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Wan AI
Free / $9.50/mo / $19.50/mo4.4/5
Ultra-affordable text-to-video with native Chinese & English multilingual support
Why founders use Wan AI
Text-to-video generation
Image-to-video synthesis
Bilingual prompt support (CN/EN)
1080p HD output
Commercial license
Batch generation
The Good
Lowest paid tier pricing
Native Chinese & English support
No watermarks on all tiers
Commercial licensing included
Transparent credit pricing
Batch generation support
The Bad
Fewer features than competitors
Lower visual polish
Limited customer support
Prompt can require iterations
The Verdict
Wan AI emerged as the indie hacker's budget champion for text-to-video generation. Starting at $9.50/month, the Basic tier includes 1,500 credits—enough for ~20-30 short videos depending on resolution. Critically, Wan supports both Chinese and English prompt inputs, making it invaluable for solopreneurs serving global markets.\n\nThe model generates 1080p HD videos with no watermarks across all tiers, including commercial licensing. Indie hackers building content automation pipelines appreciate Wan's transparent credit system: a 5-second 720p video costs ~100 credits, enabling predictable budgeting for batch generation workflows.