Seedance 2.5 vs Veo 3.1
Seedance 2.5 is cheaper per run. Seedance 2.5 makes longer clips. Both are in Biggsfield, so you can run the same prompt on each and keep the better take.
Seedance 2.5
The flagship. Up to 30s, native audio with lip sync, multi-reference.
Veo 3.1
Cinema-grade video with audio and natural dialogue. Up to 4K.
| Seedance 2.5 | Veo 3.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | |
| Typical run | 395 credits · 5 s · 720p · with sound | 401 credits · 6 s · 1080p · with sound |
| Longest clip | 30 s | 8 s |
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p, 4k |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Native sound and dialogue | ||
| Animate a photo | ||
| Start and end frames | ||
| Multi-shot sequences | ||
| Character and product references |
Questions
Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.5 or Veo 3.1?
Seedance 2.5 costs less per typical run (395 vs 401 credits).
Can I try both with the same prompt?
Yes. Compare in the studio sends one prompt to both and shows the results side by side; you pay each model's normal price.