AI Video Models
Compare Sora 2, Veo 3.1, and Wan 2.5. See which model fits your content, and learn the settings and prompts that work best.
Sora 2
Text-to-video and image-to-video with realistic motion and scene control.
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Veo 3.1
High-fidelity video generation with strong prompt adherence and editing control.
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Wan 2.5
Fast, controllable video generation optimized for short-form content.
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Sora 2 vs Veo 3.1 vs Wan 2.5 — Quick Comparison
Sora 2
- Text-to-video and image-to-video
- Great for vertical short-form
- Good motion and scene consistency
- Best for teasers, story shots
Veo 3.1
- High fidelity and temporal coherence
- Polished looks, cinematic styles
- Best for ads/promos
Wan 2.5
- Fast iteration and control
- Optimized for short social clips
- Great for loops and templates
Detailed comparison
| Feature | Sora 2 | Veo 3.1 | Wan 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Flexible styling; robust physics/world simulation | Film‑grade polish; stable composition and camera | Fast iteration; native audio with controllable motion |
| Generation modes | Text‑to‑video, Image‑to‑video | Text‑to‑video, Image‑to‑video | Text‑to‑video (wan2.5‑t2v‑preview), Image‑to‑video (wan2.5‑i2v‑preview) |
| Audio & A/V sync | Native dialogue/ambience/effects in supported flows | Synchronized audio/lip‑sync where supported | Native audio tracks aligned to visuals |
| Prompt adherence | Strong multi‑shot control; consistent continuity | Excellent realism; precise framing and camera moves | High obedience to camera, motion, and timing |
| Style/look | Realism → stylized; repeatable looks | Cinematic realism and polish | Realism to stylized templates; identity preserved |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 | 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 | 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 |
| Resolution & length | Short social clips; reports of 1080p+ in some modes | Short clips; reports of 1080p+ support | Preview suggests 1080p clips; caps evolving |
| Best for | Vertical social, teasers, stylized scenes | Ads, promos, narrative beats needing polish | Rapid iteration, loops, branded templates |
Best model for…
- Vertical social: Sora 2
- Polished ad: Veo 3.1
- Quick A/B tests: Wan 2.5
Prompt recipe
Subject + action + setting + camera + style + mood. Keep one action per clip.
Recommended ratios
- 9:16 for TikTok/Reels
- 1:1 for feed posts
- 16:9 for YouTube/landscape
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