Model comparison

Seedance 2.0 vs Seedance 2.5

Seedance 2.5 is the newer flagship and runs up to 30 seconds per take with the biggest reference sets. Seedance 2.0 stops at 15 seconds but goes up to 4K and costs less per second, which makes it the better choice for short finals and for drafts.

At a glance

Seedance 2.0Seedance 2.5
Made byByteDanceByteDance
ModesCreate Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video, and Extend VideoCreate Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video, and Extend Video
Top resolution4K1080p
Clip length4–15s4–30s
SoundYesYes
Reference images930
Starts at33 credits for a 5-second clip56 credits for a 5-second clip

Pick Seedance 2.0 if

  • 4K output
  • Short clips at a lower price per second
  • Reference scenes with up to 9 photos

Pick Seedance 2.5 if

  • Takes of up to 30 seconds
  • Up to 30 reference photos plus clips and audio
  • ByteDance's newest Seedance model

Real results from each

Every image and clip here was generated with Seedance 2.0 / Seedance 2.5. Hit Recreate to open it in the studio with the same prompt and settings.

Seedance 2.0

InputInput
Reference to Video

Bring your own image

Seedance 2.5

InputInput
Image to Video

Bring your own image

InputInput
Image to Video

Bring your own image

InputInput
Reference to Video

Bring your own image

Questions about Seedance 2.0 vs Seedance 2.5

Is Seedance 2.0 better than Seedance 2.5?

Seedance 2.5 is the newer flagship and runs up to 30 seconds per take with the biggest reference sets. Seedance 2.0 stops at 15 seconds but goes up to 4K and costs less per second, which makes it the better choice for short finals and for drafts.

Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.5?

Seedance 2.0 starts lower on PopNow: 53 credits versus 93 credits for the other, for a 5-second clip. Bigger sizes and longer clips cost more on both, and the exact price shows before you generate.

Can I use both Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5?

Yes. One PopNow account and one credit balance work with both, and you can switch between them in the studio without retyping your prompt.

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