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Seedance 2.0 API

ByteDance / BytePlus-Video Generation-From ~$0.045 / s for the lowest Seedance 2.0 video rate-Available
Text-to-VideoImage-to-VideoReference-to-VideoFast ModeReal-Person-Style VideoVideo + Audio
Model Highlights
Real-person-style video, flexible creative range
Use Cases
Ads, UGC, real-person-style spokesperson, short dramas
Input
Text, image, or reference material
Output
Video

Try Seedance 2.0 before you integrate the API.

Test Seedance 2.0 output quality, estimate credit usage, and generate a sample before you formally integrate.

Create a Sample

Pick a video mode, enter your prompt, and set the parameters.
Mature Mode

Off by default. Turn on to relax content restrictions (billed at +10%); illegal and prohibited content is always blocked.

Off
Duration5s
Quality
Aspect Ratio
Generate Audio
Synchronized audio, no extra charge.
Web Search
Optional, billed when used.
Estimated: ~$0.9967.5 cr
Ready
History
Your generation history will appear here

Know your testing cost before you add credits.

Start from the cost of a single sample and pick a testing budget. Expand for detailed rates.

First Test Cost

Fast Text-to-Video - 5s - 480p
5s 480p Fast
Credits25.4239

One 5s 480p Fast sample

Approx. Cost$0.37

About 27 tests with $10 in credits.

Iterate prompts in Fast 480p to save credits, then switch to 720p or 1080p for the final quality check.

Testing Budget Guide

Pick an amount based on how many tests you expect.
Add Credits
$10
About 27 tests

Good for a first validation.

$50
About 134 tests

Good for prompt iteration.

$100
About 267 tests

Good before production integration.

Common Cost Examples

Draft iterationFast 480p~$0.37
Quality check720p~$0.99
Final preview1080p~$2.48

Estimated cost for a 5-second output. Final cost may vary by mode, references, and add-ons.

Model Pricing

Text-to-Video
Standard · Output video seconds
480p $0.092/s · 6.2775 cr/s
720p $0.199/s · 13.5 cr/s
1080p $0.496/s · 33.75 cr/s
4K $1.012/s · 68.85 cr/s
Image-to-Video
Standard · Output video seconds
480p $0.092/s · 6.2775 cr/s
720p $0.199/s · 13.5 cr/s
1080p $0.496/s · 33.75 cr/s
4K $1.012/s · 68.85 cr/s
Reference-to-Video
Image or audio reference · Output video seconds
480p $0.092/s · 6.2775 cr/s
720p $0.199/s · 13.5 cr/s
1080p $0.496/s · 33.75 cr/s
4K $1.012/s · 68.85 cr/s
Reference-to-Video
Video reference · Input + output seconds
480p $0.056/s · 3.834 cr/s
720p $0.121/s · 8.2215 cr/s
1080p $0.302/s · 20.52 cr/s
4K $0.625/s · 42.525 cr/s

Billed by video duration and resolution. Video reference input may be billed by input + output duration.

What Seedance 2.0 can create.

Generate 4-15 second videos from text, images, or reference material, with real-person-style subjects, product scenes, camera motion, and synchronized audio.

More prompt examples
Input
Text / Image / Video / Audio
Output
Video + synced audio
Duration
4-15 seconds
Resolution
480p / 720p / 1080p

Effect Preview

Product Ad

Cinematic camera motion, studio lighting, premium product showcase.
Text-to-Video - 15s - 480p - ~$1.38 (~94.2 cr)

Anthropomorphic Pet Chat

Cats and dogs chatting face to face with lively expressions and synced lip movement — viral pet content.
Text-to-Video - 12s - 480p - ~$1.10 (~75.4 cr)

Street Documentary Style

Crowds running, natural light, handheld camera feel — great for city vlogs and action scenes.
Text-to-Video - 10s - 480p - ~$0.92 (~62.8 cr)

What You Can Do

Use Reference Images or Video

Guide scenes, characters, poses, or camera style with visual references.

Generate Video with Audio

Generate sound that matches the video, including rhythm, ambient audio, or voice-style clips.

Real-Person-Style Video

Lifelike expressions, full-body motion, AI influencer clips, and spokesperson videos.

Short Dramas & Stories

Multi-shot storyboards, character consistency, and camera control, 4-15 seconds each.

Seedance 2.0 vs other video models

Price (720p 5s)
Seedance 2.0~$0.99
Kling 3.0~$0.40
Happy Horse~$0.69
Video + Audio
Seedance 2.0Yes
Kling 3.0No
Happy HorseNo
Reference Input
Seedance 2.0Image + Video + Audio
Kling 3.0Image only
Happy HorseImage + reference images
Duration
Seedance 2.04-15s
Kling 3.03-15s
Happy Horse3-15s
Real-Person Style
Seedance 2.0Yes
Kling 3.0Limited
Happy HorseYes
Best For
Seedance 2.0Production, ads, UGC
Kling 3.0Creative, animation
Happy HorseReal-person style, video editing, multi-reference

Key Details

One Model, Many Modes

Generate video from text, images, or reference material — all on the same Seedance 2.0 API page.

Fast vs Standard

Use Fast mode for cheap drafts, then switch to Standard mode when you are ready to check the final quality.

Prompting Tips

Describe the subject, camera motion, lighting, visual style, scene continuity, and the audio you want.

Why use Seedance 2.0 through EvoLink

Clear Costs Before You Generate

See estimated credits, per-second pricing, and sample cost before you add credits.

Unified API

One API key works across Seedance, Kling, Sora, Veo, image, and LLM models.

Unified Balance

Track credits, spending, and model usage in one console.

Task Status Tracking

See whether a video task is submitted, processing, completed, or failed.

Real-Person-Style & UGC Video

Test product ads, creator clips, spokesperson videos, and short UGC scenes.

Seedance Model Family

Seedance 2.5

Seedance 2.5

Next-generation Seedance route for teams evaluating longer clips, stronger reference control, and future production migration.

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Seedance 2.0 Mini

Seedance 2.0 Mini

Lightweight, lower-cost Seedance route for drafts, ad variants, prompt testing, and high-volume iteration.

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Seedance 1.5 Pro

Seedance 1.5 Pro

Previous generation with excellent motion quality. Great for non-realistic creative video.

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Other video models on EvoLink

Kling 3.0

Kling 3.0

Creative and animation-style video generation.

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Veo 3.1

Veo 3.1

Google high-quality video generation with audio.

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Happy Horse

Happy Horse

Real-person-style video, video editing, multi-reference input.

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Wan 2.6

Wan 2.6

Alibaba multi-style video generation.

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FAQ

How much does Seedance 2.0 cost?

Billed by video duration and resolution. A 5s 480p Fast sample is about 25.4 credits, roughly $0.37.

Can I preview before integrating the API?

Yes. Test output quality and estimate credits in the Playground before integrating the API.

What if a generation fails?

You can check task status and billing details in the console. Failed tasks are not charged.

Does it support image / reference input?

Yes. Seedance 2.0 supports Text-to-Video, Image-to-Video, Reference-to-Video, and Fast mode.

Is Seedance 2.1 available yet?

Not confirmed yet. We will update this page once it is officially released.

Where do I go after topping up?

Return to the Playground to keep testing, or create an API key in the console to start integrating.

What is the difference between Fast and Standard mode?

Fast mode is quicker and cheaper, ideal for prompt iteration and drafts; Standard mode offers higher quality for final output.

Do generated videos have a watermark?

Videos generated through the EvoLink API have no watermark and can be used commercially.

Which video resolutions are supported?

We support 480p, 720p, and 1080p. We recommend iterating quickly in 480p, then rendering the final at a higher resolution.