Wan 3.0 vs Seedance 2.0: Image-to-Video Guide (2026)

Update (Oct 1, 2026): WAN 2.7 is retired on Viralance and Wan 3.0 replaced it. Wan 3.0 adds native audio, 480p and 1080p tiers and 15-second clips. Earlier versions of this guide compared WAN 2.5, WAN 2.6 Flash and WAN 2.7; Wan 3.0 is now the only WAN version Viralance offers. The settings and prices below describe the current editor, so an older WAN tutorial should not be used to estimate your next job.

Try Wan 3.0 — 5 seconds, image-to-video

The editor opens with these settings selected. Upload a permitted photo, describe the motion and review the cost before generating.

Current settings and costs

These are Viralance credit costs, checked October 1, 2026. They are not provider API dollar prices, performance benchmarks or promises about generation speed.

Seedance 2.0 also costs 10 credits for 5 seconds at 480p, or 28 at 1080p. Wan 3.0 costs 4 credits for 5 seconds at 480p, or 13 at 1080p. Choosing a higher resolution changes the comparison considerably. All three models in this table support both text-to-video and image-to-video in Viralance.

The earlier article described WAN as the cheapest option across the entire site. That is no longer accurate: Veo 3.1 Lite photo animation at 4 seconds and 720p costs 3 credits. It is a different duration and model, so compare it as a lower-budget starting option, rather than an identical job.

Choose a model for the work you need

Start with Wan 3.0 when you want a short 720p photo animation with sound at a lower credit cost than the other two models in this table. A five-second request is useful for testing a simple camera move or product reveal. It still needs inspection for changing edges, invented details and motion you did not request. There is no measured speed ranking in this guide.

Consider Seedance 2.0 when you want its speech workflow or a 21:9 shape. It generates native audio with the picture, as Wan 3.0 does, and its aspect ratios include 21:9 as well as 1:1 and 4:3. Listen to the result and check speech timing before publishing. To sync a finished clip to your own recording, the separate Lip Sync tool in Edit costs 1 credit per second (minimum 10). Like Wan 3.0, it also offers 1080p, so Kling is not the only 1080p model in this comparison.

Consider Kling 3.0 Standard when you want its 1080p workflow and native audio at the displayed cost. A 5-second attempt costs 8 credits. Resolution describes the output dimensions; it does not prove that motion, faces or product details are better than another model's result.

Provider references explain the underlying inputs: Wan 3.0 image-to-video, Seedance 2.0 Fast image-to-video, and Kling 3.0 Standard image-to-video. The options available in Viralance are the ones listed in its editor.

Compare two models without changing everything

Start with a photograph you have permission to use. A clear subject, readable silhouette and uncluttered background make it easier to judge whether the generated motion helped. If exact packaging matters, check it frame by frame: an input photograph does not make generated lettering reliable.

For a first comparison, use the same image and this illustrative motion brief:

Keep the product upright on the table. The camera moves slowly from left to right in one continuous shot. Maintain the original lighting and background. No new objects, no additional lettering, no scene change.

Generate one five-second Wan result and one five-second Seedance result at 720p. At the current prices, those two attempts total 19 credits. Review them before spending more:

• Does the product retain its shape at the start, middle and end?
• Does the camera follow the requested direction?
• Do labels, hands or background objects change unexpectedly?
• Is the output useful at the size and crop where you intend to publish it?
• If audio was requested, does it help the clip and match the action?

Keep notes about usable outputs and rejected attempts. One attractive sample cannot establish that a model will always be better for your product. If neither result works, simplify the brief or improve the input before extending the duration.

Open Seedance 2.0 — 5 seconds, 720p or open Kling 3.0 Standard — 5 seconds.

What fits in a first credit purchase?

The Mini pack provides 30 base credits for $9, without a subscription. For example, one five-second Wan test at 7 credits plus one five-second Seedance test at 12 credits uses 19, leaving 11 base credits. Account-specific bonuses are excluded from this example, and each further generation costs credits.

Eligible new accounts receive 4 trial credits after email verification. That can cover one 4-credit Wan attempt at 480p, provided the full balance is still available. It cannot cover a 7-credit Wan attempt at 720p, an 8-credit Kling attempt or a 12-credit Seedance attempt. The free image-to-video guide explains a cheaper first experiment, while pricing shows paid packs for the model you actually want.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still follow a WAN 2.6 Flash or WAN 2.7 tutorial? The input-preparation advice may help, but the previous models' costs and settings do not describe Viralance's current Wan 3.0 option. Select the model and check its displayed duration, resolution and total.

Which is the best image-to-video model? There is no measured universal winner here. Choose two candidates that meet your requirements, compare the same brief, and include unsuccessful attempts in your cost assessment.

Can I use a prompt without uploading an image? Yes. The current Wan 3.0, Seedance 2.0 and Kling 3.0 Standard options also support text-to-video. Select that mode when you want to invent a scene instead of animate an existing photograph.

What if I need a continuous 30-second shot? These three current options stop at 15 seconds. Read the Seedance 2.5 guide for its 30-second option and higher total cost. Generating a longer shot is a separate attempt, not an automatic extension of a short result.

Can I use the output for a client? Check the applicable terms and your rights to the source image, people, logos and any audio. Review the final result for accuracy before using it in a client deliverable or advertisement.