Choose Wan 3.0 Prime when turnaround shapes how you work: fast drafts, frequent prompt changes, batch exploration. Choose Wan 3.0 Video when you need reference-video input or the lowest cost per second.
Wan 3.0 Prime is live on HiAPI. Open the model page and generate; new accounts get 200 free credits. Both routes belong to the Wan 3.0 family and share the same prompt, first/last-frame, reference image and audio grammar, so switching is a one-field change.
Two routes at a glance
| Wan 3.0 Prime | Wan 3.0 Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Accelerated, built for faster turnaround | Standard |
| Price per second, 480P / 720P / 1080P | $0.0875 / $0.18 / $0.36 | $0.04 / $0.08 / $0.16 |
| One 2-second 480P clip | $0.175 | $0.08 |
| 2-second 480P clips per $10 | about 57 | about 125 |
| Reference video input | Not supported | Yes, up to 5 clips, 15 seconds total |
| Resolution, aspect ratio, length | 480P–1080P, 6 ratios, 2–30 s | Same |
| Audio | On by default, no extra charge | Same |
| Model ID | wan3.0-video-prime | wan3.0-video |
At 2 seconds and 480P, Prime costs $0.175 per clip against $0.08 on the standard route. At 720P and 1080P the per-second rate is 2.25x.
The same prompt on both routes
Both clips are 480P, 2 seconds, 16:9, with audio on. The prompts are ready to copy.
Product shot: iced matcha latte
A glass of iced matcha latte on a sunlit café table; a slow push-in as condensation drips down the glass and a wooden spoon stirs, soft bokeh, warm morning light, gentle café ambience.
| Wan 3.0 Prime | Wan 3.0 Video |
|---|---|
Same prompt, same frame, same resolution, same settings, one generation each.
Both clips complete the spoon entry and the push-in within 2 seconds. In the Prime clip, the spoon drops in from the top and settles in the glass; by the last frame the matcha and milk have largely blended into an even green, the ice has turned with the stir, and the background shows a street-side window with warm bokeh. In the Wan 3.0 Video clip, the spoon enters around the midpoint, the last frame still shows white milk streaks against the green, and the background is the café interior with seats and a window. Prime ends tighter on the glass; the standard clip keeps more of the table and seating in frame.
Object motion: a paper crane takes off
A paper origami crane unfolds its wings on a sunlit wooden desk and lifts into the air, soft morning light, gentle camera push-in, subtle rustling paper sound.
| Wan 3.0 Prime | Wan 3.0 Video |
|---|---|
Same prompt, same frame, same resolution, same settings, one generation each.
Both clips finish the wing spread and the lift-off. The Prime crane is warm cream; its wings are already part-open to the sides at the first frame, and the last frame is a tighter shot with both wings fully extended and a dark lamp behind on the right. The Wan 3.0 Video crane is white; its wings start low at the sides, rise into a V around the midpoint, then extend fully, and the last frame keeps the airborne crane above a desk marked by window shadows.
Which route fits your work?
- You revise a prompt a dozen times a day and want to see motion and framing sooner → Wan 3.0 Prime
- You need to copy action, camera movement or rhythm from a reference video → Wan 3.0 Video, since Prime does not accept reference video
- You ship at volume on a fixed budget → Wan 3.0 Video, at $0.04 per second at 480P
- You render long 1080P clips → Wan 3.0 Video, where the per-second gap is widest
- You work with first/last frames, reference images, reference audio, a document or a webpage → both routes support them; pick by turnaround and budget
- You want a same-prompt A/B → send both requests with only
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What does 1,000 clips cost?
| 1,000 finished clips | Wan 3.0 Prime | Wan 3.0 Video |
|---|---|---|
| 2 seconds, 480P | $175 | $80 |
| 5 seconds, 480P | $437.50 | $200 |
| 5 seconds, 1080P | $1,800 | $800 |
Start with 2-second 480P drafts: $0.175 per clip on Prime, $0.08 on the standard route, so $10 buys about 57 or 125 clips. Move the final prompt up to 720P or 1080P without rewriting it.
How much changes when you switch?
Not much. Both routes use the same async endpoint, POST https://api.hiapi.ai/v1/tasks, with the same API key and the same taskId response; collect results by polling or through callback.url. Change model from wan3.0-video-prime to wan3.0-video and keep prompt, resolution, aspect_ratio, duration and audio as they are.
The one field to handle is reference_video_urls. The standard route accepts it; Prime does not. If your request carries reference video, keep it on Wan 3.0 Video. Everything else can move back and forth.
FAQ
How big is the price gap? At 480P, Prime is $0.0875 per second versus $0.04, about 2.19x. At 720P and 1080P it is 2.25x. One 2-second 480P clip costs $0.175 versus $0.08.
Is the output quality the same? The two routes share the same parameters and output specifications. Prime is positioned for faster turnaround. Results depend mainly on your prompt, reference media and length, so run the same prompt on each before committing.
Can Prime take reference video? No. Reference video is available on Wan 3.0 Video only: up to 5 clips, 15 seconds combined, and reference video length plus output length must stay within 30 seconds.
Can I switch by changing only the model ID?
Yes. Same endpoint, same key, same other fields. Requests with reference_video_urls stay on the standard route.
Does audio cost extra?
No. audio is on by default on both routes, and billing follows output seconds and resolution only. Failed tasks are refunded.
Want to see a result first? Hit "Generate with this prompt" above to prefill the prompt, or open the model page and write your own. New accounts get 200 free credits.
