VEO 3 Fast Pricing & Cost

VEO 3 Fast is Google's fast premium video model, now running the Veo 3.1 generation - Google upgraded it in place under the same id. 84 credits for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio. Sits between Lite at 42 cr and Quality at 350 cr.

This page breaks down the credit cost for VEO 3 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 clip parameters within the model's window. Fixed 8-second duration. Audio included at base cost.

Cost scenarios in USD

Here is what common workflows cost in USD at VEO 3 Fast's rate:

How VEO 3 Fast compares

vs veo3-lite at 42 cr: Fast is twice the price for higher fidelity on the same 8-second clip. Lite is the volume option; Fast is the everyday premium pick. Quality at 350 cr sits above both.

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 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 Fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does VEO 3 Fast cost per generation?

Flat 84 credits regardless of clip parameters within the model's window. Fixed 8-second duration. Audio included at base cost.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so VEO 3 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 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. Lite is the volume option; Fast is the everyday premium pick. Quality at 350 cr sits above both. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.