Kling 3.0 vs Seedance 2.0
Two video models side by side: what each costs, what it takes and when to pick it. Both run on one RenderHour balance, so you can give them the same prompt and compare the results yourself.
Pick Kling 3.0 if
You want realistic motion from a photo at a low price per second, with or without sound, in standard, pro or 4K mode.
Pick Seedance 2.0 if
The shot has to match reference images (up to 9), or you want cinematic camera moves at up to 4K.
Side by side
| Kling 3.0 | Seedance 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From 1.25 credits per second | From 3 credits per second |
| Per second at the cheapest setting | 1.25 credits | 3 credits |
| Length | 3 to 15 seconds | 4 to 15 seconds |
| Starts from | A prompt, a photo, or a first and last frame | A prompt, a photo, or a first and last frame |
| Reference images | None | Up to 9 |
| Settings | Standard · no audio, Standard · with audio, Pro · no audio, Pro · with audio, 4K | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| API | From $0.105 per second | From $0.169 per second |
| Free plan (20 credits a month) | A clip of up to 15 seconds | A clip of up to 6 seconds |
Questions
- Which is cheaper, Kling 3.0 or Seedance 2.0?
- Kling 3.0: 1.25 credits per second at the cheapest setting, against 3 for Seedance 2.0.
- Which makes longer clips?
- Both go up to 15 seconds.
- Can I use both with one account?
- Yes. Both run on the same balance of credits, so you can try the same prompt on each and compare. The free plan gives 20 credits a month, and a failed run costs nothing.
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