# VEO 3.1 Fast vs VEO 3.1 Quality

> VEO 3.1 Fast vs VEO 3.1 Quality in Nodaro: VEO 3.1 Fast costs less at every setting. See what each model made from the same prompts.

Source: https://nodaro.ai/docs/compare/veo-3-1-fast-vs-veo-3-1-quality

VEO 3.1 Fast and VEO 3.1 Quality are both Google video models in Nodaro. This page puts their facts side by side, lists how they differ and shows what each one made from the same prompts.

Neither model is ranked. Each one made a single take of each prompt, and one take is not enough to rank two models, so judge the results for your own work.

## At a glance
| Fact | [VEO 3.1 Fast](https://nodaro.ai/docs/models/video/veo-3-1-fast) | [VEO 3.1 Quality](https://nodaro.ai/docs/models/video/veo-3-1-quality) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maker | Google | Google |
| Modes | Image to video, Text to video | Image to video, Text to video |
| Credits | 165–495 credits | 1,023–1,100 credits |
| Durations | 4s, 6s, 8s | 4s, 6s, 8s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Resolutions | 720p, 1080p, 4K | 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Features | Start and end frame, Generates audio, Reference images | Start and end frame, Generates audio |
| API type | `veo3.1` | `veo3` |

## How they differ
- **Price**: VEO 3.1 Fast costs less at every setting: 165–495 credits per run, against 1,023–1,100 credits for VEO 3.1 Quality.
- **Reference images**: VEO 3.1 Fast takes reference images; VEO 3.1 Quality does not.
- **In common**: Both support sound with the picture and end frames.

## The same prompts
Both models got the same prompts, word for word. Each result is the model's first take, shown with the settings the run used.

**Prompt**

```
A paper boat drifts down a rain-soaked street at dusk, slow dolly in
```

- **VEO 3.1 Fast** · 6s · 720p · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/veo-3-1-fast/boat.mp4
- **VEO 3.1 Quality** · 6s · 720p · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/veo-3-1-quality/boat.mp4

**Prompt**

```
A street-food chef tosses noodles in a flaming wok at a night market, handheld close-up, sizzling sound
```

- **VEO 3.1 Fast** · 6s · 720p · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/veo-3-1-fast/wok.mp4
- **VEO 3.1 Quality** · 6s · 720p · with sound: https://nodaro.ai/docs-media/examples/models/video/veo-3-1-quality/wok.mp4

## Run both on one canvas
To compare them on your own prompt, connect one **Text** node to two **Generate Video** nodes. Choose VEO 3.1 Fast in one and VEO 3.1 Quality in the other, then run the workflow. Each node shows its price on its Run button before it runs.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, VEO 3.1 Fast or VEO 3.1 Quality?

It depends on the shot. They differ in price and reference images, and this page shows what each made from the same prompts, one take each. One take is not enough to rank two models, so run your own prompt on both before you choose.

### Which is cheaper, VEO 3.1 Fast or VEO 3.1 Quality?

VEO 3.1 Fast costs less at every setting: 165–495 credits per run, against 1,023–1,100 for VEO 3.1 Quality. Each model's page lists every price.

### Do VEO 3.1 Fast and VEO 3.1 Quality make sound?

Yes. Both make an audio track with the picture.

### Can I run VEO 3.1 Fast and VEO 3.1 Quality on the same prompt in Nodaro?

Yes. Connect one Text node to two Generate Video nodes, choose VEO 3.1 Fast in one and VEO 3.1 Quality in the other, and run the workflow. Each node shows its price on its Run button before it runs.