Veo 2: Google's AI Video Model Pricing Revealed

Google Announces Veo 2 Pricing

Google has recently disclosed the cost structure for Veo 2, its innovative video generation AI model initially presented in December.

Cost Per Second and Minute

The company’s official pricing details indicate that utilizing Veo 2 will incur a charge of $0.50 for each second of video produced. This translates to a cost of $30 per minute, or $1,800 for every hour of generated content.

Comparison to Film Production Costs

Jon Barron, a researcher at Google DeepMind, drew a comparison between Veo 2’s pricing and the production expenses of the highly successful Marvel film, “Avengers: Endgame.”

The reported production budget for “Avengers: Endgame” was $356 million, equating to approximately $32,000 per second of footage.

Practical Usage Considerations

It’s important to note that users may not always utilize the full duration of video they purchase from Veo 2.

Furthermore, it is unlikely that Veo 2 will be capable of producing lengthy, three-hour films like “Avengers” in the near future. Google’s initial announcement emphasized the model’s proficiency in creating video clips lasting two minutes or longer.

Veo 2 vs. OpenAI's Sora

A relevant point of comparison is OpenAI’s Sora video generation model.

Sora is currently accessible to subscribers who pay $200 monthly for a ChatGPT Pro subscription.

Here's a summary of the key pricing differences:

• Veo 2: $0.50 per second, $30 per minute, $1,800 per hour
• Sora: $200 per month (via ChatGPT Pro)