Seedance vs LTX
Seedance vs LTX: which AI video model should you use?
Verdict
Use LTX 2 for previs, placeholders, and timing tests: at 9 credits (about $0.09) per clip it is the cheapest real generator on ManifoldGen. Use Seedance 2 for anything an audience sees: it follows complex prompts, keeps characters coherent, and generates audio from about $1.28 per 5s, roughly 14x the price of an LTX preview.
Seedance 2
- ✓Quality benchmark for cinematic motion with reliable prompt following
- ✓Native synchronized audio and 1080p output
- ✓Five variants cover fast drafts, image-to-video, and reference-guided work
LTX 2 & LTX 2.3
- ✓Cheapest clips on the platform from 9 credits (about $0.09)
- ✓LTX 2.3 provides a dependable 1080p image-to-video lane
- ✓Built for previs, placeholders, and editorial timing work
Specs side by side
| Seedance 2 | LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per clip | From 128 credits (~$1.28), $0.334/s full quality | From 9 credits (~$0.09) for LTX 2 text-to-video |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1080p via LTX 2.3 image-to-video |
| Native audio | Yes, synchronized | No, silent output |
| Input modes | Text, image, reference | Text and image |
| Durations | 4-10s | 5-6s text-to-video, 6s image-to-video |
| Best for | Final hero shots | Previs and still-image animation |
| Vendor | ByteDance | Lightricks |
Seedance 2 and LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 on real prompts
Genuine ManifoldGen generations from our public gallery — hover any card for its prompt.
Choose Seedance 2 if
- Choose Seedance if the video faces customers or needs native sound
- Choose Seedance if character action must stay coherent across seconds
- Choose Seedance if reference-guided brand consistency matters
Choose LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 if
- Choose LTX if you need dozens of cheap animatics to lock timing first
- Choose LTX 2.3 if your job is animating a still into dependable 1080p motion
- Choose LTX if iteration speed beats per-clip fidelity in your workflow
Frequently asked questions
+How much cheaper is LTX than Seedance?
LTX 2 text-to-video starts at 9 credits (about $0.09) per clip. Seedance 2 full-quality text-to-video costs $0.334 per second, about $1.67 for 5 seconds, so an LTX preview costs a fraction of one Seedance render.
+Do I need separate accounts or API keys for Seedance and LTX?
No. Both models are available under one ManifoldGen key and one prepaid credit balance, so switching between them mid-project costs nothing.
+Which model should I use to animate a still image?
Both handle image input, but they differ: LTX 2.3 is a dependable, affordable 1080p animation lane, while Seedance image-to-video produces more cinematic, prompt-driven motion. Test both on one balance before committing.
More comparisons
Try both on your own prompt
Seedance 2 and LTX 2 & LTX 2.3 run on the same balance — switch models mid-project.