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Google Veo 3.1 vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

This page compares Google Veo 3.1 vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video on MaxVideoAI using the same prompts, side-by-side renders, key specs, and a scorecard across 11 criteria. Use it to shortlist the best fit — then open each engine profile for full specs and prompt examples.

7.9/10Score

Google Veo 3.1

Strengths: Audio & Lip Sync, Prompt Adherence

5.2/10Score

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

Strengths: Pricing, Speed & Stability

Scorecard (Side-by-Side)

Scores reflect quality and control on MaxVideoAI across 11 criteria.

Google Veo 3.1CriteriaWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

8.4

Prompt Adherence

iprompt alignment / instruction following

5.3

8.1

Visual Quality

iimage quality / aesthetic quality / realism / artifacts / flicker

5.2

7.9

Motion Realism

imotion smoothness / physics plausibility

5.4

7.4

Temporal Consistency

itemporal coherence / identity consistency

5.0

8.2

Human Fidelity

ifaces / hands / body realism

5.8

7.2

Text & UI Legibility

itext rendering / readability

4.8

9.0

Audio & Lip Sync

ilip sync quality / dialogue sync

4.0

7.8

Multi-Shot Sequencing

ishot-to-shot continuity / multi-shot

5.8

8.3

Controllability

icamera control / constraint following

6.5

7.4

Speed & Stability

ilatency / success rate

7.5

4.1

Pricing

iprice per second / credits / estimated cost

7.2

Winner summary

Leads on scorecard

Google Veo 3.1 leads on 9/11 (best: Audio & Lip Sync, Prompt Adherence).

Cheaper on MaxVideoAI

Cheaper: Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video (720p: $0.48/s vs 720p: $0.20/s).

Video-to-Video

Video-to-Video: Google Veo 3.1 (Supported (Extend from one source video) vs Reference-video guidance).

Generate with

Google Veo 3.1

Full engine profile

Generate with

Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

Full engine profile

Key Specs (Side-by-Side)

Compare key AI video model specs side-by-side (pricing, inputs, resolution, duration, aspect ratios, audio, and core controls). This is a high-level snapshot — see the full engine profile for the complete feature set and prompt examples.

Google Veo 3.1Key specWan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

720p: $0.48/s

4K: $0.72/s

Pricing (MaxVideoAI)

720p: $0.20/s

1080p: $0.40/s

Text-to-Video

Image-to-Video

Video-to-Video

Reference-video guidance

First/Last frame

Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills

Reference image / style reference

Reference video

Max resolution

Up to 1080p

Max duration

Up to 15s (per generation)

16:9 / 9:16

Aspect ratios

16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1

24 fps

FPS options

MP4

Output format

MP4

Audio output

Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode

Native audio generation

Lip sync

Prompt-based only

Camera / motion controls

Basic

No (SanShengAI)

Watermark

No (SanShengAI)

Showdown (same prompt)

Side-by-side renders from the same prompt on MaxVideoAI. Prompts are identical; outputs may vary by model.

Showing up to 3 prompt pairs for clarity.

Fast Motion + Physics (16:9)

What it tests: Motion Realism + Temporal Consistency + Visual Quality

Prompt

Source prompts stay in English to keep the same test across engines.

Google Veo 3.1

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Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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Open generator:Generate with Veo 3.1 Generate with 2.6 Text & Image to VideoOpens the generator with this model.

UGC Talking Head + Lip Sync (9:16)

What it tests: Human Fidelity + Audio/Lip Sync + Prompt Adherence

Prompt

Source prompts stay in English to keep the same test across engines.

Google Veo 3.1

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Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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Open generator:Generate with Veo 3.1 Generate with 2.6 Text & Image to VideoOpens the generator with this model.

Hands + Product Demo + On-screen Text

What it tests: Hands/Fingers + Text & UI Legibility + Prompt Adherence

Prompt

Source prompts stay in English to keep the same test across engines.

Google Veo 3.1

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Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video

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Open generator:Generate with Veo 3.1 Generate with 2.6 Text & Image to VideoOpens the generator with this model.

This side-by-side AI video comparison uses identical prompts to highlight differences in motion, realism, human fidelity, and text legibility. For full specs, controls, and more prompt examples, open each engine profile.

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FAQ

Quick answers about Google Veo 3.1 vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video on MaxVideoAI (pricing, modes, specs, and why results differ).

What are Google Veo 3.1 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?

Google Veo 3.1 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video are AI video generation engines available on MaxVideoAI. This page compares them side-by-side using the same prompts, key specs, and performance data shown above.

Which is better: Google Veo 3.1 or Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?

It depends on your workflow. Use the scorecard and the “same prompt” showdowns to compare prompt adherence, motion realism, human fidelity, and text legibility — then open each engine profile for full details.

Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?

Pricing varies by engine and settings (duration, resolution, audio). Currently, Google Veo 3.1 starts at 720p: $0.48/s and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video starts at 720p: $0.20/s (see “Pricing (MaxVideoAI)” for details).

What are the biggest differences between Google Veo 3.1 and Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video?

Native audio generation: Google Veo 3.1 is supported vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video is not supported.
Max resolution: Google Veo 3.1 is 4K vs Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video is Up to 1080p.

Do they support Text-to-Video / Image-to-Video / Video-to-Video?

On MaxVideoAI: Text-to-Video is Supported vs Supported; Image-to-Video is Supported vs Supported; Video-to-Video is Supported (Extend from one source video) vs Reference-video guidance. Some fields may still be under validation.

Do they support First/Last frame or references?

First/Last frame is Supported vs Not supported. Reference image/style is Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference-to-Video: 1-3 stills vs Supported; Reference video is Supported (one source clip for Extend) vs Supported.

What are the max resolution, duration, and aspect ratios?

Max output is 4K / 8s for Google Veo 3.1 and Up to 1080p / Up to 15s (per generation) for Wan 2.6 Text & Image to Video. Supported aspect ratios include 16:9 / 9:16 vs 16:9 / 9:16 / 1:1 (see Key Specs for the full list).

Do they support audio generation and lip sync?

Audio output is Supported vs Text/Image modes only; off in Reference mode. Native audio generation is Supported vs Not supported, and lip sync is Supported vs Supported (some fields may still be under validation).

Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?

No. MaxVideoAI exports are watermark-free (“Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI)”).

Why do results look different with the same prompt?

Even with identical prompts, models interpret instructions differently and use different training data and generation strategies. That’s why the Showdown section exists: same prompt, side-by-side outputs.

Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?

Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/veo-3-1 and /models/wan-2-6. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

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