Video creators curious about a high-ranking model can try it cheaply for a week, though full membership prices aren't shown.
Kenning's take
What it does
HappyHorse is Alibaba's video generation model, first released anonymously before Alibaba claimed it in April 2026. It makes video from text, a first frame or reference images, and can edit existing clips. Version 1.1 arrived in June 2026 and is available on the HappyHorse website, Alibaba Cloud's Bailian platform, Qwen Cloud and partner APIs such as fal.
- Text, first-frame and reference-to-video
- Video editing
- Free, Standard and Pro memberships plus credit packs
- API and CLI for developers
- Listed as Happy Horse 1.1 on fal
Who it suits. Video creators and developers who want a high-ranking video model.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Made by
- Alibaba
- Based in
- China
- Released
- 10 April 2026
- How to get it
- on happyhorse.com with free and paid memberships; via Alibaba Cloud Bailian, Qwen Cloud and partner APIs
- Works on
- Web, API
- Free plan
- yes, a Free membership is listed
Reviews and write-ups
- TechNode 2026-06-23
- Caixin Global 2026-04-10
FAQ
Who makes HappyHorse?
Alibaba, through its Alibaba Token Hub group, according to Caixin.
When was HappyHorse released?
Alibaba claimed it on 10 April 2026, and released version 1.1 on 22 June 2026.
Is HappyHorse free?
The site lists a Free membership alongside paid Standard and Pro plans.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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