Video models
Hailuo H3 Max Turbo 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).
- Only Wan 2.6 Flash makes its own sound; the other is silent (add music or a voice in Sound).
- Only Hailuo H3 Max Turbo takes reference pictures or videos, to keep a character or a move.
- Wan 2.6 Flash only animates a picture; it doesn't start from words alone.
- Only Hailuo H3 Max Turbo can end on a picture you choose.
Side by side
| Hailuo H3 Max Turbo | Wan 2.6 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Quality tier | Draft | Draft |
| Price at 480p | 5 Sparks/s ($0.25 for 5 s) | Not offered |
| Price at 720p | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) | 13 Sparks/s ($0.65 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 1 to 15 seconds | 2 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | No | Yes |
| Starts from | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on; References: up to 9 pictures, 3 videos, 3 sound clips (15 s of video in all) | A start picture to animate |
| Shapes | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Which to use
The cheapest way to try an idea: frames, references, up to 1080p. Best at trying ideas cheaply and close-ups.
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.