Google Flow vs Wan 3.0
7 facts side by side from each company’s published specs and prices, plus our same-brief bench where both have run it. By GoCrazyAI Lab, method here.
Google Flow
by Google · Veo 3.1 · Gemini Omni Flash
Wan 3.0
by Alibaba · Wan 3.0
The short answer
Google Flow wins 2 of the 3 rounds a number or a yes/no can decide, Wan 3.0 takes 1. In the Best AI video generators guide Google Flow is #3 (Best for cinematic polish) and Wan 3.0 is #2 (Best for long takes).
Google Flow wins
2 / 3
Flow pairs Veo 3.1 for 4K takes and long extensions with Gemini Omni Flash, which leads the image-to-video board without audio. Daily no-cost credits and a $4.99 entry plan make it an easy place to start, though there is no public API.
Wan 3.0 wins
1 / 3
Wan 3.0 is first on the Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard, with and without audio, and generates up to 30 seconds with sound in a single pass, twice the length of most rivals. It is the pick when a scene has to play out without cuts, and it runs in our studio as Wan 3.0 Prime.
Round by round
Bold marks the winner of a row; rows without a number or yes/no have no winner. As published, checked October 26, 2026.
| Spec | Google Flow | Wan 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus, 200 Flow credits) | $10/mo (Wan Pro) |
| Longest take | 8 s | 30 s |
| Top resolution | 4K (8-second takes) | 1080p |
| Native audio | Yes | Yes |
| No-cost plan | Yes: 50 Flow credits a day | Yes: daily check-in credits |
| Vertical 9:16 | Yes | Not published |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
By the numbers
- Google Flow8s
- Wan 3.030s
- Google Flow$4.99
- Wan 3.0$10
See them work
Google Flow: what we like
- Gemini Omni Flash leads the Artificial Analysis image-to-video board without audio and sits near the top for text to video.
- A $4.99 entry plan, plus daily no-cost credits to try it.
- Veo 3.1 clips can be extended 7 seconds at a time, up to 148 seconds in total.
Watch out for
- Each Veo 3.1 generation is 8 seconds at most; longer scenes are built from extensions.
- Google splits video across products: Gemini Omni in the Gemini app, Veo 3.1 and Omni in Flow.
Wan 3.0: what we like
- A native 30-second single take, the longest one-pass clip on this list.
- First on the Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard, with and without audio, as of October 20, 2026.
- Takes up to 20 reference assets to keep characters and products consistent.
Watch out for
- Still a public beta, and unlike Wan 2.2 its weights are not open.
- Tops out at 1080p.
Make it on GoCrazyAI
Try the top engines in one studio
GoCrazyAI runs Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0 Prime, MiniMax H3 and HappyHorse side by side in AI Video Pro, Veo 3.1, Kling and Grok Imagine in the classic generator, and Kling 4.0 behind the trend templates, so you can test the same idea on several engines and keep the best take. Plans from $9.99 a week.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to start, Google Flow or Wan 3.0?
Google Flow starts at $4.99/mo (Google AI Plus, 200 Flow credits); Wan 3.0 at $10/mo (Wan Pro). No-cost tier: Google Flow yes: 50 flow credits a day, Wan 3.0 yes: daily check-in credits. Prices as published on each company's pricing page, checked October 26, 2026.
Longest single take, in seconds: Google Flow or Wan 3.0?
Google Flow: 8 seconds. Wan 3.0: 30 seconds.
Can I use either on GoCrazyAI?
Google Flow is a separate product; the GoCrazyAI tools below do the same job on one subscription. Wan 3.0's engine runs in our studio (Wan 3.0 Prime on GoCrazyAI).
Sources
- Google Flow: Google Flow: plans and models
- Google Flow: Google AI plans
- Google Flow: Veo in the Gemini API: durations, resolution, extension
- Google Flow: Artificial Analysis text-to-video leaderboard
- Wan 3.0: Wan: model overview
- Wan 3.0: Wan pricing
- Wan 3.0: Wan 2.2 open weights (GitHub)
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