WanGP
A local video workbench for modest GPUs; free to run, not open-source despite the homepage wording.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopwebself-hostedclione-click install
- Installation
- Run the supplied Windows install.bat or Linux/macOS install.sh script; community launchers such as Pinokio are optional
- Operational Setup
- Installation must match the GPU and PyTorch/CUDA/ROCm stack, and useful models consume many gigabytes of disk and substantial VRAM
- Where Your Data Lives
- Downloaded models, presets, queues, galleries, generated media, and metadata live in the local installation tree and chosen output folders
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It can run downloadable video models without credits, but it does not reproduce Hailuo's current proprietary service and render speed is capped by the user's GPU.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $24/mo ($288/yr) in subscriptions
WanGP FAQ
Common questions
Is WanGP free and open source?+
WanGP is a free tool that runs on local. A local video workbench for modest GPUs; free to run, not open-source despite the homepage wording.
What paid software does WanGP replace?+
WanGP serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Hailuo AI, ImagineArt, Kaiber, Kling AI, Luma Dream Machine, Nsketch AI, Pika, Runway, saving up to $24/month ($288/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up WanGP?+
Installation: Run the supplied Windows install.bat or Linux/macOS install.sh script; community launchers such as Pinokio are optional. Setup notes: Installation must match the GPU and PyTorch/CUDA/ROCm stack, and useful models consume many gigabytes of disk and substantial VRAM
What is the catch or trade-off with WanGP?+
It can run downloadable video models without credits, but it does not reproduce Hailuo's current proprietary service and render speed is capped by the user's GPU.