Alibaba's 15-second reference clips at 100 credits vs Luma's video editing and 21:9 output at 150 credits.
WAN v2.7 from Alibaba and Luma Ray 3.2 from Luma represent two different approaches to AI video generation. Alibaba's latest video model with 1080p output, reference-to-video, and up to 15-second clips. On the other side, luma's cinematic video model with text, image, and video-to-video workflows at up to 1080p resolution.
At 100 credits, WAN v2.7 costs 50 credits less than Luma Ray 3.2 (150 credits). The question is whether the extra cost of Luma Ray 3.2 translates into meaningfully better results for your use case. For multi-shot storytelling, reference-based generation, longer 1080p clips, WAN v2.7 is hard to beat at its price point. But if you need cinematic video, video restyling, and ultrawide output, Luma Ray 3.2 may justify the premium.
Updated August 2026
WAN v2.7 (100 credits) offers better value for everyday use, especially for multi-shot storytelling. Luma Ray 3.2 (150 credits) is worth the premium when you need cinematic video. Both are available on Melies — try each with a test prompt to see which fits your style.
| Provider | Alibaba | Luma |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Jun 2026 |
| Cost | 100 | 150 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Max duration | 15 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 720p, 1080p | 540p, 720p, 1080p |
WAN v2.7 is 33% cheaper than Luma Ray 3.2. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | WAN v2.7 | Luma Ray 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 500 | 750 |
| 10 videos | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| 25 videos | 2,500 | 3,750 |
WAN v2.7 supports up to 15 second clips, giving you more room for complete scenes.
At 100 credits per video, WAN v2.7 lets you generate more clips and pick the best ones.
Luma Ray 3.2 is the premium option when every frame counts — final cuts, presentations, or social media covers.
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