> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.laozhang.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Models and Pricing (Custom API - Deprecated)

> List of models and pricing information supported by VEO API - Legacy documentation

<Warning>
  **⚠️ This documentation is for legacy custom API, not recommended**

  The newer legacy-route entry is [Veo-3.1 Overview](/en/api-capabilities/veo/veo-31-overview), but the Veo-3.1 legacy route has been temporarily unavailable since May 14, 2026. Pause new production integrations based on the legacy VEO custom API. If you need a currently available Veo 3.1 video route, use [Veo 3.1 Official API Forwarding](/en/api-capabilities/veo/official-forward).
</Warning>

## Supported Models

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="VEO3" icon="sparkles">
    <div style={{ marginBottom: '8px' }}>
      <code style={{ fontSize: '14px', padding: '4px 8px', borderRadius: '4px', backgroundColor: '#f3f4f6' }}>veo3</code>
    </div>

    **Price:** \$2.00 / video

    **Features:**

    * 3rd generation standard version
    * Excellent overall performance
    * Generation time: 3-8 minutes
    * Recommendation: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    **Use cases:** Daily use, general scenarios
  </Card>

  <Card title="VEO3 Fast" icon="bolt">
    <div style={{ marginBottom: '8px' }}>
      <code style={{ fontSize: '14px', padding: '4px 8px', borderRadius: '4px', backgroundColor: '#f3f4f6' }}>veo3-fast</code>
    </div>

    **Price:** \$2.00 / video

    **Features:**

    * Fast generation version
    * Supports audio generation
    * Generation time: 1-3 minutes
    * Higher image quality

    **Use cases:** Quick testing, audio required
  </Card>

  <Card title="VEO3 Pro" icon="crown">
    <div style={{ marginBottom: '8px' }}>
      <code style={{ fontSize: '14px', padding: '4px 8px', borderRadius: '4px', backgroundColor: '#f3f4f6' }}>veo3-pro</code>
    </div>

    **Price:** \$10.00 / video

    **Features:**

    * Professional version model
    * Exceptional video quality
    * Generation time: 5-15 minutes
    * Suitable for professional production

    **Use cases:** Professional production, commercial use
  </Card>

  <Card title="VEO3 Pro Frames" icon="film">
    <div style={{ marginBottom: '8px' }}>
      <code style={{ fontSize: '14px', padding: '4px 8px', borderRadius: '4px', backgroundColor: '#f3f4f6' }}>veo3-pro-frames</code>
    </div>

    **Price:** \$10.00 / video

    **Features:**

    * Pro version + frame control
    * Ultimate image quality
    * Generation time: 5-15 minutes
    * Suitable for top-tier production

    **Use cases:** Precise control, top-tier production
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Price Comparison

| Model             | Price   | Generation Time | Video Quality | Special Features    | Recommended Use         |
| ----------------- | ------- | --------------- | ------------- | ------------------- | ----------------------- |
| `veo3`            | \$2.00  | 3-8 min         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐          | Standard features   | Daily use               |
| `veo3-fast`       | \$2.00  | 1-3 min         | ⭐⭐⭐⭐          | Audio support       | Quick testing           |
| `veo3-pro`        | \$10.00 | 5-15 min        | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐         | Advanced quality    | Professional production |
| `veo3-pro-frames` | \$10.00 | 5-15 min        | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐         | Frame-level control | Precise control         |

## Billing Information

<Info>
  **Billed on success:** Charges only for successfully generated videos, fees automatically refunded for failed generations
</Info>

### Billing Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pre-deduction">
    Corresponding fees pre-deducted based on selected model when task is submitted
  </Step>

  <Step title="Task processing">
    System processes video generation task
  </Step>

  <Step title="Result confirmation">
    * **Success:** Fees deducted, video returned
    * **Failure:** Pre-deducted fees automatically refunded
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Fee Explanation

<Accordion>
  <AccordionItem title="When will I be charged?">
    Billing follows console order status and the returned generation result. If an order looks abnormal, contact support for review.
  </AccordionItem>

  <AccordionItem title="How to choose the right model?">
    * **Daily use:** Choose `veo3`, best cost-performance ratio
    * **Need quick results:** Choose `veo3-fast`
    * **Professional production needs:** Choose `veo3-pro`
    * **Need precise control:** Choose `veo3-pro-frames`
  </AccordionItem>

  <AccordionItem title="Are there volume discounts?">
    Please contact [hi@laozhang.ai](mailto:hi@laozhang.ai) to inquire about bulk purchase discounts
  </AccordionItem>
</Accordion>

## Model Selection Recommendations

### Scenario Recommendations

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Personal Creation">
    **Recommended models:** `veo3` or `veo3-fast`

    Suitable for design teams, social media content creation, etc. Standard version can meet most needs, fast version suitable for scenarios requiring quick iteration.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Commercial Production">
    **Recommended model:** `veo3-pro`

    Suitable for commercial advertising, product displays, corporate promotion, and other professional scenarios. Provides higher video quality and better detail rendering.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Film Production">
    **Recommended model:** `veo3-pro-frames`

    Suitable for film post-production, special effects production, and other scenarios requiring precise control. Supports frame-level control, ensuring highest quality output.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Performance Comparison

<Note>
  All models generate videos with duration of **10-15 seconds**, resolution and frame rate vary by model.
</Note>

## Quotas and Limits

| Limit Item       | Limit Value            | Description                            |
| ---------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Concurrent tasks | 10                     | Maximum tasks processed simultaneously |
| Daily quota      | Based on account level | Can contact customer service to adjust |
| Video duration   | 10-15 seconds          | Unified across all models              |
| Reference images | Maximum 5              | Each not exceeding 10MB                |