Alibaba
Wan API
Alibaba's Wan line — one family covering both image and video generation.
4
models in the line
At a glance
- From
- $0.029 / generation
- Modes
- Text to image, Image to image, Text to video, Image to video
- Resolutions
- 480p, 720p, 1080p
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, adaptive
Models in this family
| Model | From | Modes | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wan 2.7 ImageGenerate and edit images with aspect-ratio, pixel-size, and seed controls. | $0.029/ generation | Text to image, Image to image | OpenDocs |
| Wan 3.0 VideoAlibaba Wanxiang 3.0 all-in-one reference video model. Text, first frame, first + last frame, multi-modal reference (images, video, audio) and document or web page references, 2-30 seconds at 480p/720p/1080p. | $0.047/ second | Text to video, Image to video | OpenDocs |
| Wan 3.0 Video PrimeFaster Wan 3.0 video generation from text, first and last frames, or multimodal image, video, audio, document and web references. 2–30 seconds at 480p, 720p or 1080p. | $0.074/ second | Text to video, Image to video | OpenDocs |
| Wan 2.7 VideoGenerate, edit, reference, or continue video through one flexible model. | $0.086/ second | Text to video, Image to video | OpenDocs |
Pricing
| Model | Option | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wan 2.7 Image | Standard | $0.029/ generation |
| Wan 3.0 Video | 480p | $0.047/ second |
| Wan 3.0 Video | 720p | $0.094/ second |
| Wan 3.0 Video | 1080p | $0.188/ second |
| Wan 3.0 Video Prime | 480p | $0.074/ second |
| Wan 3.0 Video Prime | 720p | $0.147/ second |
| Wan 3.0 Video Prime | 1080p | $0.294/ second |
| Wan 2.7 Video | 720p | $0.086/ second |
| Wan 2.7 Video | 1080p | $0.129/ second |
Which one to pick
Wan 2.7 Image
Image generation and editing with aspect-ratio, pixel-size and seed control — the seed makes runs reproducible.
Wan 3.0 Video
The cheaper and newer video model, with an explicit frame-versus-reference mode switch and 480p through 1080p.
Wan 3.0 Video Prime
The faster Wan 3.0 video model — the same inputs and 480p through 1080p output, at roughly a third more than standard 3.0.
Wan 2.7 Video
Video work that mixes generation, editing, reference and continuation in one model, at 720p or 1080p.
Strengths
- One family for image and video, so a single vendor relationship covers both.
- Seed control on the image model, which makes a generation reproducible.
- Wan 3.0 exposes the reference mode explicitly rather than inferring it from which fields you sent.
- Video starts at 480p, which keeps draft renders cheap.
Limitations
- The family is small — one image model and three video models, with no cheap bulk tier on the image side.
- Wan 2.7 video starts at 720p, so the cheapest video drafts have to come from 3.0.
- Wan 2.7 and Wan 3.0 video differ in parameters, so they are not interchangeable in code.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Wan API cost?
API Stock bills per use from one prepaid balance, with no subscription. Current prices: Wan 2.7 Image — from $0.029 per generation; Wan 3.0 Video — from $0.047 per second of output; Wan 3.0 Video Prime — from $0.074 per second of output; Wan 2.7 Video — from $0.086 per second of output.
How do I get an API key for Wan?
Create an account and API key on API Stock, then fund your balance. The same key works with Wan and other catalog models.
The vendor's own description of this line: Alibaba Cloud Model Studio — video generation
Guides
- Image generationWhich image model to use for the picture you need, prompts that produce it, batching for variants, and the API run from prompt to file URL.8 min read
- Image editingEditing photos with references instead of prompts — background swaps, product composites, style matching, and the Midjourney action chain from imagine to inpaint.8 min read
- GPT Image 2.5 — Sunburst, Flare, prompts and real examplesChoose a GPT Image model, compare Sunburst and Flare, copy four practical prompts, inspect six real renders, and generate or edit images through API Stock.9 min read