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Legacy evaluation · V1

Veo 3.1 vs Sora 2 Pro

By Megaton TeamJuly 25, 2026

Veo 3.1 is the better overall choice over Sora 2 Pro. 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 Sora 2 Pro in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in animal generation, but Sora 2 Pro costs less.

Google

Google

Veo 3.1

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

OpenAI

Sora 2 Pro

50.0Overall score
Rank
—
Price per minute
$18.00/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 leads the overall score by 6.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1 leads by 9.0 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Sora 2 Pro

Sora 2 Pro runs $18/min, against $24/min for Veo 3.1.

Provider prices can change.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Veo 3.1 wins 9 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapActor Performance: Sora 2 Pro ahead by 44.0 points.
Closest categoryScene Consistency: Veo 3.1 ahead by 1.1 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Veo 3.1Sora 2 Pro
Physics
55.9
39.3
Prompt Adherence
67.0
50.0
Logic Consistency
47.2
35.0
Scene Consistency
50.6
49.5
Cinematography
47.3
53.3
2D Animation
46.0
60.3
3D Animation
54.0
48.0
Human
61.9
56.6
Actor Performance
40.0
84.0
Objects
61.7
51.0
Animals
68.0
51.0
Text Fidelity
39.5
30.5

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 9.0 points.

Matched Text outputs from Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 Pro
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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 16.6 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 Pro
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Video test 3

Cinematography

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

Related category score

Sora 2 Pro leads here by 6.0 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 Pro
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

See full Veo 3.1 detailsSee full Sora 2 Pro details
CapabilityVeo 3.1Sora 2 Pro
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputYesNo
Audio inputNoNo
Image outputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes

FAQ

Common questions

Is Veo 3.1 better than Sora 2 Pro?

Veo 3.1 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Veo 3.1 cheaper than Sora 2 Pro?

Sora 2 Pro costs less at $18 per minute, compared with $24 for Veo 3.1.

Does Veo 3.1 generate audio?

Yes, Veo 3.1 includes audio output.

Does Sora 2 Pro generate audio?

Yes, Sora 2 Pro includes audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 Pro?

Sora 2 Pro supports longer clips at 12 seconds, compared with 8 seconds for Veo 3.1.

Which model scores higher on Actor Performance, Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 Pro?

Sora 2 Pro scores higher for actor performance.

Which model scores higher on Animals, Veo 3.1 or Sora 2 Pro?

Veo 3.1 scores higher for animal generation.

How are Veo 3.1 and Sora 2 Pro 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 Sora 2 Pro

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 25, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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