WaveSpeed vs Google (Gemini API)
Google (Gemini API) is cheaper on 1 of 3 shared models. Head-to-head on every tracked model both platforms offer, at default settings, converted to dollars.
| Model | WaveSpeed | Google (Gemini API) | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veo 3.1 | $1.60 | $1.60 | tie |
| Veo 3.1 Fast | $0.600 | $0.400 | Google (Gemini API) |
| Veo 3.1 Lite | $0.200 | $0.200 | tie |
Where WaveSpeed wins
No models where WaveSpeed beats Google (Gemini API) at default settings.
Where Google (Gemini API) wins
- Veo 3.1 Fast 50% cheaper
Exclusive models
Only on WaveSpeed: Kling 3.0, Sora 2, Wan 2.7, Seedance 2.0, Seedream 4.5, FLUX 2 Klein, Nano Banana 2, Kling 3.0 Turbo, Sora 2 Pro, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite, FLUX 2 Pro, FLUX 2 Max
How you pay
WaveSpeed uses transparent pay-per-use pricing in USD — you pay exactly per generation via API, with no subscription. Better for developers and irregular usage.
Google (Gemini API) uses transparent pay-per-use pricing in USD — you pay exactly per generation via API, with no subscription. Better for developers and irregular usage.
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Different platforms may run different tiers of the same model — see model pages for variants. Prices re-verified several times a day from official sources.