HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0

HappyHorse 1.1 and HappyHorse 1.0 side by side: specs, capabilities, parameters, and live pricing from the EmpirioLabs catalog.

Alibaba Cloud Video Generation

HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0 at a glance

HappyHorse 1.1 and HappyHorse 1.0 are both Alibaba Cloud models in the Video Generation category, available through the EmpirioLabs API.

Key differences

  • HappyHorse 1.1 is the newer release (Jun 22, 2026); HappyHorse 1.0 was released on May 6, 2026.
  • Input types only HappyHorse 1.0 accepts: Video.
  • Capabilities listed only for HappyHorse 1.1: video generation, image to video, reference to video.
  • Capabilities listed only for HappyHorse 1.0: editing.

HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0: specs

SpecHappyHorse 1.1HappyHorse 1.0
Model IDhappyhorse-1-1happyhorse-1-0
AuthorAlibaba CloudAlibaba Cloud
ReleasedJun 22, 2026May 6, 2026
Input
Text Image
Text Image Video
Output
Video
Video
RegionSingaporeSingapore
Endpoints
POST /v1/videos/generations
POST /v1/videos/generations
Capabilities
video generation image to video reference to video audio sync
audio sync editing

HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0: API pricing

Live rates from the EmpirioLabs catalog for both models. Each rate card always matches what the API charges.

HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0: API parameters

Request parameters each model lists on EmpirioLabs, with the allowed values or range where one applies. A dash marks a parameter the model does not list.

ParameterHappyHorse 1.1HappyHorse 1.0
promptstringstring
modeauto, t2v, i2v, r2v Default: autoauto, t2v, i2v, videoedit, r2v Default: auto
imagestringstring
aspect_ratio16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 Default: 16:916:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 Default: 16:9
resolution720p, 1080p Default: 720p720p, 1080p Default: 1080p
duration3 to 15 Default: 53 to 15 Default: 5
seed0 to 2147483647number
watermarkboolean Default: falseboolean Default: false
video-string
audio_setting-auto, origin Default: auto

HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0: limits and notes

HappyHorse 1.1

Modes (in one model)

  • Text-to-video
  • Image-to-video
  • Reference-to-video (up to 9 images)

Constraints

  • 720p / 1080p, 3 to 15 seconds per generation
  • Prompt up to 2,500 characters

Aspect ratios

  • Text and reference modes: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4
  • Image-to-video follows the source image

Native audio is generated automatically.

HappyHorse 1.0

Modes (in one model)

  • Text-to-video
  • Image-to-video
  • Reference-to-video
  • Video-to-video Edit (MP4/MOV/WEBM input)

Constraints

  • 720p / 1080p, 3-15s per generation
  • Edit duration matches the input video length

Aspect ratios

  • Text modes: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1
  • Reference mode adds: 4:3, 3:4

Billing

  • Video-to-video Edit is billed for input + output duration combined (a 10s input bills 20s).

Uploaded media preprocessing

  • Video inputs are capped to 15 seconds.

How to call HappyHorse 1.1 and HappyHorse 1.0

HappyHorse 1.1 runs through POST /v1/videos/generations. The request returns a job_id right away; poll GET /v1/jobs/{job_id} until the job completes and read the output URLs from the result. Both models are called through the same endpoint. Set model to happyhorse-1-1 or happyhorse-1-0. Get an API key from the EmpirioLabs dashboard.

cURL: submit the job
curl https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1/videos/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EMPIRIOLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "happyhorse-1-1",
    "prompt": "Describe what you want HappyHorse 1.1 to generate."
  }'

HappyHorse 1.1 vs HappyHorse 1.0: common questions

What is the difference between HappyHorse 1.1 and HappyHorse 1.0?

HappyHorse 1.1 is the newer release (Jun 22, 2026); HappyHorse 1.0 was released on May 6, 2026. Input types only HappyHorse 1.0 accepts: Video. Capabilities listed only for HappyHorse 1.1: video generation, image to video, reference to video. The specs, rate cards, and parameters on this page come from the live EmpirioLabs catalog.

Which is newer, HappyHorse 1.1 or HappyHorse 1.0?

HappyHorse 1.1 is the newer release (Jun 22, 2026); HappyHorse 1.0 was released on May 6, 2026.

Which has the lower rate, HappyHorse 1.1 or HappyHorse 1.0?

The two models are priced on different units or tiers, so compare the live rate cards on this page. They always match what the API charges.

Can I switch between HappyHorse 1.1 and HappyHorse 1.0 without rebuilding my integration?

Yes. Both models use POST /v1/videos/generations with the same EmpirioLabs API key, so most integrations switch by changing the model value. Check the parameters table on this page first if you rely on a model-specific parameter.

Can I try HappyHorse 1.1 and HappyHorse 1.0 in the browser before integrating?

Yes. Open each model in the EmpirioLabs playground and run the same prompt on both, with the parameters the API exposes.

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