Veo vs LTX (2026): Tested by a Production Studio

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:VeoBest for value:LTXBest for ease of use:Veo

Feature comparisonNO. /01

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 comparisonNO. /02

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?NO. /03

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 differencesNO. /04

•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

Frequently asked questionsNO. /05

01Is 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.

02Which 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.

03Can 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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