by ByteDance
Seedance 2.5
ByteDance's newest: 30-second clips with native audio
From 56 credits for a 5-second clip
Model comparison
Seedance 2.5 vs Wan 3.0
These two are the closest match here: both make clips of up to 30 seconds at up to 1080p with sound generated alongside the picture, and both can extend a clip you already have. Wan 3.0 starts at a lower price per second and goes down to 2-second clips; Seedance 2.5 takes much larger reference sets, up to 30 photos plus 10 clips and 10 audio tracks, for keeping a cast consistent.
by Alibaba
Wan 3.0
Up to 30-second clips with synced audio
From 34 credits for a 5-second clip
At a glance
| Seedance 2.5 | Wan 3.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | Alibaba |
| Modes | Create Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video, and Extend Video | Create Video, Image to Video, Reference to Video, and Extend Video |
| Top resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Clip length | 4–30s | 2–30s |
| Sound | Yes | Yes |
| Reference images | 30 | 10 |
| Starts at | 56 credits for a 5-second clip | 34 credits for a 5-second clip |
Pick Seedance 2.5 if
- A series with a recurring cast and wardrobe
- Big reference sets of photos, clips and audio
- Scenes where ambience and voices carry the mood
Pick Wan 3.0 if
- A lower price per second for drafts and volume
- Very short clips, from 2 seconds
- Vertical social clips that are ready to post
Real results from each
Every image and clip here was generated with Seedance 2.5 / Wan 3.0. Hit Recreate to open it in the studio with the same prompt and settings.
Seedance 2.5
InputImage to Video
Bring your own image
InputImage to Video
Bring your own image
InputReference to Video
Bring your own image
Wan 3.0
InputImage to Video
Bring your own image
Create Video
Create Video
Questions about Seedance 2.5 vs Wan 3.0
Is Seedance 2.5 better than Wan 3.0?
These two are the closest match here: both make clips of up to 30 seconds at up to 1080p with sound generated alongside the picture, and both can extend a clip you already have. Wan 3.0 starts at a lower price per second and goes down to 2-second clips; Seedance 2.5 takes much larger reference sets, up to 30 photos plus 10 clips and 10 audio tracks, for keeping a cast consistent.
Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.5 or Wan 3.0?
Wan 3.0 starts lower on PopNow: 34 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 2.5 and Wan 3.0?
Yes. One PopNow account and one credit balance work with both, and you can switch between them in the studio without retyping your prompt.