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Grok Imagine Video 1.5 vs Veo 3.1 Lite
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 from xAI and Veo 3.1 Lite from Google are both available in VYRA on the same credits. Here is how they differ on the specs that matter and what each job costs, taken straight from the live model catalogue.
Side by side
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | Veo 3.1 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | xAI | |
| Type | Video generation | Video generation |
| Best for | Fast clips with native sound from xAI | Veo with sound from 15 credits |
| Clip length | 6s, 10s | 4s, 6s, 8s |
| Quality options | 480p, 720p | 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Native sound | Yes | Yes (on/off) |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
| Start + end frames | No | No |
| Cheapest job | 36 credits · 6s · 480p · with sound (≈$0.72) | 15 credits · 4s · 720p · with sound (≈$0.30) |
| Longest clip | 60 credits | 30 credits |
| Jobs per Pro month | 11 | 26 |
≈$ at the Pro rate ($7.99 for 400 credits). No third-party benchmarks — specs and prices only.
Which should you pick?
- Pick Veo 3.1 Lite to spend less: it starts at 15 credits (4s · 720p · with sound) vs 36 for Grok Imagine Video 1.5 (6s · 480p · with sound).
- Pick Grok Imagine Video 1.5 for longer shots: up to 10s per clip vs 8s.
- Pick Veo 3.1 Lite for the highest resolution: up to 1080p vs 720p.
- In short — Grok Imagine Video 1.5: “Fast clips with native sound from xAI”. Veo 3.1 Lite: “Veo with sound from 15 credits”.
Not sure? Run the same prompt on both — the price for each is shown before you generate, and failed jobs return their credits.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video 1.5 or Veo 3.1 Lite?
Veo 3.1 Lite starts at 15 credits (4s · 720p · with sound); Grok Imagine Video 1.5 starts at 36 credits (6s · 480p · with sound). On Pro that is about $0.30 vs $0.72.
How long can Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Veo 3.1 Lite clips be?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5: 6, 10 seconds. Veo 3.1 Lite: 4, 6, 8 seconds.
Do Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Veo 3.1 Lite generate sound?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5: yes. Veo 3.1 Lite: yes, with an on/off toggle.
Can I use both Grok Imagine Video 1.5 and Veo 3.1 Lite with one subscription?
Yes. Every VYRA plan includes both, along with all 27 models. Pro is $7.99/month for 400 credits.
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