Seedance 2.0: ByteDance's Audio-First AI Video Model
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's AI video model. It generates 4 to 15 second clips at 720p with synced audio baked into the same generation pass. Raw API pricing starts at $0.108 per second on the Economy tier and $0.2419 per second on Priority, both far cheaper than CapCut Pro's monthly subscription markup. Slates ships both tiers with credit-based pricing, plus your own fal.ai API key for the Priority tier on Slates Pro.
| Tier | Fast | Standard | Watermark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | $0.108/s | $0.138/s | Removed automatically |
| Priority | $0.2419/s | $0.3024/s | None |
Verified 2026-04-10. Both tiers live in Slates via user-selectable toggle.
What Seedance 2.0 actually does
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's text-to-video and image-to-video model. It outputs short clips with audio generated in the same pass as the picture.
That audio-first design is the thing that makes it different from everything else on the market.
Most other video models give you silent footage. You score the audio in post. You spend an extra hour matching sound effects to visual events. Seedance bakes the sound effects, ambient noise, and any spoken dialogue right into the clip during generation.
The model launched publicly in early April 2026 after a few weeks in private beta. It runs at 720p today and the team has signaled native 2K support is rolling out next. Clip length is generous: anywhere from 4 to 15 seconds in a single generation. Most competitors top out at 5 to 10 seconds per clip.
If you're coming from CapCut or Dreamina, you've already used Seedance. It's the same model that powers the video generation features inside both apps.
The difference is that going through CapCut means a monthly subscription with credit caps. Going through the raw API means you pay per second of footage you actually generate. And nothing else.
Real pricing breakdown
Seedance 2.0 has two access tiers. Both are live in Slates as a user-selectable toggle in the prompt settings.
The Economy tier runs at raw API pricing of $0.108 per second for Fast and $0.138 per second for Standard. Watermark removal is handled automatically inside the same call, so the price you see is the price you pay. The tradeoff is queue time, which can stretch during peak hours. Economy is credits-only.
The Priority tier runs at $0.2419 per second for Fast and $0.3024 per second for Standard. No watermark, faster queue, more predictable turnaround. Roughly 2.2x the cost of Economy, but worth it for client work where queue reliability matters more than per-clip margin. Priority is available on Slates credits, and Slates Pro users can also bring their own fal.ai API key to pay these rates directly.
Compare that to CapCut Pro at $19 per month for limited credits, or Dreamina at similar pricing with similar caps. A 10 second Seedance clip at the Economy raw rate costs $1.08.
So if you're generating more than a handful of clips a month, Slates wins easily.
Where Seedance fits in a real workflow
Seedance is the right call when the shot needs audio in the clip and the subject is a product, an environment, or a stylized character. Product launch shots are a great fit. Food and beverage close-ups work well. Ambient nature footage too. The audio sync alone saves an entire pass of post-production sound design.
Where Seedance falls down is realistic human work. ByteDance shipped strict content filters after legal pressure from Disney, Paramount, Netflix, and Sony around deepfake misuse. Realistic human face references get rejected, even AI-generated ones. So if you need character-consistent work across multiple shots, Kling 3.0 or Veo 3.1 are the safer picks.
Most production workflows end up using Seedance for b-roll and product shots, then switching to Kling for character-driven scenes. That's why Slates exposes both side by side. Same tool, same timeline, no juggling between providers.
How to use Seedance 2.0 without a CapCut subscription
The fastest path is to install Slates and turn on the Seedance toggle. Pick Economy or Priority based on how patient you are with the queue, write your prompt, and generate. The desktop app handles the generation, the watermark removal, and the file management for you.
The cost difference between credit-based access and a CapCut subscription pays for itself within the first 50 to 100 clips. After that, you're just keeping the savings.
Frequently asked questions
What is Seedance 2.0?+
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's AI video generation model. It outputs 4 to 15 second clips at 720p with synced audio generated in the same pass as the video. It's the model that powers video generation in CapCut and Dreamina, and it's also accessible through APIs at much lower per-second cost than either subscription product.
How much does Seedance 2.0 cost per second?+
Raw API pricing for Seedance 2.0 Economy is $0.108 per second Fast and $0.138 per second Standard, both with watermark removed automatically. Priority is $0.2419 per second Fast and $0.3024 per second Standard with no watermark and faster queue times. Both tiers ship in Slates with credit-based pricing, and Slates Pro users can also bring their own fal.ai API key for the Priority tier.
Does Seedance 2.0 always generate audio?+
Yes. Audio generation is built into the model architecture and runs in the same pass as the video. Every clip includes sound effects, ambient audio, and any dialogue that fits the prompt. There's no toggle to disable it and no separate charge for it. If you don't want the audio, mute it in your editor after generation.
Why does Seedance 2.0 reject my face reference images?+
ByteDance added strict content filters after Disney, Paramount, Netflix, and Sony raised legal concerns about deepfake misuse. The filters block realistic human face references, including AI-generated faces. If you need character-consistent work across multiple shots, Kling 3.0 or Veo 3.1 are better picks because their content policies are less restrictive for face references.
Is Seedance 2.0 better than Kling 3.0?+
They're built for different jobs. Seedance is better when you need audio in the clip, when you're generating product or ambient footage, and when you want the lowest cost per second. Kling is better for character work, for multi-shot dialogue scenes, and for projects where you need precise camera control. Most production workflows benefit from using both depending on the shot.
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