Seedance 2.0

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ByteDance · Diffusion Transformer · v2.0verifiedVerified pricing

Built for cinematic and music videos. Pricey unless its signature strengths are the point.

$0.20/sec

best verified rate via WaveSpeed at 720p

Ceiling

1080p

Duration

4–15s

Price source

WaveSpeed

Lowest published rate: $0.06/sec on EvoLink (480p). VidScore still keeps the verified default above because this cheaper quote is lower-resolution or not fully verified for apples-to-apples comparisons.

Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoAudioCameraMulti-ShotLipsyncV2V

Best for

Cinematic and music videos

Native audio, 15s clips, and multi-shot generation support short narrative work.

Watch out for

Provider trust varies widely — cheapest options may have reliability or authorization risks. FAL.ai and Replicate are the safest bets; budget providers are best for non-critical work

Starting cost

$0.200/sec

About $1.00 for a 5-second clip at the verified starting tier.

Quick facts for AI assistants

Citation-ready model facts

These facts are generated from the current model record, provider verification metadata, and the page update timestamp.

Canonical URL: https://vidscore.dev/models/seedance-2
Current verdict: Built for cinematic and music videos. Pricey unless its signature strengths are the point.
Verified pricing: $0.20/sec via WaveSpeed at 720p
Provider evidence: WaveSpeed (Verified); EvoLink (Reported); Atlas Cloud (Suspect); FAL.ai (Verified)
Best fit: cinematic, Music Videos, commercial
Primary limitation: Provider trust varies widely — cheapest options may have reliability or authorization risks. FAL.ai and Replicate are the safest bets; budget providers are best for non-critical work
Last updated: 2026-04-18

Pricing

The default rate first, with provider details one click away.

7 providers, 27 tiers

$0.200/sec

Verified default on WaveSpeed · 720p

Cheaper published floor: $0.057/sec on EvoLink (480p). Not used as the default until it is fully comparable.

Audio: $0.100/sec

All provider rates

Expand for every tier, audio surcharge, and verification note.

7 providersexpand_more

WaveSpeedDefault rate

Standard · Verified · MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720pAudio

$0.240/s

Text-to-Video1080pAudio

$0.360/s

Text-to-Video480pAudio

$0.120/s

Image-to-Video720pAudio

$0.240/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720pAudio

$0.200/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)1080pAudio

$0.300/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)480pAudio

$0.100/s

Checked 2026-04-18

EvoLinkCheapest floor

Standard · Reported by provider · LOW trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720pAudio

$0.153/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720pAudio

$0.124/s

Text-to-Video480pAudio

$0.071/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)480pAudio

$0.057/s

Checked 2026-04-13

Atlas Cloud

Standard · Use with caution · MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720p/480p listedAudio

$0.127/s

Image-to-Video720p/480p listedAudio

$0.127/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720p/480p listedAudio

$0.101/s

Image-to-Video (Fast)720p/480p listedAudio

$0.101/s

Checked 2026-04-18

FAL.ai

Standard · Verified · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720pAudio

$0.303/s

Image-to-Video720pAudio

$0.302/s

Reference-to-Video720pAudio

$0.302/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720pAudio

$0.242/s

Image-to-Video (Fast)720pAudio

$0.242/s

Checked 2026-04-18

PiAPI

Standard · Reported by provider · LOW-MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720pAudio

$0.130/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720pAudio

$0.100/s

Text-to-Video (Preview)720pAudio

$0.170/s

Checked 2026-04-13

Replicate

Standard · Verified · HIGH trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720pAudio

Pricing pending

Checked 2026-04-18

Segmind

Standard · Reported by provider · MEDIUM trust

Open provideropen_in_new

Text-to-Video720pAudio

$0.182/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)720pAudio

$0.146/s

Text-to-Video (Fast)480pAudio

$0.068/s

Checked 2026-04-13

Should you choose it?

Why pick Seedance 2.0, and why pass?

Use this as a sanity check before you compare it against the closest alternatives.

thumb_upWhy choose it

Unified multimodal architecture — accepts text, image, audio, and video inputs simultaneously (up to 15 reference files + text prompt)
Native audio generation with lip-sync, beat synchronization, and ambient sound — only model with beat-sync
Director-level camera control with physically accurate movement execution
Multi-shot generation with natural cuts and transitions up to 15 seconds
Wide provider ecosystem — trusted options (FAL.ai, WaveSpeed, Replicate) plus lower-cost reported APIs. Verified public pricing currently runs from $0.10/sec to $0.303/sec
Broad aspect ratio support including ultra-wide 21:9 for cinematic output

infoWhy skip it

Provider trust varies widely — cheapest options may have reliability or authorization risks. FAL.ai and Replicate are the safest bets; budget providers are best for non-critical work
Most API endpoints cap at 720p — 1080p available on WaveSpeed (Standard and Fast) and Dreamina consumer app
Not open source or self-deployable (closed source)
Slower generation (60-120s per 5s clip) compared to faster models like Grok (~17s)
Face reference restrictions on some endpoints due to content moderation policies

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Gap: Seedance 2.0 $0.20/s • HappyHorse 1.0 $0.14/s

Verified start: Seedance 2.0 $0.20/s • HappyHorse 1.0 $0.14/s

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Seedance 2.0 vs Kling v3 Pro

Est. 210/mo

Seedance 2.0 for native audio. Kling v3 Pro for native audio.

Gap: Seedance 2.0 $0.20/s • Kling v3 Pro $0.11/s

Verified start: Seedance 2.0 $0.20/s • Kling v3 Pro $0.11/s

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Seedance 2.0 vs Runway Gen-4

Est. 200/mo

Seedance 2.0 for native audio. Runway Gen-4 for lower cost.

Gap: native audio vs lower cost

Audio path: Seedance 2.0 native audio • Runway Gen-4 post only

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Prompt playbook

auto_fix_highStart with these three moves

Scan the quick playbook first. Open the full guide only when you need deeper do/don't rules or example prompts.

1
Lighting descriptions have the biggest single impact on quality — if you can only add one element to improve output, add a lighting description.
2
Separate camera movement from subject movement — mixing these up is the most common mistake and causes shaky, uncontrollable video.
3
Avoid the keyword 'Fast' — combining fast camera movement + fast cuts + busy scenes almost guarantees jitter and artifacts.

Open the full prompt guide

Extra prompt tips, best practices, common mistakes, and example prompts.

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More tips

4Use standard cinematographic vocabulary — terms like 'dolly in,' 'rack focus,' and 'shallow depth of field' produce measurably better results than vague descriptions.
5Leverage multimodal references — upload reference images for composition/lighting, reference videos for camera motion paths, and audio files for rhythm/mood synchronization.

✓ Do this

Follow the 6-step formula: Subject + Action + Camera + Scene + Style + Constraints
Use up to 9 reference images to guide composition, character features, and lighting setup
For audio-synchronized video, upload a music track — Seedance 2.0 will match cuts and motion to the beat
Write director-style prompts with clear shot descriptions — think screenplay, not keyword list
For character consistency across shots, provide reference images and use consistent naming in multi-shot prompts

✗ Avoid this

Premium high-trust pricing at $0.303/second on FAL.ai makes it one of the more expensive verified API options
Fast camera movement combined with busy scenes produces artifacts — keep motion deliberate
Text-to-video endpoint may require access approval and is not fully GA on all providers
Not self-deployable — closed source with no model weights available
Most verified API endpoints stop at 720p — WaveSpeed offers 1080p, but quality and pricing differ by provider

Example prompts

Cinematic / Lifestyle

“A young woman in a vintage dress walks through a sunlit lavender field in Provence. Dolly forward, camera at hip height tracking her from behind. Warm golden hour backlighting, shallow depth of field. She reaches out to touch the lavender as a gentle breeze moves through the field. Ambient sounds of bees and rustling plants.”

Nature / Macro

“Macro close-up: A single raindrop falls onto a dark green leaf, creating a perfect crown splash. Camera holds steady with rack focus from the approaching drop to the splash impact. Overcast diffused light, cool blue tones. Sound of rain pattering on leaves.”

Multi-shot / Sports

“[Shot 1] Wide establishing shot: A dimly lit underground boxing gym, heavy bags swaying. [Shot 2] Medium shot: A boxer wraps her hands methodically, breathing visible in the cold air. [Shot 3] Close-up: Her eyes, intense focus, before she throws the first punch. Deep bass soundtrack, rhythmic and building tension.”

Based on the official prompt guide →

Background reads after the decision

Reviews, pricing breakdowns, and market context if you want extra reading after the model and compare pages.

HappyHorse 1.0 Review: FAL API, Alibaba Cloud Docs, Pricing and Weights Status→Seedance 2.0 Pricing 2026: Real API Rates, Cheapest Verified Path & Provider Tradeoffs→Best AI Music Video Generator in 2026 (6 Models Tested)→Seedance 2.0 Review: #1 I2V, 7 Providers, Verified from $0.10/sec→

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How much does Seedance 2.0 cost?

Seedance 2.0 currently starts at the verified comparable rate of $0.20/sec on WaveSpeed (720p). A 5-second video at that tier costs about $1.00. A lower advertised floor of $0.06/sec exists on EvoLink, but VidScore excludes it from default comparisons because it is lower-resolution or not fully verified.

Where can I use Seedance 2.0?

Via API on FAL.ai and WaveSpeed and Atlas Cloud and Segmind and PiAPI and EvoLink and Replicate.

How do I get good results with Seedance 2.0?

Lighting descriptions have the biggest single impact on quality — if you can only add one element to improve output, add a lighting description. See the prompt guide below.