Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash or Veo: how to choose a video API for your app
Quick response: Develop on Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash if you want a single API key, conversational editing, or clips of up to 15 seconds. Choose Veo 3.1 only if you already operate in Google Cloud and need its request controls, such as up to four results per call. You can no longer call Veo from the Gemini API: its Preview models stopped working on October 22, 2026. Try…
Google has announced changes to its AI models, specifically Veo 3.1 and Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash. As of October 22, 2026, Veo 3.1 Preview models are no longer available through the Gemini API. Developers can now choose between Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash, which offers a single API key and conversational editing, or Veo 3.1, which is only available for those already operating on Google Cloud. The pricing for each model differs, with Omni 1.2 Flash charging by tokens and Veo 3.1 using a fixed rate based on resolution.
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