WAN v2.6 vs Grok Imagine Video
15-second clips with reference images vs fast generation with audio. Budget vs premium quality.
WAN v2.6 and Grok Imagine Video are no longer offered on Melies. The specs below are kept for reference. See the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
WAN v2.6 from Alibaba and Grok Imagine Video from xAI represent two different approaches to AI video generation. Alibaba's latest video model with multi-shot prompts and reference-to-video support. On the other side, xAI's #1 ranked video model with native audio, fast generation, and cinematic quality.
At 70 credits, WAN v2.6 costs 10 credits less than Grok Imagine Video (80 credits). Neither WAN v2.6 nor Grok Imagine Video is offered on Melies anymore. The pricing page lists the current video models and their credit costs.
Updated November 2026
Neither WAN v2.6 nor Grok Imagine Video is offered on Melies anymore. Compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
WAN v2.6 vs Grok Imagine Video: How They Compare
 WAN v2.6 |  Grok Imagine Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | xAI |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 |
| Cost | 70 | 80 |
| Speed | Medium | Fast |
| Max duration | 15 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 720p, 1080p | 480p, 720p |
WAN v2.6 vs Grok Imagine Video: Cost Comparison
WAN v2.6 is 13% cheaper than Grok Imagine Video. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | WAN v2.6 | Grok Imagine Video |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 350 | 400 |
| 10 videos | 700 | 800 |
| 25 videos | 1,750 | 2,000 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
WAN v2.6
- + More affordable (70 vs 80 credits)
- + Multi-shot storytelling
- + Longer videos (up to 15s)
- + Reference-to-video for character consistency
- - No native audio
Grok Imagine Video
- + Faster generation speed
- + Fast cinematic video with sound
- + Native audio generation
- + #1 on multiple video leaderboards
- - More expensive (80 vs 70 credits)
- - Shorter max duration (10s vs 15s)
WAN v2.6 vs Grok Imagine Video: FAQ
Practical answers before you start creating.
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