Seedance 2.0
Strengths: Flagship multi-shot video with native audio and references
Compare engines
Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5 serve different production decisions. Keep Seedance 2.0 when its established 15-second workflow or 1080p and 4K output path decides the brief. Choose Seedance 2.5 for the latest flagship workflow, clips up to 30 seconds, a much higher multimodal reference ceiling, video editing, and extension.
Quick verdict
Choose Seedance 2.5 when you want the latest Seedance workflow, up to 30 seconds at 480p or 720p, more room for image, video, and audio references, or a source-video edit or extension. Choose Seedance 2.0 when a proven 15-second setup and its established 1080p or 4K delivery path matter more than the newer reference ceiling. Seedance 2.0 remains a valid production choice; it does not redirect to 2.5.
Strengths: Flagship multi-shot video with native audio and references
Strengths: Temporal Consistency, Prompt Adherence
MaxVideoAI price per second by resolution; the pricing score compares the same tier when possible.
Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.5
Comparable score tier: 720p: $0.38/s vs 720p: $0.58/s
Scores reflect quality and control on MaxVideoAI across 11 criteria.
How we benchmarkPrompt Adherence
iprompt alignment / instruction followingVisual Quality
iimage quality / aesthetic quality / realism / artifacts / flickerMotion Realism
imotion smoothness / physics plausibilityTemporal Consistency
itemporal coherence / identity consistencyHuman Fidelity
ifaces / hands / body realismText & UI Legibility
itext rendering / readabilityAudio & Lip Sync
ilip sync quality / dialogue syncMulti-Shot Sequencing
ishot-to-shot continuity / multi-shotControllability
icamera control / constraint followingSpeed & Stability
ilatency / success ratePricing
iprice per second / credits / estimated costSeedance 2.5 leads on 5/7 (best: Temporal Consistency, Prompt Adherence).
Cheaper: Seedance 2.0 (720p: $0.38/s vs 720p: $0.58/s).
Max resolution: Seedance 2.0 (4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route vs 480p / 720p).
Compare key AI video model specs side-by-side (pricing, inputs, resolution, duration, aspect ratios, audio, and core controls). This is a high-level snapshot — see the full engine profile for the complete feature set and prompt examples.
Choose Seedance 2.0
Use the established route for familiar 15-second prompt patterns and final delivery that specifically calls for 1080p or 4K output.
Choose Seedance 2.5
Use the flagship route for clips up to 30 seconds, up to 50 combined references, optional generated audio, video editing, and extension.
The resolution trade-off
Seedance 2.5 currently tops out at 720p, while Seedance 2.0 keeps the established higher-resolution path. Decide whether duration and control or delivery resolution is the hard requirement.
Compare the current price
The pricing cards on this page are calculated from the live MaxVideoAI pricing projection. Compare the exact mode and output settings you plan to render instead of relying on a fixed estimate.
Side-by-side renders from the same prompt on MaxVideoAI. Prompts are identical; outputs may vary by model.
Showing up to 3 prompt pairs for clarity.
What it tests: Motion Realism + Temporal Consistency + Visual Quality
Wide 16:9 cinematic action shot, a runner sprints through a rainy city street at night, water splashes realistically with each step, reflections on wet asphalt, handheld tracking camera following from the side. Dynamic motion with believable inertia and physics, no rubbery limbs, no wobbling background, stable scene geometry, minimal temporal flicker, sharp details despite fast movement, realistic motion blur.
Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.5
What it tests: Human Fidelity + Audio/Lip Sync + Prompt Adherence
Vertical 9:16 TikTok-style UGC selfie video, handheld smartphone feel, natural indoor daylight near a window. A friendly creator speaks directly to camera with natural blinking, subtle head nods, and a warm smile. Add small human imperfections: a tiny hesitation, a soft breath, a quick smile mid-sentence, and a micro-pause before the last line. Realistic skin texture, stable identity, no face warping, minimal flicker, clean audio with natural room tone. No subtitles. No on-screen text. No logos. No watermarks. The creator says (exactly, with the same pacing and hesitations): “Okay, so… um… quick thing. If you’re feeling stuck, just do the tiniest first step… like, set a two-minute timer and start. (smiles) That’s it. You’ll be surprised how fast it gets easier.”
Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.5
What it tests: Hands/Fingers + Text & UI Legibility + Prompt Adherence
Wide 16:9 full-body unboxing video in a clean studio/kitchen setting. A person is fully visible (head-to-toe or at least head-to-knees) standing behind a minimalist tabletop. They unbox a small generic gadget from a plain matte cardboard box: peel the seal, open the lid, remove the inner tray, take out the device and accessories, and lay everything neatly on the table. The person occasionally lifts the item toward the camera for a closer look, then places it back down. Realism requirements: natural body proportions, stable identity, realistic skin and clothing fabric, no face warping, no unnatural limb bending. Hands must be highly realistic: correct finger count, natural grip, believable pressure/contact with the box and device, consistent shadows, no extra fingers, no “floating” objects. Keep object geometry stable, no wobbling background, minimal temporal flicker. Camera: single continuous shot, tripod-stable, slight cinematic push-in (very slow), eye-level or slightly above table height. Natural soft daylight, clean shadows, realistic materials and textures. No logos, no brand names, no watermarks. No subtitles. Optional on-screen title at the top (perfectly readable and stable, no jitter): "UNBOXING — FIRST LOOK"
Seedance 2.0
Seedance 2.5
This side-by-side AI video comparison uses identical prompts to highlight differences in motion, realism, human fidelity, and text legibility. For full specs, controls, and more prompt examples, open each engine profile.
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Direct answers for choosing between the established higher-resolution route and the latest longer workflow.
Upgrade when 30-second clips, a larger multimodal reference set, video editing, or extension is central to the job. Stay with Seedance 2.0 when your validated 15-second workflow or 1080p and 4K delivery is the deciding requirement.
No. Both model pages and generation routes remain available. Seedance 2.5 is the latest flagship choice, while Seedance 2.0 keeps an established production path with higher-resolution options.
Seedance 2.5 supports clips from 4 to 30 seconds. Seedance 2.0 supports clips up to 15 seconds, which remains useful for mature short-form workflows.
Seedance 2.5 is the stronger fit when the brief combines many image, video, and audio references. Seedance 2.0 supports reference-driven work too, but with a lower ceiling.
Use the live pricing shown on this page and compare the same duration, mode, resolution, and audio choice. The displayed figures come from the current pricing projection rather than authored page copy.