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Video Model Comparison

LTX 2.3 vs WAN v2.6

4K fast generation with audio at 50 credits vs 15-second 1080p clips at 70 credits.

WAN v2.6 is no longer offered on Melies. LTX 2.3 is available today. The specs below are kept for reference.

LTX 2.3 from Lightricks and WAN v2.6 from Alibaba represent two different approaches to AI video generation. Lightricks' latest model with 4K output, native audio, and a sharper VAE. On the other side, alibaba's latest video model with multi-shot prompts and reference-to-video support.

At 50 credits, LTX 2.3 costs 20 credits less than WAN v2.6 (70 credits). WAN v2.6 is no longer offered on Melies. LTX 2.3 is, along with the other current video models listed on the pricing page.

Updated November 2026

The Bottom Line

WAN v2.6 is no longer offered on Melies, so LTX 2.3 is the one you can use here. At 50 credits, it is a fit for high-resolution video. For other options, compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.

LTX 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: How They Compare

LightricksLTX 2.3
AlibabaWAN v2.6
ProviderLightricksAlibaba
ReleasedMar 2026Mar 2026
Cost
50
70
SpeedFastMedium
Max duration10 seconds15 seconds
Image input
Audio
Resolutions1080p, 1440p, 2160p720p, 1080p

LTX 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: Cost Comparison

LTX 2.3 is 29% cheaper than WAN v2.6. Here's how credits add up at scale.

VolumeLTX 2.3WAN v2.6
5 videos 250 350
10 videos 500 700
25 videos 1,250 1,750

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lightricks

LTX 2.3

Strengths
  • + More affordable (50 vs 70 credits)
  • + Faster generation speed
  • + High-resolution video
  • + Native audio generation
  • + Up to 4K (2160p) output
Weaknesses
  • - Shorter max duration (10s vs 15s)
Alibaba

WAN v2.6

Strengths
  • + Multi-shot storytelling
  • + Longer videos (up to 15s)
  • + Reference-to-video for character consistency
  • + Up to 15-second clips
Weaknesses
  • - More expensive (70 vs 50 credits)
  • - No native audio

LTX 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: Which to Pick?

Video with sound effects or dialogue

LTX 2.3 generates native audio alongside the video — no need to add sound in post-production.

LTX 2.3

Producing multiple clips on a budget

At 50 credits per video, LTX 2.3 lets you generate more clips and pick the best ones.

LTX 2.3

LTX 2.3 vs WAN v2.6: FAQ

Practical answers before you start creating.

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Compare LTX 2.3 with the other video models on Melies in one workspace. Switch models freely, same credits.

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