Wan vs LTX
Wan vs LTX: which budget AI video model should you use?
Verdict
Pick LTX 2 when cost dominates: from 9 credits (about $0.09) per clip it is the cheapest real generator on ManifoldGen, built for previs and placeholders. Pick Wan when you need broader styles and camera-move control at $0.15 per second (about $0.90 per 5s): it produces more versatile finished-looking footage, still without audio and capped at 720p.
Wan
- ✓Versatile open-model generation across many visual styles
- ✓Reliable camera-move prompting for dynamic shots
- ✓Best price-to-versatility ratio among paid generators
LTX 2 & LTX 2.3
- ✓Cheapest clips on the platform from 9 credits (about $0.09)
- ✓LTX 2.3 adds a dependable 1080p image-to-video lane
- ✓Purpose-built for previs, placeholders, and editorial timing
Specs side by side
| Wan | LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per clip | From 90 credits (~$0.90), $0.15/s | From 9 credits (~$0.09) for LTX 2 |
| Max resolution | 720p | 1080p via LTX 2.3 image-to-video |
| Native audio | No, silent | No, silent |
| Input modes | Text only | Text and image |
| Durations | Varies by request | 5-6s text-to-video, 6s image-to-video |
| Best for | Style exploration and drafts | Ultra-cheap previs and animatics |
| Vendor | Alibaba | Lightricks |
Wan and LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 on real prompts
Genuine ManifoldGen generations from our public gallery — hover any card for its prompt.
Choose Wan if
- Choose Wan if drafts must look closer to final footage
- Choose Wan if you rely on camera-move prompting for motion language
- Choose Wan if your pipeline needs flexible clip lengths
Choose LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 if
- Choose LTX if you burn through hundreds of timing tests monthly
- Choose LTX 2.3 if animating stills to 1080p is the actual job
- Choose LTX if the lowest possible per-clip cost is non-negotiable
Frequently asked questions
+How much does LTX cost versus Wan?
LTX 2 text-to-video starts at 9 credits (about $0.09) per clip, roughly a tenth of Wan at 90 credits (about $0.90) per 5-second clip. LTX 2.3 image-to-video costs more but stays well below premium models.
+Neither model has audio. What should I do about sound?
Both are silent, so plan an audio pass: ManifoldGen audio services include full music tracks at $0.35 flat, SFX estimates around $0.86 per 5 seconds, and TTS voices, all on the same credit balance.
+Is it easy to switch from Wan to LTX later?
Yes. Both share one API key and one prepaid balance on ManifoldGen, so swapping models mid-project is a one-line change with zero migration cost.
More comparisons
Try both on your own prompt
Wan and LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 run on the same balance — switch models mid-project.