Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5

Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5 at a glance

Pixverse v5.6 and Pixverse v5 are both PixVerse models in the Video Generation category, available through the EmpirioLabs API.

Key differences

• Pixverse v5.6 is the newer release (Jan 26, 2026); Pixverse v5 was released on Aug 29, 2025.

Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5: specs

Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5: API pricing

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

Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5: 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.

Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5: limits and notes

Pixverse v5.6

Generates videos from text or 1-2 frame image prompts up to 1080p with optional audio.

Uploaded media preprocessing

• Image inputs smaller than 300px are upscaled, images larger than 4000px are downscaled, and oversized image uploads are recompressed before generation.

Pixverse v5

Cinematic video generation in Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, and Transition modes.

How to call Pixverse v5.6 and Pixverse v5

Pixverse v5.6 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 pixverse-v5-6 or pixverse-v5. Get an API key from the EmpirioLabs dashboard.

curl https://api.empiriolabs.ai/v1/videos/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EMPIRIOLABS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "pixverse-v5-6",
    "prompt": "Describe what you want Pixverse v5.6 to generate."
  }'

Pixverse v5.6 vs Pixverse v5: common questions

What is the difference between Pixverse v5.6 and Pixverse v5?

Pixverse v5.6 is the newer release (Jan 26, 2026); Pixverse v5 was released on Aug 29, 2025. The specs, rate cards, and parameters on this page come from the live EmpirioLabs catalog.

Which is newer, Pixverse v5.6 or Pixverse v5?

Pixverse v5.6 is the newer release (Jan 26, 2026); Pixverse v5 was released on Aug 29, 2025.

Which has the lower rate, Pixverse v5.6 or Pixverse v5?

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 Pixverse v5.6 and Pixverse v5 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 Pixverse v5.6 and Pixverse v5 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.