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Sora 2 Pro vs Veo 3
Veo 3 edges out Sora 2 Pro overall (Sora 2 Pro 50.0 vs Veo 3 60.0.) Veo 3 is an incredible model that proves Google is leading the pack in cinematic generations. It's great for cinematography and has built-in audio capability. It can struggle with logical worldbuilding on more creative camera requests, but most of the time it does quite well. Where it takes a step back: actor performances weren't as good as Veo 2, and the output has a glossier look. Veo 2 had more cinematic taste. Image-to-video tasks also struggle more than prior models. The main tradeoffs are in Actor performances, Logical worldbuilding, Has a glossy aesthetic, Image-to-video tasks, where Sora 2 Pro tends to score better.
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| Capability | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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Providers
Provider
OpenAI
openai
OpenAI is the platform that serves Sora 2 Pro requests, pricing, and availability.
Provider
Google
google-veo
Google is the platform that serves Veo 3 requests, pricing, and availability.
Physics
How well the model simulates real-world physics: gravity, momentum, collisions, and natural movement.
Veo 3 leads on physics (+18.9), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Physics (+18.9). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If physics is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Physics | 39.3 | 58.2 |
Prompt and Logic
Measures how accurately the model follows prompts and maintains logical consistency throughout the video.
Veo 3 leads on prompt and logic (+14.5), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Scene Consistency (+21.3). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If prompt and logic is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Prompt Adherence | 50.0 | 54.0 |
| Logic Consistency | 35.0 | 53.2 |
| Scene Consistency | 49.5 | 70.7 |
Aesthetics
Visual quality including cinematography, artistic taste, and overall production value.
Veo 3 leads on aesthetics (+1.4), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Cinematography (+2.5). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If aesthetics is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Cinematography | 53.3 | 55.9 |
| Taste | — | — |
| Quality | 0.4 | 0.6 |
Animation
Performance on animated content styles including 2D, 3D, and anime-style animation.
Veo 3 leads on animation (+7.1), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on 3D Animation (+16.0). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If animation is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| 2D Animation | 60.3 | 53.0 |
| 3D Animation | 48.0 | 64.0 |
| Anime Animation | 37.0 | 49.7 |
Humans
Accuracy of human rendering including body proportions, hand details, and realistic actor performances.
Sora 2 Pro leads on humans (+19.4), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3. The clearest separation is on Actor Performance (+39.0). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If humans is a priority for your prompts, Sora 2 Pro is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Human | 56.6 | 54.7 |
| Hands | 67.2 | 50.0 |
| Actor Performance | 84.0 | 45.0 |
Objects and Animals
Quality of rendering inanimate objects and animals with accurate shapes, textures, and movements.
Veo 3 leads on objects and animals (+14.4), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Objects (+16.6). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If objects and animals is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Objects | 51.0 | 67.6 |
| Animals | 51.0 | 63.3 |
Text
Ability to render readable, accurate text and typography within generated videos.
Veo 3 leads on text (+12.2), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Text Fidelity (+12.2). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If text is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Text Fidelity | 30.5 | 42.7 |
Cost and Speed
Practical factors including pricing per video and generation latency.
Veo 3 leads on cost and speed (+19716.7), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Latency (+59150.0). Across the other sub-metrics in this group, the gap is smaller but generally consistent with the overall direction. If cost and speed is a priority for your prompts, Veo 3 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Sora 2 Pro | Veo 3 |
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| Price / sec | $0.200 | $0.200 |
| Price / min | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Latency | 60.0s | 850ms |