Veo 3.1 (Google)
Native audio
Yes (dialogue, SFX, ambient, music)
Max resolution
Up to 4K
Camera controls
Explicit (rotations, dollies, zooms, pans)
Character consistency
Reference images supported
Cheapest access
$7.99/mo (AI Plus)
Filmmaking tool
Flow (dedicated platform)
API pricing
$0.35/sec (Gemini API)
Sora (OpenAI)
Native audio
No (silent video)
Max resolution
Up to 1080p
Camera controls
Prompt based only
Character consistency
Prompt context only
Cheapest access
$20/mo (ChatGPT Plus)
Filmmaking tool
None
API pricing
Available (pricing varies)
Bottom line
Veo's native audio generation is the single biggest differentiator. If you need video with dialogue, sound effects, and ambient audio generated automatically, Veo is the clear choice. Sora produces excellent visual quality but requires separate audio work. Veo also offers lower entry pricing ($7.99/mo vs $20/mo), dedicated camera controls, and a purpose built filmmaking platform in Flow.