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Veo 3.1 Lite

Google Veo 3.1 Lite (Preview) on a visual canvas. Lightweight video generation for cost-sensitive pipelines.

At a glance
  • Veo 3.1 Lite is a lightweight variant of the Veo 3.1 family, currently in preview.
  • Lower cost option for video generation when premium quality is not required.
  • Available on the Video node on PlugNode. BYO Gemini API key.
  • Part of the Veo lineup: 3.1 (flagship), 3.1 Fast, 3.1 Lite, and Veo 2.

What it is

Veo 3.1 Lite is a lightweight variant of Google's Veo 3.1 video model, currently in preview. It generates video from text prompts at lower cost than Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast, making it suited for draft iterations and cost-sensitive pipelines. On PlugNode, the Video node offers all four Veo models. Select Veo 3.1 Lite for drafts, then switch to Veo 3.1 for the final render.

What you can do with it

  • Text-to-video generation at lower cost
  • Lightweight variant for drafts and iteration
  • Part of the Veo 3.1 family with shared prompt format
  • Chain with Gemini Text for script-driven video
  • BYO Gemini API key, billed by Google

Veo video tiers on PlugNode

Google offers four Veo models: Veo 3.1 (flagship, up to 4K), Veo 3.1 Fast (lower latency), Veo 3.1 Lite (lowest cost, preview), and Veo 2 (previous generation, 720p). Switch between them on the Video node dropdown.

Preview status

Veo 3.1 Lite is currently in preview. The model ID and capabilities may change before general availability. For stable production flows, use Veo 3.1 or Veo 2.

Run it on PlugNode

Veo 3.1 Lite is available on PlugNode's Video node. Select it from the dropdown for cost-effective video drafts.

You pay Google directly. Veo 3.1 Lite is priced lower than Veo 3.1 and Veo 3.1 Fast. PlugNode does not add markup.

Frequently asked questions

What is Veo 3.1 Lite?
Veo 3.1 Lite is a lightweight variant of Google Veo 3.1, available in preview. Use it for cost-effective video drafts.
How does Veo 3.1 Lite compare to Veo 3.1?
Veo 3.1 is the flagship with 4K output. Veo 3.1 Lite is lighter and cheaper. Use Lite for iteration, 3.1 for final renders.

Related models

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Google · Video generationVeo 3.1Google Veo 3.1 on a visual canvas. Generate 4K video with audio, wire it into a pipeline, publish the whole flow as a signed endpoint.
Google · Video generationVeo 3.1 FastGoogle Veo 3.1 Fast on a visual canvas. Generate video clips faster, wire into a pipeline, publish the whole flow as a signed endpoint.
Google · Video generationVeo 2Google Veo 2 on a visual canvas. Fast 720p clips from text or an image, wired into a pipeline you can publish as an API.

Last updated 2026-05-16

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