VEO 3.1 Fast Pricing & Cost

VEO 3.1 Fast is Google's fast premium video model. 84 credits for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio, and it supports text-to-video, image-to-video and reference-to-video. The everyday premium pick, between Lite at 42 cr and Quality at 350 cr.

This page breaks down the credit cost for VEO 3.1 Fast when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.

Full cost breakdown

Flat 84 credits regardless of duration within the 4/6/8 second range. Audio included at base cost. The newer generation of the VEO 3 Fast tier with flexible duration.

Cost scenarios in USD

Here is what common workflows cost in USD at VEO 3.1 Fast's rate:

How VEO 3.1 Fast compares

vs veo3-lite at 42 cr: Fast is twice the price for higher fidelity on the same 8-second clip. Against Quality at 350 cr it is roughly 4x cheaper. Fast is the everyday premium pick.

Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.

Where credits come from

You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:

• Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
• Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
• One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.

View live pricing

Quick install

To run VEO 3.1 Fast from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:

Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_generate_video is the one that gives the agent access to VEO 3.1 Fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does VEO 3.1 Fast cost per generation?

Flat 84 credits regardless of duration within the 4/6/8 second range. Audio included at base cost. The newer generation of the VEO 3 Fast tier with flexible duration.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so VEO 3.1 Fast's 84 cr flat translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.

Is VEO 3.1 Fast worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?

vs veo3-lite at 42 cr: Fast is twice the price for higher fidelity on the same 8-second clip. Against Quality at 350 cr it is roughly 4x cheaper. Fast is the everyday premium pick. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.