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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 2.6Wan 3.0
PriceFrom 7.25 credits per secondFrom 70.5 credits per clip
Per second at the cheapest setting7.25 credits14.1 credits
Length5 or 10 or 15 seconds5 seconds
Starts fromA prompt or a photoA prompt or a photo
Reference imagesNoneNone
Settings720p, 1080p1080p · 5 s
Aspect ratios16:9, 9:16, 1:116:9, 9:16, 1:1
APINot in the APIFrom $2.106 per clip
Free plan (10 credits to start)With a plan, from $10 a monthWith 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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