Choose the model around your video’s main requirement. Use MiniMax H3 for low-cost, fast concept generation, Wan 3.0 for complex prompts where following the written directions matters, Seedance 2.5 for realistic physical interaction and character continuity, and Kling 4.0 for consistent branding and visible text.
The rating table below comes from one generated video per model, using the same text prompt, six reference images, a 10-second duration, and 720p resolution. The scene follows a barista handing over a cup, the customer taking a sip, and the customer leaving the café. Use the results as a starting point for similar videos.
1. Model Ratings
More stars means better performance. Compare the qualities that matter most for your video.
| Dimension | Kling 4.0 | Wan 3.0 | MiniMax H3 | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural pacing and complete actions | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Consistent characters, clothing, and props across shots | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Lifelike faces and bodies during movement | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Camera movement and framing that follow instructions | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Believable hand contact and object movement | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Follows the prompt while keeping reference details | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Natural lighting and weather changes | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Clear, accurate logos and brand details | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Consistent locations and layouts across shots | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Well-balanced sounds that match the action | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Fitting music with smooth transitions | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Readable, stable text throughout the video | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| More room for prompts and reference media | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Faster video generation | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lower credit cost per second | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2. Cost, Speed, and Limits
| Dimension | Kling 4.0 | Wan 3.0 | MiniMax H3 | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Cost | 15/s | 16/s | 11.3/s | 45/s |
| Generation time | 2.93 minutes (175.8 seconds) | 7.98 minutes (478.7 seconds) | 3.10 minutes (185.7 seconds) | 5.80 minutes (348 seconds) |
| Reference Limits | Text Prompt: 8,000 Images: 10 Video: 5 | Text Prompt: 20,000 Images: 10 Video: 5 Audio: 5 | Text Prompt: 7,000 Images: 6 Video: 3 Audio: 3 | Text Prompt: 30,000 Images: 30 Video: 10 Audio: 10 |
Check the selected model’s settings and credit estimate in CawCut before generating.
3. Choose a Model
| Your video requirement | Recommended model | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Low-cost, fast generation to explore concepts and compare creative directions | MiniMax H3 | A good starting point for concept videos and early drafts. It combines the lowest listed cost, 11.3 credits per second, with a generation time of about 3.10 minutes in this test, making it practical to try several ideas. |
| A complex prompt with multiple actions, camera directions, or a specific sequence to follow | Wan 3.0 | Choose it when following the written prompt is a priority. In the comparison, it kept the action sequence clear and followed the requested final camera angle. Allow more generation time and review reference fidelity and fine details. |
| Realistic physical interaction, such as gripping, lifting, or using a product | Seedance 2.5 | Choose it when believable contact and natural movement are essential to the video. It was especially strong at connecting hand contact with object motion. |
| Consistent characters and scene details across multiple actions or shots | Seedance 2.5 | Choose it when the same person, outfit, props, and setting need to remain recognizable throughout a sequence. It kept facial details and continuity especially stable in the comparison. |
| Consistent logos, branding, and visible text throughout the video | Kling 4.0 | Choose it when recognizable brand details are a priority. It received the highest branding rating and strong text-continuity ratings in the comparison. |
Start with MiniMax H3 for fast, low-cost concepts; Wan 3.0 for complex prompt requirements; Seedance 2.5 for realism and continuity; or Kling 4.0 for branding and text. Use the ratings and detailed comparison to check the tradeoffs that matter for your video.
4. See the Evidence
For more detail and evidence, read the comprehensive four-model comparison with detailed observations for each model. Open the comparison workflow in CawCut to inspect the inputs and full video outputs yourself.
When testing your own video, keep the prompt, references, duration, resolution, and other available settings as consistent as possible. Review the complete motion and audio, then compare additional runs for the shot you plan to use.