VEO 3.1 Quality Pricing & Cost

VEO 3.1 Quality is the flagship of Google's VEO line. 350 credits ($1.75) for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio, and the highest fidelity available here. Use it for hero shots; Fast at 84 cr covers everyday premium work.

This page breaks down the credit cost for VEO 3.1 Quality 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 350 credits for 4/6/8 second clips. Audio included at base cost. The newer flagship VEO tier, replacing VEO 3 Quality at a lower price.

Cost scenarios in USD

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

How VEO 3.1 Quality compares

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier and is the highest-fidelity tier in the VEO line. Use it for hero shots; Fast for everyday work; Lite at 42 cr for volume.

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 Quality 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 Quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does VEO 3.1 Quality cost per generation?

Flat 350 credits for 4/6/8 second clips. Audio included at base cost. The newer flagship VEO tier, replacing VEO 3 Quality at a lower price.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so VEO 3.1 Quality's 350 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 Quality worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier and is the highest-fidelity tier in the VEO line. Use it for hero shots; Fast for everyday work; Lite at 42 cr for volume. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.