Drop-in compatible
Standard REST with an OpenAI-style schema. Point your existing client at wanapi.io — just change the base URL and key.
# point your client at us
base_url = "https://api.wanapi.io/v1"
api_key = "sk-wan-your-key"
Wan 2.2 · Wan 2.1 · pay as you go
Open video generation with the Wan API.
Access Alibaba's Wan video models through one simple REST API. Buy credits, get a key, and render text-to-video and image-to-video — pay only for what you use.
import requests
BASE = "https://api.wanapi.io/v1"
H = {"Authorization": "Bearer sk-wan-your-key"}
task = requests.post(f"{BASE}/video/generations", headers=H, json={
"model": "wan-2-2",
"prompt": "a drone shot over a misty forest at sunrise",
"duration": 5,
}).json()
print("task:", task["id"])Works with the tools you already use
REST API
Python
JavaScript
Webhooks
Async tasks
Why wanapi.io
A thin, reliable layer over the Wan API
Everything you need to run Wan in production — without rebuilding your stack.
Prepaid credits
Top up and spend only on what you use. No subscription, no surprise invoices.
Low-latency proxy
Globally routed edge with minimal overhead, automatic retries, and failover.
Usage & keys
Real-time spend tracking per key and model, scoped keys, instant rotation and limits.
Secure by default
Encrypted in transit, rate-limit smoothing, and a 99.9% uptime target.
Models
The Wan lineup, one API
Pick the right model per request through a single consistent interface.
wan-2-2
wan-2-1
Get started
From sign-up to first call in three steps
01
Buy credits
Create an account and top up. Credits never require a subscription.
02
Generate a key
Create an API key from your dashboard and drop it into your environment.
03
Render video
Submit a generation, poll the task, and download your finished video.
Pricing
Simple, pay-as-you-go credits
Buy a credit pack, spend it on any model. Top up more, get more bonus credit.
Starter
$10
For testing and short clips.
- $10 in usage credit
- Access to all models
- 2 API keys
- Usage dashboard
Most popular
Builder
$100 + $15 bonus
For production workloads.
- $115 in usage credit
- Unlimited API keys
- Spend limits & alerts
- Priority email support
Scale
$1,000 + $200 bonus
For high-volume rendering.
- $1,200 in usage credit
- Highest rate limits
- Dedicated routing
- Invoicing, SSO & SLA
| Model | Resolution | Price / 5s clip |
|---|---|---|
| wan-2-2 | 720p | $0.40 / 5s |
| wan-2-1 | 480p | $0.25 / 5s |
Indicative rates for illustration. See your dashboard for live pricing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. wanapi.io is an independent API proxy and reseller for Wan and is not affiliated with Alibaba Tongyi Wanxiang. For Wan's official site, visit Alibaba Tongyi Wanxiang.
Immediately. After you top up credits and generate a key, you can make your first call in minutes — no waitlist or approval step.
Video generation is asynchronous: you create a task, then poll its status (or use a webhook). When it succeeds, the response includes a downloadable video URL.
Prepaid credits are valid for 12 months from purchase, and you'll get spend alerts before your balance runs low.
Requests are proxied over encrypted connections and we don't sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for full detail.
Yes — on the Scale plan we support invoicing and wire payment. Contact us to set it up.
Start building on Wan today
Top up, get an instant API key, and ship your first Wan-powered feature this afternoon.
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