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Wan 3 vs Wan 3 Prime

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How to choose

Compare Wan 3 and Wan 3 Prime by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.

Quick verdict

Choose WAN 3 for the best value. Choose Prime when faster end-to-end generation and higher final polish justify the premium.

Wan 3

8.1/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Multi-shot continuity, Creative control

Wan 3 Prime

8.5/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Visual quality, Multi-shot continuity

Compare what matters

These are MaxVideoAI editorial assessments, not same-prompt test results. The dates below record score updates. MaxVideoAI sells access to the models it covers.

Score records last updated: Wan 3 · Wan 3 Prime

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Wan 3Wan 3 Prime
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Wan 38.2/10
Wan 3 Prime8.6/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Wan 38.2/10
Wan 3 Prime8.8/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Wan 38.2/10
Wan 3 Prime8.4/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Wan 37.9/10
Wan 3 Prime8.4/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Wan 36.8/10
Wan 3 Prime7.0/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Wan 38.3/10
Wan 3 Prime8.5/10
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Criterion · 0–10Wan 3Wan 3 Prime
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Wan 37.9/10
Wan 3 Prime8.5/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Wan 35.8/10
Wan 3 Prime6.0/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Wan 38.5/10
Wan 3 Prime8.8/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Wan 37.8/10
Wan 3 Prime8.4/10

What will your video cost?

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Wan 3

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Wan 3 Prime

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Formats, inputs and controls

Check duration, resolution, supported inputs and controls. Open each model’s guide for its full feature set.

New clip · maximum

Wan 3
30s
Wan 3 Prime
30s

Max resolution

Wan 3
1080p
Wan 3 Prime
1080p

Audio output

Wan 3
Supported
Wan 3 Prime
Supported
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Wan 3 / Wan 3 Prime — Key spec
Key specWan 3Wan 3 Prime
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)Current price unavailableCurrent price unavailable
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (video editing and extension)Supported (video editing and extension)
First/Last frameSupported (start image + optional end image)Supported (start image + optional end image)
Reference image / style referenceUp to 10 reference imagesUp to 10 reference images
Reference videoUp to 5 clips, 15s totalUp to 5 clips, 15s total
Max resolution1080p1080p
New clip · maximum30s30s
Aspect ratiosadaptive / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16adaptive / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16
FPS options3030
Output formatMP4MP4
Audio outputSupportedSupported
Native audio generationSupportedSupported
Lip syncPrompt-directed native dialoguePrompt-directed native dialogue
Camera / motion controlsPrompt-based; native multi-shot storyboard supportPrompt-based; native multi-shot storyboard support
WatermarkNo visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider provenance markers may applyNo visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider provenance markers may apply

Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.

Capabilities available in MaxVideoAI. Provider sources below; their verification dates are not recorded here.

Wan 3: docs.modelstudio.console.alibabacloud.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2)

Wan 3 Prime: docs.modelstudio.console.alibabacloud.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2)

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FAQ

Quick answers about Wan 3 vs Wan 3 Prime on MaxVideoAI (pricing, modes, specs, and why results differ).

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Which is better: Wan 3 or Wan 3 Prime?

Choose WAN 3 for the best value. Choose Prime when faster end-to-end generation and higher final polish justify the premium.

Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
  • Wan 3 — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • Wan 3 Prime — Current quote unavailable; check settings before generating..
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Wan 3 and Wan 3 Prime?
  • For your project, compare reference limits, controls and the quote for the same settings.
  • Max resolution: Wan 3 and Wan 3 Prime both offer 1080p.
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
  • Wan 3 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (video editing and extension).
  • Wan 3 Prime — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (video editing and extension).
Can I use start and end frames or references?
  • Wan 3 — First/Last frame: Supported (start image + optional end image); Reference image / style reference: Up to 10 reference images; Reference video: Up to 5 clips, 15s total.
  • Wan 3 Prime — First/Last frame: Supported (start image + optional end image); Reference image / style reference: Up to 10 reference images; Reference video: Up to 5 clips, 15s total.
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
  • Wan 3 — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 30s. . Aspect ratios: adaptive / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
  • Wan 3 Prime — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 30s. . Aspect ratios: adaptive / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
  • Wan 3 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Prompt-directed native dialogue.
  • Wan 3 Prime — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Prompt-directed native dialogue.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Wan 3 — Watermark: No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider provenance markers may apply.
  • Wan 3 Prime — Watermark: No visible MaxVideoAI watermark; provider provenance markers may apply.
Why can results differ between these models?

Models interpret instructions, visual references, and generation constraints differently.

Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?

Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/wan-3 and /models/wan-3-prime. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Wan 3 and Wan 3 Prime?

Wan 3 and Wan 3 Prime are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.