HappyHorse-1.0, the latest AI video generation model from Alibaba, has reached #1 and #2 across all leaderboards in the Artificial Analysis Video Arena — the industry's most closely watched independent benchmark for AI video models.
The Results
The Artificial Analysis Video Arena ranks models based on human preference votes collected through head-to-head comparisons. The results for HappyHorse-1.0 are striking:
- Without audio: HappyHorse-1.0 is comfortably in first place, ahead of all other models in the field.
- With audio: Its Elo score is nearly identical to ByteDance's Dreamina Seedance 2.0 — putting it firmly in the top two globally.
This makes HappyHorse-1.0 the first model to claim the #1 position in both the audio and non-audio categories of the Arena simultaneously.
What HappyHorse-1.0 Can Do
HappyHorse-1.0 supports all four major video generation modalities:
- Text to Video — generate cinematic video from a written prompt
- Text to Video with native audio — synchronized ambient sound generated alongside the video
- Image to Video — animate any image with fluid, realistic motion
- Image to Video with native audio — bring static images to life with both motion and sound
This makes it one of the most versatile video generation models available, covering the full spectrum of use cases from social media content to product demos and cinematic short films.
Why This Matters
Independent benchmarks like the Artificial Analysis Video Arena are significant because they are based on real human preference rather than automated metrics. When HappyHorse-1.0 reaches the top of that leaderboard, it means real people — across thousands of comparisons — consistently prefer its output over every competing model.
For creators and developers, this is a meaningful signal: HappyHorse-1.0 doesn't just score well on paper. It produces video that people actually prefer to watch.
API Access Coming April 30
Alibaba has confirmed that API access for HappyHorse-1.0 is planned for launch on April 30, opening the model to developers and enterprise users who want to integrate world-class video generation directly into their products and workflows.
Try HappyHorse AI Today
You can experience HappyHorse-1.0 right now — no sign-up required, no credit card needed.
HappyHorse AI gives you 10 free credits to generate 1080p cinematic videos from text prompts or images, with native audio synthesis and support for 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 aspect ratios.
The #1 model in the world is now available to everyone.