Veo 3.1 Fast vs Kling 3.0 and MiniMax Hailuo 3: the same 6 prompts
We ran Veo 3.1 Fast and its two closest rivals through six fixed prompts inside Krater on 3 Oct 2026. 4-5s clips, 16:9, audio off, default quality, one render per prompt, first output kept. Every output below is the first result, unedited.
Veo 3.1 Fast: 100 credits per image, 47.5 s median, 2/6 prompts passed
Kling 3.0: 140 credits per image, 52.3 s median, 2/6 prompts passed
MiniMax Hailuo 3: 162.5 credits per image, 95.3 s median, 1/6 prompts passed
Coastal aerial
Tests: camera motion, lighting, landscape realism
Aerial drone shot flying low over a turquoise coastline at golden hour, waves breaking against dark volcanic rocks, a lone white lighthouse on the cliff edge, cinematic camera movement, realistic lighting
A street musician plays violin on a rainy evening sidewalk, close-up on the bow moving across the strings, bokeh city lights glowing in the background, camera slowly pushes in, cinematic
Pass, partial and fail are about following the prompt (text, counts, layout, constraints), not about taste. Same prompt, same settings, no model-specific tuning. Read the full 10-model test
Features
Cinematic Quality
Google's state-of-the-art video generation with stunning realism
Natural Motion
Fluid, natural movements with physically accurate physics
Built-in Audio
Synchronized sound effects generated alongside video
Fast Generation
Quick generation times powered by Google's infrastructure
Use cases
Film Production
Create cinematic scenes with professional quality 16:9
Social Content
Quick, engaging video clips for all platforms 9:16
Marketing Videos
Professional promotional content at scale 16:9
Educational Content
Visual explanations and demonstrations 1:1
Stats
1080p Resolution
8s Max Duration
Audio Built-in
Loved by creators
Veo 3.1 produces the most natural-looking AI videos. The physics simulation is remarkable. Anna B., VFX Artist
Google's video AI on Krater is a steal. The quality rivals much more expensive solutions. Ben K., Indie Filmmaker
The built-in audio generation saves me so much time in post-production. Hannah M., Content Creator
Comparison
Sora: $200/mo; 1000 credits
Runway: $100/mo; 625 credits
Veo on Vertex AI: Pay-per-use; Complex API setup
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 is Google's latest AI video generation model, offering cinematic quality with built-in audio synthesis.
How do I use Veo on Krater?
Type /video, select Veo 3.1, and generate. No Google Cloud account needed.
How much does it cost?
Krater plans start from $20/mo with pay-per-use credits.
Is it the same as Google's Veo?
Yes, same model via official API access.
Can I use videos commercially?
Yes, full commercial rights included.
Is Veo 3 free?
No free tier from Google: Veo access comes via Google AI Pro ($19.99/mo with daily limits) or developer quotas in AI Studio. On Krater there is no separate Veo subscription, a 4-second Veo 3.1 Fast clip is 100 credits, about $1.33 on the Pro plan.
How do I get access to Veo 3?
Three routes: Google AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions, the Gemini API or Vertex AI for developers, or Krater where Veo 3.1 is one option in the /video picker next to Kling, Hailuo and the rest. No Google Cloud setup needed.