Video model by Alibaba · Coming soon
HappyHorse 1.0 on CraftyPeak
HappyHorse 1.0 is Alibaba's video model that debuted at number one on the Artificial Analysis Video Arena for text to video and image to video, with joint audio-video generation and lip sync in seven languages.
HappyHorse 1.0 appeared anonymously on the Artificial Analysis Video Arena in April 2026 and debuted at number one for text to video and image to video without audio, before Alibaba revealed it.
It generates video and audio together, with lip sync in Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Japanese, Korean, German and French, and includes a video editing model.
Premium platform. Cheaper pricing.
What HappyHorse 1.0 does on CraftyPeak AI
- Arena debut at number one: Top of the Artificial Analysis Video Arena for text and image to video at launch, April 2026.
- Audio in one pass: Video and sound generated together.
- Lip sync in 7 languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Japanese, Korean, German and French.
- Video editing: Edit footage with up to five reference images.
HappyHorse 1.0 specifications
As announced by Alibaba.
- Inputs: Text to video, image to video, reference to video, video editing (up to 5 reference images)
- Resolutions: 720p, 1080p
- Length: 3 to 15 seconds
- Aspect ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4
- Sound: Yes, lip sync in 7 languages
- Released: April 2026
HappyHorse 1.0, the CraftyPeak way
- One credit wallet for every model: Switch between video and image models without another subscription. Pay per second or per image, only for what you render.
- Templates you can remix: Start from a public template with its prompt and references ready, then make it yours.
- Characters that stay consistent: Build a character once in Character studio and reuse the same face and look across images and videos.
- Brand Studio for product ads: Turn a product and a brief into UGC-style ads and product shots in one workspace.
- Reels Studio and video editor: Plan reels, then trim, arrange and finish your clips in the CraftyPeak multi-track editor.
- PeakShelf library: Every generation lands in your PeakShelf library, ready to download, remix or reuse as a reference.
CraftyPeak passes provider savings straight to you, so every model is priced to undercut big platforms like Higgsfield and Runway.
Made for
- Multilingual dialogue
- Cinematic shots
- Video edits
- Ads with sound
Prompt tips
- Write dialogue in the target language.
- Use reference images for edits.
- Choose 16:9 for cinematic scenes.
An alternative to Higgsfield, Runway, OpenArt, HeyGen
Looking for a Higgsfield, Runway, OpenArt or HeyGen alternative? CraftyPeak AI gives you one credit wallet for every video and image model, and HappyHorse 1.0 joins the line-up as soon as it is available.
Higgsfield alternative · Runway alternative · OpenArt alternative · HeyGen alternative · Krea alternative · Freepik alternative · fal.ai alternative · Pollo AI alternative · Pika alternative · Hailuo alternative · Kling AI alternative · Leonardo AI alternative
Also known as
Happy Horse 1.0, HappyHorse-1.0, Happy Horse AI
Frequently asked questions
Is CraftyPeak AI an alternative to Higgsfield, Runway, OpenArt and HeyGen?
Yes. CraftyPeak AI runs video and image models in one credit wallet with pay-per-use pricing. HappyHorse 1.0 is coming; the models linked on this page are available today.
Who makes HappyHorse?
Alibaba. The model first appeared anonymously and Alibaba confirmed it in April 2026.
When will HappyHorse 1.0 be on CraftyPeak AI?
It is on the way. This page switches to live prices and a Generate button as soon as HappyHorse 1.0 is in the prompt bar.