Review · Alibaba (Tongyi Lab)
Wan Review
7.7/10
our rating
Alibaba's open-source video model with native audio, free to run locally under Apache 2.0.
Strengths
- +Open-source under Apache 2.0: free locally with no fees or royalties
- +Native audio (dialogue, lip-sync, ambient sound) in one render
- +Full privacy and control when running locally
- +No generation limits with your own GPU
- +Also available via cloud APIs (fal.ai, DashScope) without your own hardware
Weaknesses
- −Local run requires a powerful GPU (min. 24 GB VRAM) and technical setup
- −Weaker rendering of hands, fingers, and on-image text
- −Audio sync can be imperfect (lips don't always match)
- −Higher barrier to entry for non-technical users than ready-made SaaS
- −Weaker in complex scenes with multiple characters
Pricing
Open-source (local)
Free
- ·Apache 2.0, free of charge
- ·No generation limits
- ·Native audio
Requires GPU with 24 GB+ VRAM
Cloud (pay-as-you-go)
Free
- ·No own GPU needed
- ·fal.ai / DashScope API
- ·1080p, native audio
~$0.75-1.50 per 10s clip (depending on resolution)
Best for
- →Free local video generation for technical users
- →Bulk content without monthly limits
- →Projects requiring full data privacy
- →Experiments and fine-tuning on your own hardware
- →Low-cost rendering via cloud API instead of subscriptions
Verdict
Wan (7.7/10): alibaba's open-source video model with native audio, free to run locally under apache 2.0. Best choice if you need: Free local video generation for technical users, Bulk content without monthly limits. Main competitors: Veo 3.1, Kling 3, Hailuo.
Official website
Try Wan
https://wan.video