Seedance 2.5 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 Seedance 2.5 if
You need clips longer than 15 seconds (up to 30), or more reference images (up to 12).
Pick Seedance 2.0 if
You want 4K output, or a lower price per second at 720p and 1080p.
Side by side
| Seedance 2.5 | Seedance 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From 3 credits per second | From 3 credits per second |
| Per second at the cheapest setting | 3 credits | 3 credits |
| Length | 4 to 30 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 | Up to 12 | Up to 9 |
| Settings | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 |
| API | From $0.276 per second | From $0.169 per second |
| Free plan (20 credits a month) | A clip of up to 6 seconds | A clip of up to 6 seconds |
Questions
- Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.5 or Seedance 2.0?
- They cost the same at the cheapest setting: 3 credits per second.
- Which makes longer clips?
- Seedance 2.5, up to 30 seconds; Seedance 2.0 goes up to 15.
- 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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