Seedance AnswersUpdated Mar 10, 2026
How much does Seedance 2.0 cost per video?
Short answer
Seedance 2.0 costs 120 credits/second ($0.40/s). A 5-second video costs 600 credits (~$2.00). Pro plan ($19.90/mo, 6,000 credits) gives you 10 Seedance 2.0 five-second videos monthly.
Recommended mode: DirectorScenario: Evaluating Seedance 2.0 cost versus other AI video models.
Execution Steps
- 1Understand the credit system: 1 credit ≈ $0.003317.
- 2Seedance 2.0 rate: 120 credits per second of video.
- 3Calculate per video: 5s clip = 600 credits (~$2.00), 10s clip = 1,200 credits (~$4.00).
- 4Compare plans: Free (200 credits), Pro ($19.90/6,000 credits), Business ($59.90/20,000 credits).
- 5Pro plan breakdown: 10 five-second Seedance 2.0 clips or mix with cheaper models for more output.
Prompt Template
Cost-efficient Seedance 2.0 prompt: [detailed scene description], [specific lighting], [camera angle], 16:9, 720p, 5 seconds. Include all details upfront to minimize re-generations.
Common Failure Points
- Only using the premium Seedance 2.0 model when Sora 2 ($0.20/s) may suffice for testing
- Not mixing models: use Sora 2 for drafts and Seedance 2.0 for final output
- Choosing 10-second clips for every generation when 5-second clips test the concept equally well
- Not considering the Business plan if generating more than 15 videos monthly
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