HappyHorse 1.0 · Released 2026

Happy Horse —
Open-Source AI Video Generation, Reimagined

HappyHorse 1.0 is the official open-source AI video generation model from the Happy Horse team — a 15-billion-parameter unified Transformer that jointly produces video and synchronized audio from text or image prompts, with cinematic 1080p quality and seven-language lip-sync.

15B
Parameters
1080p
Cinematic Quality
7
Languages
Open
Source License

See What Happy Horse Can Create

Explore stunning AI-generated videos created by Happy Horse 1.0. Each video showcases the model's ability to understand prompts and generate high-quality, cinematic content.

Cinematic Nature

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Urban Life

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Portrait Mode

by Happy Horse

Abstract Motion

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Product Showcase

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Core Features

Built on a 15B-parameter unified Transformer for joint video and audio generation

Text & Image Input

Generate video from text descriptions or animate images with AI. Supports both input types seamlessly.

Synchronized Audio

Jointly generates video and synchronized audio in a single pass for perfectly matched visual and audio content.

15B Parameters

One of the largest open-source video generation models with 15 billion parameters for superior quality.

7-Language Lip-Sync

Industry-leading multilingual lip-sync supporting English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, German, and French.

1080p Output

Cinematic quality video output at 1080p resolution with smooth animations and realistic details.

Open Source

Fully open-source with commercial-use rights. Base model, distilled model, super-resolution module, and inference code included.

Try HappyHorse 1.0

Experience the power of open-source AI video generation. Generate your first video with HappyHorse.

Text to Video

Describe your video in natural language

Duration

Resolution

Ratio

Duration: 4s
Resolution: 720p
Ratio: 16:9
Audio: On
Cost:140
Toggle audio on/off for each generation. You can track finished jobs in Profile.

Image to Video

Animate your images with AI

Duration

Resolution

Ratio

Duration: 4s
Resolution: 720p
Ratio: 16:9
Audio: On
Cost:140
Toggle audio on/off for each generation. You can track finished jobs in Profile.

Pricing

Access all HappyHorse features for professional AI video creation.

Starter

$39.9$19.9/month

For solo creators.

Annual billing.


Includes

  • 30,000 credits per year (equivalent to 2,500/month)
  • Up to 857 videos for rapid daily creation
  • Up to 66 cinematic videos (1080p, 12s)
  • Able to turn portrait photos into video
  • All core AI models and generation features
  • Priority processing
  • Normal support
  • Commercial usage rights
Popular

Standard

$79.9$39.9/month

For growing teams.

Annual billing.


Everything in Starter, plus

  • 72,000 credits per year (equivalent to 6,000/month)
  • Up to 2,057 videos for rapid daily creation
  • Up to 160 cinematic videos (1080p, 12s)
  • Able to turn portrait photos into video
  • All core AI models and generation features
  • Fast processing
  • Priority support
  • Commercial usage rights

Premium

$159.9$69.9/month

For larger teams.

Annual billing.


Everything in Standard, plus

  • 120,000 credits per year (equivalent to 10,000/month)
  • Up to 3,428 videos for rapid daily creation
  • Up to 266 cinematic videos (1080p, 12s)
  • Able to turn portrait photos into video
  • All core AI models and generation features
  • Fastest processing
  • Priority support
  • Commercial usage rights

Model Comparison

See how HappyHorse 1.0 compares to other leading AI video models

ModelDeveloperParamsInputsLicense
Happy Horse 1.0
Happy Horse Team~15BText / ImageOpen Source (Commercial)
Seedance 2.0ByteDance SeedUndisclosedText / Image / Audio / VideoProprietary
OVI 1.1Character AI & Yale~11BText (Image opt.)Apache 2.0
LTX 2.3Lightricks22BText / Image / Video / AudioApache 2.0

Technical Overview

Understanding HappyHorse 1.0 architecture and capabilities

What is Happy Horse 1.0?

Happy Horse 1.0 is a 15B-parameter open-source AI video generation model that jointly produces video and synchronized audio from text or image prompts. Built as a unified Transformer architecture, it delivers cinematic 1080p quality with industry-leading multilingual lip-sync capabilities.

Unified Transformer Architecture

HappyHorse uses a novel unified Transformer approach that processes both video and audio generation in a single pass, ensuring perfect synchronization between visual and audio elements. This architecture enables efficient generation while maintaining high quality across all supported languages.

Multilingual Lip-Sync

HappyHorse supports seven languages with industry-leading low Word Error Rate: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, German, and French. The model achieves near-perfect lip-sync across all supported languages, making it ideal for global content creation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Happy Horse 1.0

What is Happy Horse 1.0?

Happy Horse 1.0 is a 15B-parameter open-source AI video generation model that jointly produces video and synchronized audio from text or image prompts.

Is Happy Horse free for commercial use?

Yes. Happy Horse is released as open source with commercial-use rights, including the base model, distilled model, super-resolution module, and inference code.

What hardware do I need to run Happy Horse?

An NVIDIA H100 or A100 GPU with at least 48GB VRAM is recommended. A 5-second 1080p clip generates in roughly 38 seconds on H100.

Which languages does Happy Horse support for lip-sync?

Seven languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, German, and French — with industry-leading low Word Error Rate.

How does Happy Horse compare to OVI and LTX?

Happy Horse 1.0 outperforms OVI 1.1 (80.0% win rate) and LTX 2.3 (60.9% win rate) across visual quality, prompt alignment, and Word Error Rate.

Start Creating with HappyHorse 1.0

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