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Legacy evaluation · V1

Veo 3.1 vs Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Veo 3.1 is the better overall choice over Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video. It scores higher in nearly every quality category shown.

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Our verdict

Veo 3.1 is the better choice

Veo 3.1 scores higher than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in hands, and it also is the only model here with audio output.

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Google

Veo 3.1

56.0Overall score
Rank
#11
Price per minute
$24.00/min
Pika

Pika

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

26.0Overall score
Rank
—
Price per minute
$2.40/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 leads the overall score by 30.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 leads by 33.5 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video runs $2.40/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.1.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 generates audio with the video; Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Veo 3.1 wins 11 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapHuman: Veo 3.1 ahead by 37.6 points.
Closest categoryActor Performance: Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video ahead by 6.7 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Veo 3.1Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
Physics
55.9
23.7
Prompt Adherence
67.0
47.0
Logic Consistency
47.2
25.5
Scene Consistency
50.6
21.2
Cinematography
47.3
32.1
2D Animation
46.0
12.7
3D Animation
54.0
17.0
Human
61.9
24.3
Actor Performance
40.0
46.7
Objects
61.7
30.6
Animals
68.0
30.6
Text Fidelity
39.5
6.0

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

Veo 3.1 leads here by 33.5 points.

Matched Text outputs from Veo 3.1 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Video test 2

Physics

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

Related category score

Veo 3.1 leads here by 32.2 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Veo 3.1 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Video test 3

Cinematography

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

Related category score

Veo 3.1 leads here by 15.3 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Veo 3.1 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Veo 3.1 detailsSee full Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video details
CapabilityVeo 3.1Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputYesNo
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo

FAQ

Common questions

Is Veo 3.1 better than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Veo 3.1 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Veo 3.1 cheaper than Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video costs less at $2.40 per minute, compared with $24 for Veo 3.1.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3.1 includes audio output.

Does Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video generate audio?

No, Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video does not include audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Veo 3.1 or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video supports longer clips at 10 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Veo 3.1.

Which model scores higher on Hands, Veo 3.1 or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Veo 3.1 scores higher for hands.

Which model scores higher on Human Realism, Veo 3.1 or Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video?

Veo 3.1 scores higher for human realism.

How are Veo 3.1 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video 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 Veo 3.1 and Pika v2.2 Text-to-Video

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 0 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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