Seedance 2.0 vsSeedance 2.5
The measurable differences between Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5, straight from the live catalog.
Side by side
| Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | ByteDance |
| Max clip length | 15s | 30s (ahead) |
| Clip length options | 4-15s (or let the model choose) | 4-30s (or let the model choose) |
| Top resolution | 4K (ahead) | 720p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9, 9:21, adaptive | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9, adaptive |
| Audio | Native generated audio (toggle) | Native generated audio (toggle) |
| End frame | Yes | Yes |
| Reference inputs | Up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips | Up to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio clips (ahead) |
| Starting cost (5s clip) | 19 credits (ahead) | 27 credits |
Green marks the measurable leader on that row.
Which should you pick?
Seedance 2.0
What it offers: 4-15s clips, up to 4K, up to 9 reference images, native audio, start and end frames
- Higher top resolution (4K vs 720p)
- Lower starting cost (19 credits vs 27 credits)
Seedance 2.5
What it offers: 4-30s clips, up to 720p, up to 30 reference images, native audio, start and end frames
- Longer clips (30s vs 15s)
- More reference inputs (Up to 30 images, 10 videos, 10 audio clips vs Up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audio clips)
Specs only tell part of the story - output quality is subjective and depends on your prompt. Both models are in the same picker under one balance, so the quickest test is to run the same prompt through each.
Cost by setting
Seedance 2.0
| Setting | 5s clip | 10s clip |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 19 credits | 37 credits |
| 720p | 40 credits | 79 credits |
| 1080p | 99 credits | 197 credits |
| 4K | 200 credits | 400 credits |
Seedance 2.5
| Setting | 5s clip | 10s clip |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | 27 credits | 54 credits |
| 720p | 61 credits | 122 credits |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.0 has the lower starting cost: 19 credits for Seedance 2.0 versus 27 credits for Seedance 2.5 for a 5 second clip at each model's cheapest resolution. The exact cost for your settings is always shown before you generate.
Which makes longer videos, Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 supports longer clips: up to 15s for Seedance 2.0 versus 30s for Seedance 2.5.
Do Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5 generate audio?
Seedance 2.0: Native generated audio (toggle). Seedance 2.5: Native generated audio (toggle).
Can I try both on ShadowTeck?
Yes. Both are in the same model picker under one account and one credit balance, so you can run the same prompt through each and compare the results before committing credits to either.
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