MODELS. STUDIOS. TOOLS.
Wiro alternative One account. Every model in production.
Run image, video, audio, 3D and language models from one API key, then open the same models in browser studios and one-click tools. Pay as you go.
- 1,104+
- Media models
- 132+
- Language models
- 36
- Ready-made tools and apps
- 1
- API key
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Why teams look at WaveSpeedAI
Fast.
Blazing-fast inference on every model. Your images and videos come back fast, in the studio and through the API.
Affordable.
Images from $0.024, videos from $0.04 per run. Pay only for what you generate, with no subscription and no monthly fee.
A large catalog on one key
1,000+ image, video, audio and 3D models from the leading labs, plus an OpenAI-compatible LLM API, on one key and one balance.
Wiro: Compare the models you need, and how quickly new releases arrive.
Published prices, pay as you go
Every model page lists its price and what it depends on, such as seconds, images or characters. No monthly fee and no minimum.
Wiro: Compare the unit each price is quoted in, not only the number.
Finished tools, not just endpoints
Upscaling, background and watermark removal, face swap, video editing and ad templates. Each one is also a single API call.
Wiro: Check what ships beyond the model list.
PRICING
Prices you can check today
Our current prices for popular endpoints, each in the unit it is billed in. Every model page lists its own.
Prices as of November 10, 2026
| Model | Price (USD) | Quoted for | |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() Seedance 2.5 Text to VideoVideo | $0.162per second | 480p | View |
![]() Wan 3.0 Image to VideoVideo | $0.095per second | 720p | View |
![]() Kling 4.0 Text to VideoVideo | $0.1335per second | 720p | View |
![]() MiniMax H3 Image to VideoVideo | $0.10per second | 768p | View |
![]() Veo 3.1 Text to VideoVideo | $0.40per second | With audio, up to 1080p | View |
![]() GPT Image 2.5 Text to ImageImage | $0.024per image | 1K, standard quality | View |
![]() Seedream 5 Pro Text to ImageImage | $0.0405per image | 1K | View |
ElevenLabs v3Audio | $0.20per 1,000 characters | View | |
![]() Tripo P2 Image to 3D3D | $1.2001per model | Untextured | View |
![]() Meshy 7.1 Image to 3D3D | $0.80per model | Untextured | View |
Prices change with resolution, duration and options. When you compare providers, compare the same model, resolution, duration and audio setting, and check each provider's current price.
BUILT FOR PRODUCTION
One request format. Every model.
- Webhooks when a prediction finishes, with signed deliveries
- Python and JavaScript SDKs
- A CLI for scripts and pipelines
- An MCP server for coding agents and chat clients
- A public status page
POSThttps://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/text-to-video
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/text-to-video" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A hot air balloon drifting over autumn hills at golden hour",
"duration": 5,
"resolution": "720p",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}'
# → {"data": {"id": "<prediction id>", ...}}
curl "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/<prediction id>/result" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"import os, time, requests
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['WAVESPEED_API_KEY']}"}
task = requests.post("https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/text-to-video", headers=headers, json={
"prompt": "A hot air balloon drifting over autumn hills at golden hour",
"duration": 5,
"resolution": "720p",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}).json()["data"]
while True:
result = requests.get(f"https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{task['id']}/result", headers=headers).json()["data"]
if result["status"] == "completed":
print(result["outputs"])
break
if result["status"] == "failed":
raise RuntimeError(result.get("error"))
time.sleep(2)const headers = { Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.WAVESPEED_API_KEY}`, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
const { data: task } = await fetch('https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/alibaba/wan-3.0/text-to-video', {
method: 'POST',
headers,
body: JSON.stringify({
"prompt": "A hot air balloon drifting over autumn hills at golden hour",
"duration": 5,
"resolution": "720p",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9"
}),
}).then((r) => r.json())
while (true) {
const { data: result } = await fetch(`https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${task.id}/result`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json())
if (result.status === 'completed') { console.log(result.outputs); break }
if (result.status === 'failed') throw new Error(result.error)
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 2000))
}COMPANY
What to check before you build on a platform
The pages you need before you put an API in production, all public.
Service status
Live availability of the API and the website.
Terms of service
The agreement for using WaveSpeedAI.
Privacy policy
What we collect and how it is used.
Refund policy
When and how credits and payments are refunded.
Official channels
The websites and accounts that really are WaveSpeedAI.
Contact
How to reach our team.
WaveSpeedAI vs Wiro
| WaveSpeedAI | Wiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Catalog | Image, video, audio, 3D and LLM models | Check the models and versions you need |
| Billing | Pay as you go, a published price for each model, no monthly fee | Check the billing unit of each model |
| Production | Webhooks, SDKs, a CLI and a public status page | Check delivery options and status reporting |
| Agents and tools | REST API, Python and JavaScript SDKs, CLI and MCP server | Check which integrations are available |
| In the browser | Image, video, audio and 3D studios plus a playground for every model | Check what you can do without code |
FAQ
Is WaveSpeedAI a good Wiro alternative?
If you want 1,000+ models behind one API key, browser studios for your team and tools you can call with a single request, yes. Every model has a published price and you pay as you go.
How do I call the API?
POST JSON to https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/<model> with your API key, then poll the result or pass a webhook. The Python and JavaScript SDKs make it a few lines.
Is it ready for production?
You get webhooks, SDKs, a CLI, an MCP server and a public status page. Check the terms, privacy and refund policies linked on this page before you commit.
How is pricing calculated?
Each model has its own price and unit. Video models are usually billed per second and depend on resolution, image models per image, and speech by the number of characters. The table above shows our current prices; compare like for like before you decide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Eligible new accounts get $1 in free credits to start building, with no credit card needed. Some premium models may not be available with trial credits.
Build it today on one API
$1 in free credits for eligible new accounts. No card needed.








