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Filmora vs Wan 2.1

Filmora and Wan 2.1 are both Video Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeFilmoraWan 2.1
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorWondershareAlibaba
Rating★ 4.4★ 4.5
PricingFreemiumFree
PlatformsWindows, macOSSelf-hosted, Model weights, ComfyUI
Key featuresTimeline and media editing, Caption and audio tools, Model-dependent AI generationText-to-video checkpoints, Separate image and first/last-frame models, 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceNoYes

Key differences

  • Wan 2.1 carries the higher editorial score (4.5★ vs 4.4★).
  • Filmora is Freemium, while Wan 2.1 is Free.
  • Wan 2.1 is open source (its code is public), while Filmora is proprietary.
  • Filmora runs on Windows, macOS; Wan 2.1 runs on Self-hosted, Model weights, ComfyUI.

Filmora and Wan 2.1 at a glance

Filmora

Wondershare

A desktop video editor for arranging media, effects and captions, with separately metered AI features and asset licensing conditions.

Rating
4.4★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Choose the operating system, version and asset rights before buying. Budget AI credits and asset renewals separately from the editor.

Strengths

  • Documented desktop editing controls
  • Separate credit and asset rules are published

Key features

  • Timeline and media editing
  • Caption and audio tools
  • Model-dependent AI generation
  • Version, credit and asset entitlements

Best for

  • Reviewed edits of authorized footage
  • Captioned tutorials and explainers
Read the full Filmora review →

Wan 2.1

Alibaba

The downloadable Wan2.1 video-model release, with separate text, image and first/last-frame checkpoints under Apache-2.0; hardware and content rights still require review.

Rating
4.5★
Pricing
Free

Editorial verdict

Consider Wan2.1 when you can operate the exact checkpoint and review generated footage, rights and resource use.

Strengths

  • Published task-specific checkpoints
  • Self-managed video workflow options

Key features

  • Text-to-video checkpoints
  • Separate image and first/last-frame models
  • 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices
  • Optional local or API prompt expansion

Best for

  • Reviewed text/image video drafts
  • Experiments with a specifically licensed checkpoint
Read the full Wan 2.1 review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Filmora also lists: Timeline and media editing, Caption and audio tools, Model-dependent AI generation, Version, credit and asset entitlements
  • Wan 2.1 also lists: Text-to-video checkpoints, Separate image and first/last-frame models, 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices, Optional local or API prompt expansion

Frequently asked questions

Is Filmora or Wan 2.1 better?

By editorial score, Wan 2.1 scores higher (4.5★ vs 4.4★). Both are capable Video Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Filmora or Wan 2.1?

Filmora is Freemium and Wan 2.1 is Free. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Filmora and Wan 2.1 open source?

Wan 2.1 is open source, while Filmora is proprietary.

What platforms do Filmora and Wan 2.1 support?

Filmora supports Windows, macOS; Wan 2.1 supports Self-hosted, Model weights, ComfyUI.

What are the main features of Filmora and Wan 2.1?

Filmora: Timeline and media editing, Caption and audio tools, Model-dependent AI generation, Version, credit and asset entitlements. Wan 2.1: Text-to-video checkpoints, Separate image and first/last-frame models, 1.3B/14B task-dependent choices, Optional local or API prompt expansion.

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