Model comparison
Compare Veo 3.1 Fast and Runway Gen-4.5 using the same provider-sourced video generation rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 4, 2026
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Example: 8-second, 720p clips with audio. Models that do not support these settings will not receive an estimate.
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 FastGoogle | $0.80 | |
| Runway Gen-4.5Runway | Runway | No reviewed rate |
Quick take
Google's lower-cost Veo 3.1 variant for quickly creating short video clips with native audio and output options up to 4K.
Fast does not mean instant: Google says video requests can still take from seconds to several minutes at peak times. Generated files are retained for two days, and feature combinations vary by endpoint.
Runway's flagship developer video model for text- and image-guided clips, with professional formats and a predictable credit-per-second base rate.
Format surcharges can exceed the base generation cost, and the provider does not publish one render-time number across settings.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Video generation | Veo 3.1 Fast | Runway Gen-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Generation priceCurrent list price per generated second or the provider's closest billing unit. | $0.10 720p · $0.12 1080p · $0.30 4K / sec | 12 credits / sec = $0.12 / sec |
| Clip durationDocumented duration choices or maximum clip length. | 4, 6, or 8 seconds | 2–10 seconds |
| Maximum outputHighest provider-documented output resolution, with relevant constraints. | 4K at 8 seconds | Endpoint and output-format dependent |
| Native audioWhether the endpoint generates synchronized audio with video. | Yes, always on | No native audio listed |
| Input modesSupported text, image, video, reference, or motion inputs. | Text, image, or video to video | Text or image to video |
| Generation timeOnly shown when a provider publishes a range; not a Cody benchmark. | 11 seconds–6 minutes at peak | Not published |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
Google's paid Gemini API terms say prompts and responses are not used to improve its products. Generated Veo videos are stored on the server for two days and must be downloaded to keep them.
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Data handling depends on the Runway plan and agreement. Review Runway's current terms, workspace controls, and any enterprise commitments before processing confidential media.
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Frequently asked questions
Veo 3.1 Fast: Google's lower-cost Veo 3.1 variant for quickly creating short video clips with native audio and output options up to 4K. Runway Gen-4.5: Runway's flagship developer video model for text- and image-guided clips, with professional formats and a predictable credit-per-second base rate.
Consider Veo 3.1 Fast when your priority is Rapid ad and social-video variations. Consider Runway Gen-4.5 when your priority is Editorial and post-production workflows. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Video generation category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
