Alternatives · AI Images & Video
Wan alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Wan alternative for most people is Runway (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of AI image and video generators. The best free one is PixVerse (2.6 GPA).
Wan compared with 6 alternatives: Kling AI, Vidu, Hailuo AI, Runway, PixVerse and 1 more.
Wan has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month for 300 credits, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WanThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kling AI | Free plan · from $8.80/mo | Yes | Web |
| Vidu | Free plan · from $8.25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Hailuo AI | Free trial · from $8.40/mo | Trial only | Web, Android |
| Runway | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| PixVerse | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Hunyuan | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Wan starts at $5 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Vidu, Runway and PixVerse score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Wan
Kling AI
AI video and image generator with monthly credit plans
- Kling AI starts at $8.80 per month for 660 credits, billed monthly.
Suits: Creators who want to buy a modest, fixed amount of video each month
Vidu
AI video generator with reference-to-video and image-to-video
- Vidu starts at $8.25 per month for 800 credits, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Vidu also covers templates.
Suits: Creators who need consistent characters across several video clips
Hailuo AI
MiniMax's video and image generator, running its H3 model
- Hailuo AI starts at $8.40 per month, billed yearly ($10.50 billed monthly).
- Hailuo AI has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Wan.
- Hailuo AI also lists an Android app.
- Hailuo AI also covers templates.
Suits: Short social clips with sound from a prompt or a photo
Runway
AI video, image and audio studio with its own Gen-4.5 model
- Runway starts at $12 per month for 625 credits, billed annually ($15 billed monthly).
- Runway has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Wan.
- Runway also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Runway also covers video editing and AI agents.
Suits: Video makers who want to edit real footage by describing the change
PixVerse
AI video app built on PixVerse V6, with templates and an agent
- PixVerse starts at $8 per month for 1,200 credits, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- PixVerse also lists iOS and Android apps.
- PixVerse also covers templates, video editing and AI agents.
Suits: Social videos made from your own photos with trending templates
Hunyuan
Tencent's model family, with an image model in preview
- Hunyuan has no free plan, unlike Wan.
- Hunyuan also covers transcription and chat assistant.
- Hunyuan does not cover video generation, which Wan does.
Suits: Developers who want to follow Tencent's model releases
Limits worth knowing in Wan
- The listed prices carry a '50% off' label for yearly billing; monthly-billed prices are double.
- The first month or year is non-refundable after activation, per the page.
- The membership covers create.wan.video only; the API and other products are bought separately.
- The pages read do not name the company behind Wan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wan?
The alternatives to Wan in this directory are Kling AI, Vidu, Hailuo AI, Runway, PixVerse and Hunyuan. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wan.
Is there a free alternative to Wan?
Yes. Kling AI, Vidu and PixVerse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Wan alternatives work on Android?
The Wan listing does not include an Android app. Hailuo AI, Runway and PixVerse list one.
Which Wan alternatives work on iOS?
The Wan listing does not include an iOS app. Runway and PixVerse list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.