Wan 3.0 vs Wan 3.0 Prime
Wan 3.0 from Alibaba and Wan 3.0 Prime from Alibaba, compared on what you can feed them, what they output and what they cost here.
Updated October 30, 2026
The short answer
- Both start at about the same price per second: 10 credits/s (480P, 2s) vs 10 credits/s (480P, 2s).
Specs side by side
| Wan 3.0 | Wan 3.0 Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Inputs | text to video, first and last frame, up to 9 reference images | text to video, first and last frame, up to 9 reference images |
| Reference uploads | 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips | 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips |
| Resolutions | 480P, 720P, 1080P | 480P, 720P, 1080P |
| Length | 2–30 seconds | 2–30 seconds |
| Aspect ratios | auto, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | auto, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Audio | optional | optional |
| Lowest price | 10 credits/s (480P, 2s) | 10 credits/s (480P, 2s) |
Price for a short clip
Wan 3.0: 50 credits for 5 seconds at 480P. Wan 3.0 Prime: 50 credits for 5 seconds at 480P. Every price for every length and resolution is on each model's page; plans and credit packs are on Pricing.
Credits per second at each resolution
| Resolution | Wan 3.0 | Wan 3.0 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 480P | 10 credits/s | 10 credits/s |
| 720P | 15 credits/s | 16 credits/s |
| 1080P | 25 credits/s | 32 credits/s |
At the shortest length. Models that bill per video work out cheaper per second on longer clips.
Which should you choose?
Run Wan 3.0 and Wan 3.0 Prime on the same prompt
One prompt, the same images, video and audio, up to 4 models at once. Each model is charged its own credits; failed videos are refunded.
Models to compare (2/4)
FAQ
Is Wan 3.0 or Wan 3.0 Prime better?
It depends on the shot. Both start at about the same price per second: 10 credits/s (480P, 2s) vs 10 credits/s (480P, 2s). The fastest way to decide is to run your own prompt on both: the comparison tool sends the same prompt and references to each model at once.
Which is cheaper, Wan 3.0 or Wan 3.0 Prime?
A 5-second 480P Wan 3.0 video costs 50 credits; a 5-second 480P Wan 3.0 Prime video costs 50 credits. Higher resolutions and longer clips cost more, and failed videos are refunded.
Can I use the same reference images with Wan 3.0 and Wan 3.0 Prime?
Wan 3.0: 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips. Wan 3.0 Prime: 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips. On the comparison page, inputs a model can't take grey it out instead of sending a job that would fail.
Do Wan 3.0 and Wan 3.0 Prime generate sound?
Wan 3.0: optional. Wan 3.0 Prime: optional.
Which is better for vertical TikTok or Reels videos?
Both can make vertical video when 9:16 is in their aspect ratios. Wan 3.0: auto, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16. Wan 3.0 Prime: auto, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16. "Set by the model" means it frames the video from your input image.
Can I try Wan 3.0 and Wan 3.0 Prime on the same prompt here?
Yes. The comparison tool on this page has both models selected: write a prompt, add the same images or reference video if you like, and press Generate. Each model is charged its own credits, and you can add up to two more models.
Sources
Specs and prices come from the models as offered in our generator (updated October 30, 2026). Makers' pages: Alibaba.