Head-to-head · Video Lab
FLUX 3 Max vs Veo 3.1
FLUX 3 Max runs 5–20 seconds at 720p or 1080p in seven aspect ratios, from text, a still, or first/last frames. Veo 3.1 runs 4, 6, or 8 seconds up to 4K and adds up to three references.
Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/moSpecs checked 4 October 2026 from the live Video Lab catalog
Sourced output
Sample frames from each model.
Catalog specs
Side-by-side from Video Lab.
Duration, resolution, aspect ratios, audio, modes, and controls come from the live model catalog—not from a ranked shoot-out.
Spec
FLUX 3 Max
Veo 3.1
Duration
FLUX 3 Max
5–20 seconds
Veo 3.1
4, 6, or 8 seconds
Resolution
FLUX 3 Max
720p, 1080p
Veo 3.1
720p, 1080p, 4K
Aspect ratios
FLUX 3 Max
21:9, 2:1, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Veo 3.1
16:9, 9:16
Audio
FLUX 3 Max
Optional generated audio
Veo 3.1
Optional generated audio
Modes
FLUX 3 Max
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last
Veo 3.1
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
References
FLUX 3 Max
Not available
Veo 3.1
Up to 3
Advanced controls
FLUX 3 Max
Seed
Veo 3.1
Negative prompt, Seed
Verdict
Which one should you try?
FLUX 3 Max lists 5–20 seconds at 720p or 1080p in 21:9, 2:1, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, or 9:16, with optional audio, text, animate image, first/last frames, and seed. It has no reference-image mode. Veo 3.1 lists 4, 6, or 8 seconds at 720p, 1080p, or 4K in 16:9 or 9:16, with optional audio, first/last frames, up to three references, negative prompt, and seed. Choose FLUX 3 Max for longer shots or unusual frames such as 2:1 and 4:3; choose Veo 3.1 for 4K or a reference pack. Clip Studio does not publish a quality ranking between them.
Questions, answered
FLUX 3 Max vs Veo 3.1 FAQ
Which is longer, FLUX 3 Max or Veo 3.1?
FLUX 3 Max lists 5–20 seconds. Veo 3.1 lists 4, 6, or 8 seconds.
Does FLUX 3 Max take reference images?
No. FLUX 3 Max works from text, one start image, or first and last frames. Veo 3.1 takes up to three references.
Do both generate audio?
Yes. Audio is optional on both, so either can make a silent clip.
Does FLUX 3 Max output 4K?
No. FLUX 3 Max lists 720p or 1080p. Veo 3.1 lists 720p, 1080p, or 4K.
How are FLUX 3 Max and Veo 3.1 priced?
Neither is free. Both are included in every Clip Studio plan and use the plan’s monthly generation allowance, and each setup is quoted before you generate. At each model’s default setup (FLUX 3 Max: 5 seconds at 720p with audio; Veo 3.1: 6 seconds at 1080p with audio), Clip Pro’s monthly allowance covers about 7 FLUX 3 Max clips or about 2 Veo 3.1 clips. Plan details live on the pricing page.
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