VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) Pricing & Cost

VEO 3 Quality is Google's flagship video model, now running the Veo 3.1 generation - Google upgraded it in place under the same id. 350 credits ($1.75) for a fixed 8-second clip with native audio. Highest fidelity in the VEO line. Wall-clock is 3-5 minutes per generation.

This page breaks down the credit cost for VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) 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 an 8-second clip. Fixed duration. The flagship VEO tier with maximum fidelity. Audio included at base cost. Expect 3-5 min wall-clock.

Cost scenarios in USD

Here is what common workflows cost in USD at VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1)'s rate:

How VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) compares

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier with measurably higher fidelity. Pick Quality for hero shots where it shows; Fast for everyday premium 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 Quality (now Veo 3.1) 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 Quality (now Veo 3.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1) cost per generation?

Flat 350 credits for an 8-second clip. Fixed duration. The flagship VEO tier with maximum fidelity. Audio included at base cost. Expect 3-5 min wall-clock.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so VEO 3 Quality (now Veo 3.1)'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 Quality (now Veo 3.1) worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?

vs veo3-fast at 84 cr: Quality at 350 cr is about 4x pricier with measurably higher fidelity. Pick Quality for hero shots where it shows; Fast for everyday premium 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.