Video models
Hailuo H3 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, Wan 2.6 Flash costs less: 8 Sparks a second against 20 (5 seconds: about $0.40 against $1.00).
- 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 H3 up to 720p.
- Only Hailuo H3 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 can end on a picture you choose.
- Hailuo H3 is Standard quality and Wan 2.6 Flash is Draft.
- Wan 2.6 Flash works on the Free plan; Hailuo H3 needs a paid plan.
Side by side
| Hailuo H3 | Wan 2.6 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MiniMax | Alibaba |
| Quality tier | Standard | Draft |
| Price at 480p | 12 Sparks/s ($0.60 for 5 s) | Not offered |
| Price at 720p | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 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 | 5 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 | Paid plans | Yes |
Which to use
Expressive faces and close-ups; frames and references. Best at close-ups and realistic footage.
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.