Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's flagship AI video model, and its price depends on three things: how long the clip is, its resolution, and whether you add reference videos. This guide gives you the exact cost of common Seedance 2.0 videos, compares the cheaper Seedance variants, and shows how to try it before you pay.
All prices below are what you pay on SeeVid, where Seedance 2.0 runs in the browser with no API key or ByteDance account needed.
How Seedance 2.0 Is Priced
SeeVid uses credits. Every generation shows its cost on the Generate button before you start, and you are only charged for what you run. Seedance 2.0 is billed per second of output, at a rate that depends on resolution:
| Resolution | Credits per second |
|---|---|
| 480p | ~5 |
| 720p | 11 |
| 1080p | ~28 |
| 4K | ~56 |
Audio is included: turning sound on or off does not change the price.
Cost of Common Seedance 2.0 Videos
| Length | 480p | 720p | 1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 seconds | 26 credits | 55 credits | 138 credits |
| 10 seconds | 51 credits | 110 credits | 275 credits |
| 15 seconds | 77 credits | 165 credits | 413 credits |
A 5-second 4K clip costs 281 credits, so keep 4K for final deliverables.
Reference-to-video
In reference-to-video mode, reference images and audio are free, but reference videos are billed too, because the model has to process them. For example, a 5-second 720p clip that follows a 5-second reference video costs 110 credits instead of 55. The cost on the Generate button always includes your references.
What Is a Credit Worth?
The dollar value of a credit depends on the plan — bigger and longer plans give you more credits per dollar:
| Plan | Price | Credits | Per credit | 5 s 720p Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pack (one-time) | $20 | 800 | $0.025 | ≈ $1.38 |
| Pro pack (one-time) | $40 | 1,800 | $0.022 | ≈ $1.22 |
| Studio pack (one-time) | $280 | 14,000 | $0.020 | ≈ $1.10 |
| Pro monthly | $40 / month | 2,000 / month | $0.020 | ≈ $1.10 |
| Studio annual | $176 / month | 144,000 / year | $0.015 | ≈ $0.81 |
One-time packs suit occasional projects; subscriptions make sense once you generate every week. Current plans are on the pricing page.
Cheaper Ways to Use Seedance
You do not always need full Seedance 2.0. For drafts and simple shots, the lighter variants cost a fraction of the price:
| Model | 5 s at 480p | 5 s at 720p | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 10 credits | 22 credits | Quick ideas, testing prompts |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 17 credits | 37 credits | Fast drafts with good quality |
| Seedance 2.0 | 26 credits | 55 credits | Best quality and full reference control |
| Seedance 2.5 | 42 credits | 90 credits | Clips up to 30 seconds |
Seedance 2.5 draft mode: Seedance 2.5 can generate a 480p draft at the 480p price. If you like it, you can upgrade that exact video to 1080p within 24 hours instead of regenerating and hoping for the same result.
How to Save Credits
- Iterate at 480p or with Fast/Mini. Lock the prompt and composition cheaply, then render the final at 720p or 1080p.
- Start short. Test with 4–5 seconds; extend the duration only once the shot works.
- Skip 4K unless you need it. 1080p is enough for nearly all social and web video.
- Trim reference videos. Since reference video seconds are billed, upload only the part you want the model to follow.
- Pick the plan that fits your volume. Annual plans bring the cost of a 5-second 720p clip below $1.
How to Try Seedance 2.0 for Free
New SeeVid users get free credits after verifying their email — enough to generate Seedance 2.0 clips and compare it with other models before buying anything. To stretch them:
- Use 480p and 4–5 second clips while testing.
- Try Seedance 2.0 Mini or Fast first, then run your best prompt on full Seedance 2.0.
- Check out the prompt library for proven prompts, so fewer generations are wasted.
New to Seedance? The step-by-step Seedance 2.0 guide covers settings and prompt writing.
How Does Seedance 2.0 Compare on Price?
Per second at 720p on SeeVid, Seedance 2.0 (11 credits) costs about the same as Veo 3.1 Fast with audio (~10.5) and more than Kling 3.0 (6 without sound, 9 with sound). In exchange it offers longer clips, up to nine reference images plus reference video and audio, and audio included at no extra cost. See Seedance 2.0 vs Veo 3.1 vs Kling 3.0 for a full comparison.
FAQ
How much does one Seedance 2.0 video cost? A 5-second 720p video costs 55 credits on SeeVid — about $0.81 to $1.38 depending on your plan. A 5-second 480p draft costs 26 credits.
Is Seedance 2.0 free? You can try it free with the credits new users receive after email verification. Regular use requires credits from a pack or subscription.
Do failed generations cost credits? No. If a generation fails, the credits reserved for it are returned automatically.
Does Seedance 2.0 charge extra for audio? No. Native audio is included in the per-second price.
Do I need a ByteDance or API account? No. SeeVid runs Seedance 2.0 for you; you only need a SeeVid account.
Conclusion
A typical Seedance 2.0 clip — 5 seconds at 720p — costs 55 credits, or roughly $0.81 to $1.38. Draft at 480p or with Seedance 2.0 Fast and Mini, render finals at 720p or 1080p, and you will get the most out of every credit.
Try Seedance 2.0 on SeeVid with your free credits.