Runway
by RunwayAI video suite for creatives: generation, effects and editing.
GDPR · US (DPF)
Wan
Alibaba's creative platform (open Wan models): video and images from text or images, plus editing.
In short
Wan is an artificial intelligence tool in the Video category, published by Alibaba (China). Wan offers a free plan and paid plans. Main features: video generation, image generation, photo editing.
- Publisher
- Alibaba
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Category
- Video
- Country of origin
- China
- Official website
- wan.video
- GDPR
- GDPR · Outside EU
Features
Detailed profile
Features and professional uses
Video & avatars
Creates, edits or animates videos and virtual presenters.
Example Produce a product presentation video.
Creative workMarketing & sales
Images
Generates, edits or cuts out visuals from a description.
Example Create the visuals of a social media campaign.
Creative workMarketing & sales
Professional tasks covered
Creative work
Marketing & sales
Features inferred from the functions listed for this tool. The detailed profile (models, modes, effort) is added during the monthly updates.
Wan offers a free plan and paid plans.
GDPR
GDPR · Outside EU
Wan's publisher is based outside the EU (China), in a country without an adequacy decision: using personal data requires contractual safeguards (standard clauses, DPA) and a transfer assessment. Avoid entering personal or confidential data without your DPO's approval.
Based on the publisher's country and the European Commission's adequacy decisions: this is not a compliance certification.
History and key dates
- — Release of Wan2.1 (open source).
Updated on November 1, 2026
Alternatives to Wan
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Kling
by KuaishouHigh-quality AI video with realistic motion.
GDPR · Outside EU
Luma Dream Machine
by Luma AICinematic video and images from text or images.
GDPR · US (DPF)
Higgsfield
by Higgsfield AICinematic camera moves and ready-made video effects.
GDPR · US (DPF)
Vidu
by ShengShuText- and image-to-video generation with consistent characters across shots.
GDPR · Outside EU
Veo
by Google DeepMindGoogle's video model with native audio, via Gemini and Flow.
GDPR · US (DPF)
Frequently asked questions
Which professional tasks is Wan good for?
Wan is mostly used for: creative work, marketing & sales.
What is Wan?
Wan (Alibaba) : Alibaba's creative platform (open Wan models): video and images from text or images, plus editing.
Is Wan free?
Wan offers a free plan and paid plans.
Is Wan GDPR compliant?
Wan's publisher is based outside the EU (China), in a country without an adequacy decision: using personal data requires contractual safeguards (standard clauses, DPA) and a transfer assessment. Avoid entering personal or confidential data without your DPO's approval. Based on the publisher's country and the European Commission's adequacy decisions: this is not a compliance certification.
What are the alternatives to Wan?
Runway, Kling, Luma Dream Machine, Higgsfield, Vidu, Veo.