Searchers often ask which model is “best,” but a catalog table cannot answer a visual quality question by itself. It can answer a more useful first question: which settings are available for the kind of scene you are trying to make?
At-a-glance comparison
| Catalog label | Resolution | Duration | Ratios | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 Fast | 1080p | 8 seconds | 16:9, 9:16 | Source image; first frame; up to 7 references |
| Seedance 2.0 | 1080p | 8 seconds | 16:9, 9:16 | Source image; first frame; up to 7 references |
| Wan 2.6 | 1080p | 8 seconds | 16:9, 9:16 | Source image; first frame; up to 7 references |
What the shared fields mean
1080p and an eight-second clip
Each of these three catalog labels currently lists 1080p and an eight-second duration. That is useful for planning a short scene, storyboard beat, or social cut. It does not tell you whether a particular prompt will preserve identity, render text cleanly, or produce a stable camera move.
16:9 and 9:16
The shared ratios cover the two most common delivery shapes. Choose the destination first. A landscape prompt often benefits from a wider environment; a vertical prompt needs a clear central subject and enough headroom for a tall crop.
Source, first-frame, and references
The current catalog lists all three input types for these labels, with up to seven reference images. Use references to keep a visual direction consistent, but do not assume that more references always improve a result. Start with the smallest set that answers the visual question.
How to choose a starting model
Because the listed fields are identical, choose based on the result of a small, fair test rather than a headline. Use the same prompt, ratio, source image, and reference set for each available label. Compare the one property that matters to the project: subject stability, camera behavior, composition, or motion continuity. Keep the winning prompt and settings documented so the comparison is reproducible.
A fair test
- Write one prompt with one visible action.
- Use the same 16:9 or 9:16 ratio for every render.
- Use the same source and reference images, if any.
- Inspect the full clip, not just the first frame.
- Record what failed before changing the next prompt.
Important naming caveat
The upstream catalog currently exposes display labels and provider-facing identifiers that do not always match. MotionVeo pages use the user-facing labels shown in Studio and do not expose opaque IDs as SEO claims. The page for Veo 3.1 Fast should not be read as a claim about a separate “Veo 3” product, and this comparison does not claim access to Grok, GPT-2, or any model absent from the catalog.
Bottom line
There is no defensible universal winner from the current fields alone. Start with the label that is enabled for your account, run a controlled prompt test, and choose the output that fits the shot. Recheck the AI video generator hub before a paid render because availability can change.