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Veo 3.1 vs LTX Video (Lightricks)

● Last verified: April 1, 2026
Veo
7.8/10
vs
LTX
7.2/10

We have tested both Veo 3.1 and LTX Video (Lightricks) extensively in production. Veo scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.2/10), but LTX may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated option. For volume production where cost matters...

Best for quality: Veo Best for value: LTX Best for ease of use: Veo

Feature comparison

Feature Veo LTX
Max Resolution 4K 768p
Max Video Length 8s 5s
Text to Video ✓ ✓
Image to Video ✓ ✓
Video to Video ✗ ✗
Native Audio ✓ ✓
Lip Sync ✓ ✗
Character Consistency ✓ ✗
Camera Control ✓ ✓
API Available ✓ ✓
Open Source ✗ ✓
Batch Processing ✓ ✓
Commercial License ✓ ✓
Quality 9.5 6.5
Speed 6.5 9.5
Value 7 9
Ease of Use 7 6
Overall Rating 7.8 7.2

Pricing comparison

Pricing Veo LTX
Free Tier Limited generations via Google AI Studio Fully open-source (Apache 2.0)
Starting Price $19.99/mo N/A
Pro Tier $49.99/mo N/A
Enterprise N/A N/A
API Cost/Second $0.15 $0.05
Pricing Model pay-per-use pay-per-use

Which should you choose?

We have tested both Veo 3.1 and LTX Video (Lightricks) extensively in production. Veo scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.2/10), but LTX may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated option. For volume production where cost matters, the more cost-effective option wins.

Key differences

  • • Veo outputs at 4K while LTX maxes out at 768p
  • • API pricing: Veo at $0.15/sec vs LTX at $0.05/sec
  • • LTX is open-source, Veo is proprietary

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Frequently asked questions

Is Veo or LTX better for beginners?▾
Veo has a more intuitive interface. Veo scores 7.0/10 for ease of use, while LTX scores 6.0/10.
Which is cheaper, Veo or LTX?▾
Veo starts at free, while LTX starts at free. Three tiers: Lite ($0.05/sec), Fast ($0.15/sec), Standard ($0.75/sec). Native audio included. API via Vertex AI.
Can I use Veo and LTX together?▾
Yes. Many production teams, including ours at Apostle, use multiple AI tools for different stages of a project. You might use one tool for exploration and another for final delivery.

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