ByteDance
Video model

Seedance 2.0

ByteDance's value-leading video model with optional audio.

4.4

At a glance

Provider
ByteDance
Type
Video model
Clips
4–15 seconds · 480p, 720p
Plan
Max and up
Released
2026
Model ID
bytedance/seedance-2.0/text-to-video

Overview

Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's video generation model, and in several 2026 benchmark round-ups it ranks #1 overall on value — delivering top-tier quality at the lowest price per clip of any major model. It offers fast and standard tiers, optional synchronized audio and a wide range of aspect ratios, making it a flexible workhorse for social and product video.

Built by the same lab behind Seedream and TikTok's recommendation systems, Seedance pairs strong motion and consistency with ByteDance's signature cost efficiency. The Fast tier is ideal for quick drafts and high-volume work, while the standard tier steps up quality with synchronized audio for finished pieces.

Frame from a Seedance 2.0 sample clip
A still from a clip made with Seedance 2.0.

What it can do

  • Top value in 2026 benchmark round-ups
  • Fast and standard quality tiers
  • Optional synchronized audio
  • Wide aspect-ratio support

Pricing: Available on Max plans and above, when video generation is enabled. Uses video generation credits.

Benchmarks

Value rank
#1 in several round-ups
Resolution
480p–720p
Price
from ~$0.70 / video

Pros and cons

What works

  • Exceptional price-to-quality
  • Fast tier great for drafts and volume
  • Flexible aspect ratios and optional audio

Trade-offs

  • Caps at 720p, no 4K
  • Top-end realism trails Veo

The verdict

Seedance 2.0 is the budget overachiever of AI video — frequently the best value in head-to-head tests. For social clips, drafts and high-volume production where cost rules, it's an outstanding default, with optional audio when you need a finished result.

Best for: High-volume, cost-sensitive social and product video.

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Questions

Does Seedance 2.0 support audio?

Yes — synchronized audio is optional, so you can toggle it on for finished pieces or off for fast, silent drafts.

Further reading

Make something with Seedance 2.0.

Pick Seedance 2.0 in Create and describe what you want. Available on Max plans and above, when video generation is enabled. Uses video generation credits.