Video models
Hailuo 02 vs Wan 2.6 Flash
Both run in Pixie Studio, so you can try each with the same prompt. Here's how they differ, from Pixie's own price list.
The short answer
- At 720p they cost the same: 8 Sparks a second (about $0.40 for 5 seconds).
- Wan 2.6 Flash makes longer clips: up to 15 seconds, against 10 for Hailuo 02.
- Only Wan 2.6 Flash makes its own sound; the other is silent (add music or a voice in Sound).
- Wan 2.6 Flash goes up to 1080p; Hailuo 02 up to 720p.
- Wan 2.6 Flash only animates a picture; it doesn't start from words alone.
- Only Hailuo 02 can end on a picture you choose.
Side by side
| Hailuo 02 | Wan 2.6 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Quality tier | Draft | Draft |
| Price at 720p | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | Not offered | 13 Sparks/s ($0.65 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 6 or 10 seconds | 2 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | Yes |
| Starts from | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on | A start picture to animate |
| Shapes | 16:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Which to use
Budget clips with snappy action, 6 or 10 seconds. Best at trying ideas cheaply and action scenes.
Animates a still image fast and cheap, with sound. Best at trying ideas cheaply and stylized looks.
Not sure? Leave Create on Auto: Pixie picks a model for each shot from what it needs (sound, references, length) and its budget.
Join the waitlist to try it
Run the same prompt on each and keep the one you like. The price shows first.