni-1.2-flash) in the Gemini API, or to the GA models available through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
How much does Gemini Omni Flash cost?
About $0.07 per second of 720p video on Standard pricing, which is about $0.70 for a 10 second clip. 360p is $0.023 per second, 1080p with upsampling $0.104 and 4K with upsampling $0.209. Source: ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/pricing, checked 2026-11-10.
Can I still use Veo 3.1?
Yes, in Google's apps. The Google DeepMind Veo page offers Veo 3.1 in Gemini and Google Flow.
Did the Google Veo ranking change?
No. We rank Google Veo #2 in AI video generation, based on Veo 3.1 in the Gemini app and Flow. The fact sheet now notes the API change.
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