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Seedance AI Video Generator: compare tiers with real outputs

Compare the ByteDance model family by real output, current credit boundary and task fit, then load a tested prompt into the AIVG workbench. AIVG manages fulfillment routing internally.

Text to VideoImage to VideoMulti-shotAudio-ready

Can you try Seedance free?

New accounts receive 50 starter credits. That covers one 35-credit Seedance Pro Fast run or one 50-credit Seedance 1.0 Lite baseline run. It does not cover Seedance 2.0 Fast, whose current 720p / 5s AIVG baseline is 180 credits.

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Verified output evidence

Two Seedance 2.0 Fast outputs you can inspect

Both are portfolio first-party paid tests with retained request receipts, exact prompts and locked settings. They are examples, not a success-rate claim. This page reuses the authorized outputs and makes no new provider call.

Portfolio first-party test · 2026-08-12

Miniature train reveal

A continuous tracking move opens into a wider village reveal while keeping the train and handcrafted visual style recognizable.

Model
ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Fast
Model owner
ByteDance
Mode / output
Text to video · 5s · 720p · 16:9
Audio
Generated with audio enabled
Credits at test
121 credits on the originating First Take Lab canary receipt. AIVG’s current 5s baseline is shown separately in the workbench.

Observed strength

Across the five-second output, the red train and miniature material style stay recognizable through the camera reveal.

Observed limitation

This single five-second take does not prove long-form identity consistency, and small wheel/track geometry should still be reviewed frame by frame.

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A handmade miniature red train exits a paper tunnel, crosses a wooden bridge, and reveals a tiny mountain village at sunrise. Begin with a close tracking shot beside the train, then gently crane upward for the reveal, physically consistent wheels and steam. Soft mechanical sound and morning birds. No logos, no text, no abrupt cuts.

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Portfolio first-party test · 2026-08-12

Paper boat through changing weather

A low water-level tracking shot keeps the blue paper boat readable while rain, leaves, ripples, and late sunlight change around it.

Model
ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Fast
Model owner
ByteDance
Mode / output
Text to video · 5s · 720p · 16:9
Audio
Generated with audio enabled
Credits at test
121 credits on the originating First Take Lab canary receipt. AIVG’s current 5s baseline is shown separately in the workbench.

Observed strength

The boat’s color and silhouette remain easy to follow while the lighting and water surface change around it.

Observed limitation

The close framing makes the broader location change subtle, and a five-second clip cannot validate longer water or material physics.

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A blue paper boat floats along a shallow curb stream as light rain begins, passes under fallen leaves, and enters a patch of late-afternoon sunlight. Low tracking shot at water level, continuous movement, realistic paper absorption and small ripples. Rain and water audio only. No people, no captions, no cuts.

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Seedance 2.0 Fast
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Use for 4–15s, broad aspect ratios and optional synchronized audio. Current 720p / 5s baseline: 180 credits.

Best for: Choose for the final pass when audio, longer duration or wider framing matters.

Boundary: 480p/720p only; starter credits do not cover its current baseline.

Model owner: ByteDance · Fulfillment managed by AIVG

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Seedance 1.0 Pro
Use for higher-detail 1.0 multi-shot work. Current 720p / 5s baseline: 80 credits.

Best for: Choose when 1.0 Pro quality matters more than iteration cost.

Boundary: Costs more than the starter balance at the current baseline.

Model owner: ByteDance · Routed by AIVG’s integrated provider layer

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Seedance 1.0 Lite
Use for a starter-compatible 1.0 draft. Current 720p / 5s baseline: 50 credits.

Best for: Choose for a first visual draft that uses the full starter balance.

Boundary: No remaining starter credits after one baseline run.

Model owner: ByteDance · Routed by AIVG’s integrated provider layer

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Seedance Pro Fast
Use for the lowest-cost Seedance iteration. Current 720p / 5s baseline: 35 credits.

Best for: Choose for fast prompt and motion checks before a higher tier.

Boundary: 720p output; prioritize turnaround over the highest-detail finish.

Model owner: ByteDance · Routed by AIVG’s integrated provider layer

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What each Seedance tier costs per generation

TierConfigurationCreditsFree runs
Seedance Pro Fast720p / 5s351
Seedance 1.0 Lite720p / 5s501
Seedance 1.0 Pro720p / 5s800
Seedance 2.0720p / 5s1800

A new account's 50 free credits reach Seedance Pro Fast and Seedance 1.0 Lite — start there to get the shot right, then re-run the take that worked on a higher tier.

Snapshot taken 2026-08-17. Every model side by side on the per-model cost reference.

Start with a Seedance draft

New accounts receive 50 starter credits. That covers one 35-credit Seedance Pro Fast run or one 50-credit Seedance 1.0 Lite baseline run. It does not cover Seedance 2.0 Fast, whose current 720p / 5s AIVG baseline is 180 credits. The workbench is prefilled with a safe text-to-video prompt and never generates automatically. For ad work specifically, the ad video comparison shows the same spot on three models with measured output and cost.

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Inspirations

Why creators choose Seedance

Seedance combines ByteDance’s visual storytelling research with production-ready tooling. From quick social drafts to cinematic storyboards, you can pick the right model tier without leaving the AIVG workbench.

Seedance 2.0 adds longer duration, broader aspect ratios, and optional synchronized audio. Seedance Pro and Lite provide lower-cost paths for everyday drafts and iteration.

Use the model cards above to compare each variant, then launch directly into the generator to start creating.

Seedance FAQ

What is Seedance by ByteDance?+

Seedance is an AI video model family owned by ByteDance. AIVG manages compatible fulfillment routes internally so users select the model and settings rather than a supplier.

Which Seedance model should I start with?+

Start with Seedance Pro Fast at 35 credits when cost and iteration speed lead, or Seedance 1.0 Lite at 50 credits for a starter-compatible draft. Use Seedance 2.0 Fast when you need 4–15 seconds, broader ratios, or optional synchronized audio.

Can I generate videos from images as well as text?+

Yes. Seedance models support both text-to-video and image-to-video workflows inside the AIVG workbench.

Is Seedance free to try?+

New accounts receive 50 starter credits. That covers one 35-credit Seedance Pro Fast run or one 50-credit Seedance 1.0 Lite baseline run. It does not cover Seedance 2.0 Fast, whose current 720p / 5s AIVG baseline is 180 credits.

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Text to Video generatorWrite a prompt and see the required credits before you run.Seedance 1.0 ProCinematic multi-shot quality for premium storytelling.Seedance 1.0 LiteThe lowest-cost Seedance draft, best for a first run.Seedance Pro FastSpeed-optimised output when turnaround matters most.Sora 2Compare Seedance against story-driven Sora 2 output.What one generation costsPer-model credit costs and how to turn them into a budget.Credits and plansHow credits are consumed and what a new account starts with.