The OnlySeedance Advantage
Seedance only. Built for production.
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Real-Person References
No manual approval or extra verification needed
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Rock-Solid Reliability
Success rate and render times, measured live
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100% Official Seedance
The official model, never swapped or altered
Seedance API Pricing
Official prices. Top up from $5. No time limit.
| Model | Resolution | OnlySeedanceReal people accepted | fal | Higgsfield | You Save |
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| With Video InputOmni Reference with video, Video Edit and Video Extension. Billed per second of input video plus output. | |||||
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p | $0.062 /s | $0.123 /s | $0.123 /s | 50% |
| 720p | $0.138 /s | $0.277 /s | $0.277 /s | 50% | |
| 1080p | $0.340 /s | $0.682 /s | $0.682 /s | 50% | |
| Seedance 2.0 | 480p | $0.043 /s | $0.084 /s | $0.084 /s | 49% |
| 720p | $0.093 /s | $0.181 /s | $0.181 /s | 49% | |
| 1080p | $0.228 /s | $0.408 /s | $0.408 /s | 44% | |
| 4K | $0.467 /s | $0.933 /s | $0.933 /s | 50% | |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p | $0.033 /s | $0.068 /s | — | 51% |
| 720p | $0.071 /s | $0.145 /s | — | 51% | |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p | $0.021 /s | $0.042 /s | — | 50% |
| 720p | $0.045 /s | $0.091 /s | — | 50% | |
| Without Video InputText to Video, First & Last Frames, Omni Reference with images or audio, and Draft Mode. Billed per second of output. | |||||
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p | $0.099 /s | $0.206 /s | $0.206 /s | 52% |
| 720p | $0.231 /s | $0.462 /s | $0.462 /s | 50% | |
| 1080p | $0.569 /s | $1.137 /s | $1.137 /s | 50% | |
| Seedance 2.0 | 480p | $0.070 /s | $0.141 /s | $0.141 /s | 50% |
| 720p | $0.151 /s | $0.302 /s | $0.302 /s | 50% | |
| 1080p | $0.374 /s | $0.680 /s | $0.680 /s | 45% | |
| 4K | $0.778 /s | $1.555 /s | $1.555 /s | 50% | |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p | $0.056 /s | $0.113 /s | — | 50% |
| 720p | $0.121 /s | $0.242 /s | — | 50% | |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p | $0.035 /s | $0.070 /s | — | 50% |
| 720p | $0.076 /s | $0.151 /s | — | 50% | |
- Video Edit, Video Extension and Draft Mode are available on Seedance 2.5.
- fal and Higgsfield are shown at their public list prices, before temporary or negotiated discounts, as of October 2026.
- — means the provider does not offer that model or resolution.
Video Generation
Text to Video
Describe a scene and get a cinematic clip with camera movement and native sound, from 4 to 30 seconds.
Omni Reference
Direct characters, motion, style and sound with reference images, videos and audio clips: up to 50 in one request on Seedance 2.5, or 15 on the Seedance 2.0 family.
First & Last Frames
Start from a single image, or set where the shot begins and where it ends, and Seedance creates the motion in between.
Video Edit
Rewrite a 4 to 30 second clip on Seedance 2.5: change the subject, the scene or the style while keeping its motion.
Video Extension
Extend a clip forward or backward on Seedance 2.5: describe what happens after or before it and get a new 4 to 30 second shot.
Draft Mode
Try an idea as a 480p draft on Seedance 2.5, then render the one you like in 1080p within 7 days with the same prompt and inputs.
Built for Production
Up to 1080p and 4K
Seedance 2.5 renders up to 1080p and Seedance 2.0 up to 4K, sharp enough for advertising, film and broadcast delivery.
Real People, With Consent
Reference photos of real people are accepted. Use them only with the consent of the people shown.
Every Aspect Ratio
Render 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4 or 9:16 for cinema, web and vertical feeds, or follow the shape of your input image.
Enterprise Services
API Service
For developers and teams. Pay per second of video with no subscription, create API keys in minutes and call every Seedance model through one REST API.
Enterprise Plan
For high-volume teams. Dedicated concurrency, priority support and invoicing for production workloads.
Use Cases
Advertising & E-commerce
Turn product photos and a short brief into launch-ready video ads. Products, models and brand colors stay consistent across every cut, from quick social spots to premium campaigns, so teams ship more creative in less time.
Short Drama
Keep the same characters across scenes for vertical dramas and episodic series, with dialogue, effects and music generated in the same pass as the picture.
Social Media
Create scroll-stopping 9:16 clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts from a single line of text or one reference image, with sound that lands on the beat.
Games
Generate trailers, cutscenes and ad creatives straight from concept art, keeping characters and worlds on-model from shot to shot.
Film & Animation
Previsualize shots, explore looks and extend scenes before committing to production, with first and last frames that lock every transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use real-person reference images with Seedance?
Yes. Photos of real people work as references, with no manual approval or extra verification. Use them only with the consent of the people shown, and never use public figures without their written permission. See the Acceptable Use Policy.
Is this the official Seedance model?
Yes. Every video is generated by ByteDance's official Seedance model through the official Seedance API. We never swap in another model or alter the output.
How much does the Seedance 2.5 API cost?
Seedance 2.5 costs $0.099 per second at 480p, $0.231 at 720p and $0.569 at 1080p, about 50% below fal and Higgsfield. With video input it costs $0.062 per second at 480p, counted on input plus output seconds.
Do I pay for failed jobs?
No. Failed jobs and jobs refused by content review are never charged.
Is there a minimum top-up or subscription?
Top-ups start at $5. You pay per second of video, with no subscription, and your balance never expires.
Can I run many jobs at the same time?
Yes. OnlySeedance is built for high-concurrency enterprise workloads, and the Enterprise Plan adds dedicated concurrency.
Is OnlySeedance affiliated with ByteDance?
No. OnlySeedance is an independent API provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ByteDance.