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Veo 3.1 vs Sora 2 Pro
Veo 3.1 edges out Sora 2 Pro overall (Veo 3.1 56.0 vs Sora 2 Pro 50.0.) Veo 3.1 looks stronger on Physics, Objects and Animals, Prompt and Logic, Text. The main tradeoffs are in Humans, Aesthetics, where Sora 2 Pro tends to score better.
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Modalities
| Capability | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
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| Audio input | — | — |
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| Audio output | — | — |
Providers
Provider
Google
google-veo
Google is the platform that serves Veo 3.1 requests, pricing, and availability.
Provider
OpenAI
openai
OpenAI is the platform that serves Sora 2 Pro requests, pricing, and availability.
Physics
How well the model simulates real-world physics: gravity, momentum, collisions, and natural movement.
Veo 3.1 leads on physics (+16.6), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Physics (+16.6). 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 3.1 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 55.9 | 39.3 |
Prompt and Logic
Measures how accurately the model follows prompts and maintains logical consistency throughout the video.
Veo 3.1 leads on prompt and logic (+10.1), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Prompt Adherence (+17.0). 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 3.1 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt Adherence | 67.0 | 50.0 |
| Logic Consistency | 47.2 | 35.0 |
| Scene Consistency | 50.6 | 49.5 |
Aesthetics
Visual quality including cinematography, artistic taste, and overall production value.
Sora 2 Pro leads on aesthetics (+2.9), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1. The clearest separation is on Cinematography (+6.0). 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, Sora 2 Pro is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cinematography | 47.3 | 53.3 |
| Taste | — | — |
| Quality | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Animation
Performance on animated content styles including 2D, 3D, and anime-style animation.
Veo 3.1 leads on animation (+1.0), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on 2D Animation (+14.3). 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 3.1 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2D Animation | 46.0 | 60.3 |
| 3D Animation | 54.0 | 48.0 |
| Anime Animation | 48.3 | 37.0 |
Humans
Accuracy of human rendering including body proportions, hand details, and realistic actor performances.
Sora 2 Pro leads on humans (+9.9), with a measurable advantage over Veo 3.1. The clearest separation is on Actor Performance (+44.0). 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 | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Human | 61.9 | 56.6 |
| Hands | 76.3 | 67.2 |
| Actor Performance | 40.0 | 84.0 |
Objects and Animals
Quality of rendering inanimate objects and animals with accurate shapes, textures, and movements.
Veo 3.1 leads on objects and animals (+13.8), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Animals (+17.0). 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 3.1 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Objects | 61.7 | 51.0 |
| Animals | 68.0 | 51.0 |
Text
Ability to render readable, accurate text and typography within generated videos.
Veo 3.1 leads on text (+9.0), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Text Fidelity (+9.0). 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 3.1 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
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| Text Fidelity | 39.5 | 30.5 |
Cost and Speed
Practical factors including pricing per video and generation latency.
Veo 3.1 leads on cost and speed (+19688.3), with a measurable advantage over Sora 2 Pro. The clearest separation is on Latency (+59065.0). 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 3.1 is the safer pick here.
| Metric | Veo 3.1 | Sora 2 Pro |
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| Price / sec | $0.200 | $0.200 |
| Price / min | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Latency | 935ms | 60.0s |