Video models
Wan 2.6 Flash vs Wan 2.7
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).
- Both make their own sound.
- Only Wan 2.7 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 Wan 2.7 can end on a picture you choose.
- Wan 2.6 Flash is Draft quality and Wan 2.7 is Standard.
- Wan 2.6 Flash works on the Free plan; Wan 2.7 needs a paid plan.
Side by side
| Wan 2.6 Flash | Wan 2.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Quality tier | Draft | Standard |
| Price at 720p | 8 Sparks/s ($0.40 for 5 s) | 20 Sparks/s ($1.00 for 5 s) |
| Price at 1080p | 13 Sparks/s ($0.65 for 5 s) | 32 Sparks/s ($1.60 for 5 s) |
| Clip length | 2 to 15 seconds | 2 to 15 seconds |
| Makes sound | Yes | Yes |
| Starts from | A start picture to animate | A written prompt; A start picture, and an end picture to land on; References: up to 5 pictures, 3 videos |
| Shapes | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 |
| Free plan | Yes | Paid plans |
Which to use
Animates a still image fast and cheap, with sound. Best at trying ideas cheaply and stylized looks.
Stylized looks; references for characters and objects. Best at stylized looks and people talking.
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.