Decision snapshot
| Decision factor | Wan 3.0 | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-video Elo (Artificial Analysis, Aug 2026) | 1,240 | 1,221 |
| Image-to-video Elo | Not yet ranked | 1,191 (leads the board) |
| Native 4K output | No | Yes |
| Document input (PDF, PPT) | Yes | No |
| Native audio in single pass | Yes | No — separate TTS step |
| Single-pass duration ceiling | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Per-second cost at 720p | $0.10/s | $0.1512/s |
| Open weights | No | No |
Where each model wins
- Text-to-video prompts that need document or webpage URL context — only Wan 3.0 reads them.
- Image-to-video and native 4K output — only Seedance 2.0.
- 30-second single-pass generations — only Wan 3.0 (and Seedance 2.5).
- Cheaper per-minute cost on shorter clips — Seedance 2.0.
Cost on the same workload
A 30-second 720p clip costs $3.00 on Wan 3.0 versus $4.54 on Seedance 2.0 — Wan 3.0 is about 34 percent less. Seedance 2.0's Fast tier undercuts Wan 3.0 only when you stay under 5 seconds.
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| Workload | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Text-to-video with document input | Wan 3.0 — only it accepts PDF, slides, webpage URLs. |
| 30-second narrative clip | Wan 3.0 — double Seedance 2.0's 15-second ceiling. |
| Native 4K image-to-video | Seedance 2.0 — only it ships 4K in the top tier. |
| Cheap 5-second social teasers | Seedance 2.0 — undercuts on Fast tier. |
| Audio-in-pass narration | Wan 3.0 — Seedance 2.0 needs a separate TTS step. |
Benchmark rules
- Compare only the same Artificial Analysis harness version.
- Label vendor-reported results separately from independent measurements.
- Record clip duration, resolution, and audio settings alongside any score.
- Do not infer production reliability from a single benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try Wan 3.0 before integrating it?
Use the OneInfer Wan 3.0 launcher to open a prepared prompt in the public playground. Availability is checked against the current model catalog.
How should I treat benchmark claims?
Check the provenance label and harness version. Vendor-reported and independently verified results are deliberately shown as different evidence classes.
Put Wan 3.0 to work
Fund a controlled evaluation, send a reference frame or document, and measure quality and cost on your own workload.