Seedance 2.0 vs Seedance 2.5.
Seedance 2.5 is the newer model. Seedance 2.0 is cheaper and adds an extra aspect ratio. Here is where they differ, from the specs on each model page.
Seedance 2.0 vs Seedance 2.5, at a glance
| At a glance | Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | ByteDance |
| Credit cost | Seedance 2.0 costs from 10 credits (5s at 480p) up to 68 credits (15s at 720p), scaling with duration and resolution. | Seedance 2.5 costs from 13 credits (5s at 480p) up to 87 credits (15s at 720p), scaling with duration and resolution. Sound adds 2 credits. |
| Clip lengths | 5s, 10s, 15s | 5s, 10s, 15s |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p | 480p, 720p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9, 9:21 | 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, 21:9 |
| Plan needed | Seedance 2.0 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). | Seedance 2.5 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). |
| Strongest at | Exceptional motion quality — movement that reads as intentional, not warped. | Realistic text to video: describe the scene and the model builds it. |
Specs and credit costs come from Lovino's model pages and were checked in October 2026. Models are updated by their makers, so check the model page for the current numbers.
The honest answer.
Neither model wins every job. Here's where each one earns its place.
Pick Seedance 2.0 when
- Cost matters: it starts at 10 credits and tops out at 68, against 13 and 87 for Seedance 2.5.
- You want the 9:21 tall-wide shape, which Seedance 2.5 does not list.
- You want image-to-video from a starting frame. Seedance 2.0 supports it, and Seedance 2.5 does not accept a person's face as a start photo.
- You want a measured wait: about three minutes a clip, longer with audio on.
Pick Seedance 2.5 when
- You are writing a scene from text and want realistic text-to-video.
- You want sound on one toggle. It adds 2 credits.
- You want ByteDance's newest video model on Lovino.
- No person's face is involved: it does not accept a face as reference or start photo.
What we cannot tell you yet
- Seedance 2.5 has no measured generation time on Lovino yet, so this page does not compare wait times.
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| Plan | Per month | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 3 credits per day |
| Plus | $7.99 | 50 credits per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | 200 credits per month |
| Max | $44.99 | 500 credits per month |
Questions, answered.
What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 and 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is the newer model, aimed at realistic text-to-video with sound on one toggle. Seedance 2.0 costs less per clip and supports an extra aspect ratio. Seedance 2.5 does not accept a person's face as a reference or start photo.
Which is cheaper?
Seedance 2.0 costs from 10 credits (5s at 480p) up to 68 credits (15s at 720p), scaling with duration and resolution. Seedance 2.5 costs from 13 credits (5s at 480p) up to 87 credits (15s at 720p), scaling with duration and resolution. Sound adds 2 credits.
Do both make sound?
Yes, as an option. On Seedance 2.0 audio is off by default and adds roughly six minutes. On Seedance 2.5 it is a toggle that adds 2 credits.
Can Seedance 2.5 use a face reference?
No. For the same AI face across clips, use MiniMax H3 with the Face chip. Use Seedance 2.5 for text-to-video realism with sound.
Can I use Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5 on one plan?
Yes. Both run in the same studio and draw from the same credit balance, so you can run the same prompt through each and keep the better result. Paid plans start at $7.99/month.
Do I need a paid plan for Seedance 2.0 or Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.0 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max). Seedance 2.5 requires a paid plan (Plus, Pro or Max).
The fastest way to decide is to see for yourself
Run the same prompt through both models and compare the clips.