Wan
Alibaba’s open-weight video model you can run yourself.
Overview
Wan is Alibaba’s open-weight video generation family. Smaller variants run on consumer GPUs, larger ones need data-center cards, and it integrates with ComfyUI for local text-to-video and image-to-video workflows.
Best for
- Self-hosted video generation
Specs
| Spec | Wan |
|---|---|
| Developer | Alibaba |
| Type | video |
| Where to use it | Open weights (ComfyUI, Diffusers); Alibaba Cloud API |
| Price | Free to run locally (Apache 2.0); API priced per second. |
| Open weights | Yes |
Strengths
- Open weights under Apache 2.0
- Local ComfyUI workflows
Limitations
- Large variants need lots of VRAM
- Slower than hosted models on consumer GPUs
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FAQ
What is Wan?
Wan is Alibaba’s open-weight video generation family. Smaller variants run on consumer GPUs, larger ones need data-center cards, and it integrates with ComfyUI for local text-to-video and image-to-video workflows.
How much does Wan cost?
Free to run locally (Apache 2.0); API priced per second.
Can I use Wan on AiLoft?
Wan isn't hosted on AiLoft. The closest models you can run here are Veo 3.1, Kling 2.5 Turbo and Seedance 2.5 — with pay-as-you-go credits and a side-by-side compare mode.
What is Wan best for?
Self-hosted video generation
Is Wan open source?
Yes — Wan publishes open weights for at least some variants, so you can download and run it locally. Check each variant’s license before commercial use.
What are the best alternatives to Wan?
Popular alternatives include Veo 3.1, Kling 2.5 Turbo, Seedance 2.5 and Sora. See the alternatives page for a full breakdown.
Want Wan-style results without the subscription?
Try the closest models on AiLoft with pay-as-you-go credits and compare them side by side.