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Legacy evaluation · V1

PixVerse v5.5 vs Veo 3 Fast

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

PixVerse v5.5 is the better overall choice over Veo 3 Fast. It scores higher in most quality categories shown and costs less.

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Our verdict

PixVerse v5.5 is the better choice

PixVerse v5.5 scores higher than Veo 3 Fast in most quality categories shown. Its biggest lead is in text rendering, and it also costs less.

PixVerse

PixVerse

PixVerse v5.5

55.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$0.60/min
Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind

Veo 3 Fast

48.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$6.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

PixVerse v5.5

PixVerse v5.5 leads the overall score by 7.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

PixVerse v5.5

PixVerse v5.5 leads by 17.0 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

PixVerse v5.5

PixVerse v5.5 runs $0.60/min, against $6/min for Veo 3 Fast.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Veo 3 Fast

Veo 3 Fast generates audio with the video; PixVerse v5.5 does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

122
videos rated
3,538
measurements
488
ratings
July 22, 2026
last updated

Reviewer scores

Scores by category

PixVerse v5.5 wins 9 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapText Fidelity: PixVerse v5.5 ahead by 17.0 points.
Closest category2D Animation: Veo 3 Fast ahead by 2.3 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

PixVerse v5.5Veo 3 Fast
Physics
45.5
42.0
Prompt Adherence
53.5
48.0
Logic Consistency
43.6
40.7
Scene Consistency
64.6
50.0
Cinematography
60.8
48.7
2D Animation
35.3
37.7
3D Animation
62.7
51.3
Human
63.6
53.2
Actor Performance
49.7
56.7
Objects
48.2
53.9
Animals
61.4
46.0
Text Fidelity
62.0
45.0

Technical reliability

How reliably does each model deliver clean video?

These checks look for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, and unstable motion. They are kept separate from the reviewer scores above.

PixVerse v5.5
No reliability results available
Veo 3 Fast
122 videos rated · Jul 2026

File reliability checks

Playback, framing, and motion stability

PixVerse v5.5Veo 3 Fast
Technical cleanliness
Not published
49.0%

Clips with no freezes, bad framing, or severe compression problems.

Freeze-free playback
Not published
88.0%

Clips that play without stalls or frozen frames.

Clean framing
Not published
80.0%

Clips without unexpected black bars or cropped edges.

Motion stability
Not published
66.0

How consistently surfaces hold their shape and texture while moving.

Edge stability
Not published
80.0

How consistently object outlines remain clean while moving.

Side-by-side video tests

Matched outputs, side by side

Each row uses the same evaluation input for both models. The underlying prompt and decision record are reserved for the full report.

Video test 1

Text

Spelling, letter shape, spacing, and whether the words remain stable while the scene moves.

Related category score

PixVerse v5.5 leads here by 17.0 points.

Matched Text outputs from PixVerse v5.5 and Veo 3 Fast
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Veo 3 Fast

Video test 2

Physics

Weight, contact, momentum, and whether objects continue to behave consistently from frame to frame.

Related category score

PixVerse v5.5 leads here by 3.5 points.

Matched Physics outputs from PixVerse v5.5 and Veo 3 Fast
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Video test 3

Cinematography

Framing, camera movement, lighting continuity, and whether the visual treatment follows the prompt.

Related category score

PixVerse v5.5 leads here by 12.1 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from PixVerse v5.5 and Veo 3 Fast
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full PixVerse v5.5 detailsSee full Veo 3 Fast details
CapabilityPixVerse v5.5Veo 3 Fast
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputNoNo
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes

FAQ

Common questions

Is PixVerse v5.5 better than Veo 3 Fast?

PixVerse v5.5 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is PixVerse v5.5 cheaper than Veo 3 Fast?

PixVerse v5.5 costs less at $3 per minute, compared with $6 for Veo 3 Fast.

Does PixVerse v5.5 generate audio?

No, PixVerse v5.5 does not include audio output.

Does Veo 3 Fast generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3 Fast includes audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, PixVerse v5.5 or Veo 3 Fast?

PixVerse v5.5 supports longer clips at 10 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Veo 3 Fast.

Which model scores higher on Text Fidelity, PixVerse v5.5 or Veo 3 Fast?

PixVerse v5.5 scores higher for text rendering.

Which model scores higher on Anime Animation, PixVerse v5.5 or Veo 3 Fast?

Veo 3 Fast scores higher for anime.

How are PixVerse v5.5 and Veo 3 Fast compared?

Megaton gives both models the same prompts and compares the resulting videos. Price, audio support, and maximum clip length are also checked.

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Methodology

How we tested PixVerse v5.5 and Veo 3 Fast

We score two things separately: how good the video looks to a reviewer, and how reliably the file itself holds up. A model can make great-looking footage and still deliver clips with freezes, bad framing, or unstable motion.

We test every model with v-benchmark v2.0, our benchmark for AI video models — the same prompts, professional reviewers, and automated reliability checks behind every score here.

Reviewer scores
Both models receive the same prompts. Professional reviewers score how well each video follows the prompt and handles motion, composition, people, objects, animals, animation, and on-screen text. Scores use a 0-100 scale.
File reliability
Automated checks review 122 clips for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, unstable motion, distorted geometry, exposure problems, and invalid file properties.
Missing scores
Categories with a score for only one model are shown but excluded from the head-to-head win count. Price and generation speed stay separate because they use different units.
Last updated
Reviewer scores and rankings use results from July 22, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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