Wan 3 vs FLUX 3: Price, Draft Mode, Audio, and Duration
Direct answer: Choose Wan 3 for economical silent output, lower normal-resolution pricing, or a single clip up to 30 seconds. Choose FLUX 3 when a 720p draft pass or optional generated audio is more useful and a 20-second maximum is enough. Neither is declared the visual-quality winner.
Fact-checked September 14, 2026. No controlled quality test was performed. This comparison applies a transparent capability rubric: customer cost, maximum duration, resolution, generated audio, draft mode, starting image, and workflow fit.
Wan 3 vs FLUX 3 at a glance
| Capability | Wan 3 | FLUX 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Customer cost | $0.05/second at 720p; $0.10/second at 1080p | $0.06/second in 720p draft; $0.17 normal 720p; $0.29 at 1080p |
| Maximum duration | 30 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Resolution | 720p or 1080p | 720p or 1080p |
| Generated audio | No generated-audio claim in magicdoor.ai | Optional, with no current customer-price difference |
| Draft mode | No separate draft setting | Optional at 720p only |
| Starting image | One optional uploaded or saved image | One optional uploaded or saved image |
| Workflow fit | Lower-cost normal output and longer silent clips | Draft exploration and audio-capable output |
Both models accept a text prompt, offer 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1, and can start from one optional uploaded or saved image. A starting image guides the opening visual but cannot guarantee that every detail remains unchanged.
Read the Wan 3 guide or FLUX 3 guide for single-model details. Use the pricing hub for the complete cross-model cost comparison.
Exact five-second quotes
| Model and setting | Rate per output second | Five-second quote |
|---|---|---|
| Wan 3, 720p | $0.05 | $0.25 |
| Wan 3, 1080p | $0.10 | $0.50 |
| FLUX 3, 720p draft | $0.06 | $0.30 |
| FLUX 3, normal 720p | $0.17 | $0.85 |
| FLUX 3, 1080p | $0.29 | $1.45 |
FLUX 3 currently costs the same with generated audio on or off. Every submitted generation is a separate charged run. Aspect ratio and a starting image do not change the current quote formula.
Choose by the job
Economical long silent output: Wan 3
Wan 3 fits when the final clip can be silent, may run longer than 20 seconds, or should keep normal 720p and 1080p costs lower.
Use the text-to-video guide to keep the shot concrete:
A cyclist follows a quiet coastal road at sunrise, wide side view, slow parallel camera tracking, soft sea mist, one continuous restrained shot.
Draft and audio flexibility: FLUX 3
FLUX 3 fits when a five-second 720p draft can test direction for $0.30, or when generated audio should remain available without changing the current quote.
A bicycle rolls past the camera on a coastal road, low tracking angle, gentle wind and distant waves, soft sunrise haze, one continuous shot.
For either model, use the image-to-video guide when the opening composition already exists. Prompt for the intended motion instead of repeating every visible detail.
Limitations and troubleshooting
| If the brief or result has this issue | Next decision |
|---|---|
| The clip needs more than 20 seconds | Use Wan 3 if generated audio is not required |
| The first motion idea needs a low-cost draft | Use FLUX 3 at five seconds in 720p draft |
| Generated sound is essential | Use FLUX 3 and keep the sound request simple |
| Motion feels chaotic | Reduce the prompt to one action and one camera move |
| Starting-image details drift | Lower motion intensity and simplify the source |
| You need another pairwise choice | Compare Wan 3 vs Kling 3 or Kling 3 vs FLUX 3 |
Draft is a pricing and settings choice, not evidence of output quality or production readiness.
Access and billing before you continue
Video generation requires an active or trialing subscription. The base subscription is $6/month and includes $1 in credit; usage comes from included credit or account balance. The full quote appears before generation, up to three jobs can reserve funds concurrently, and completed videos remain in your private library until deletion.
Anonymous visitors are asked to sign in when they open the creator. Confirm that draft is paired with 720p, then review the model, duration, ratio, starting image, audio choice, and quote.
FAQ
Is Wan 3 or FLUX 3 cheaper on magicdoor.ai?
Wan 3 is cheaper at normal 720p and 1080p. FLUX 3 also has a 720p draft mode at $0.30 for five seconds, compared with $0.25 for five seconds of Wan 3 at 720p.
Should I choose Wan 3 or FLUX 3 for generated audio?
Choose FLUX 3 when generated audio is required. It supports optional generated audio without changing the current customer price. magicdoor.ai does not make a generated-audio claim for Wan 3.
Which supports longer clips, Wan 3 or FLUX 3?
Wan 3 supports up to 30 seconds on magicdoor.ai, while FLUX 3 supports up to 20 seconds. Both use 5-second duration increments.
Sources
Accessed September 14, 2026.
- magicdoor.ai pricing for subscription and included-credit context.
- The current magicdoor.ai video model registry and quote function for exposed controls, duration limits, draft and audio behavior, and customer prices.
- Wan 3 and FLUX 3 official model pages for provider capability context only. Current Magicdoor code governs customer controls and prices.
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