Wan 2.6 vs Wan 3.0
Two video models side by side: what each costs, what it takes and when to pick it. Both run on one RenderHour balance, so you can give them the same prompt and compare the results yourself.
Pick Wan 2.6 if
You need 10 or 15 seconds, 720p, or a lower price a second in full HD.
Pick Wan 3.0 if
You want Alibaba’s newer model for one five-second shot in full HD.
Side by side
| Wan 2.6 | Wan 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From 7.25 credits per second | From 70.5 credits per clip |
| Per second at the cheapest setting | 7.25 credits | 14.1 credits |
| Length | 5 or 10 or 15 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Starts from | A prompt or a photo | A prompt or a photo |
| Reference images | None | None |
| Settings | 720p, 1080p | 1080p · 5 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| API | Not in the API | From $2.106 per clip |
| Free plan (10 credits to start) | With a plan, from $10 a month | With a plan, from $10 a month |
Questions
- Which is cheaper, Wan 2.6 or Wan 3.0?
- Wan 2.6: 7.25 credits per second at the cheapest setting, against 14.1 for Wan 3.0.
- Which makes longer clips?
- Wan 2.6, up to 15 seconds; Wan 3.0 goes up to 5.
- Can I use both with one account?
- Yes. Both run on the same balance of credits, so you can try the same prompt on each and compare. Every model comes with every paid plan, from $10 a month, and a failed run costs nothing.
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