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Seedance vs Veo

Seedance vs Veo: which AI video model should you use?

Verdict

Pick Seedance 2 for cinematic, character-driven work at 1080p with synchronized audio from about $1.67 per 5s. Pick Veo 3.1 when the shot must look physical: photoreal image-to-video with believable physics and synced sound from 240 credits (~$2.40), or Veo 3.1 Fast at 90 credits when a still needs realistic motion on a budget.

Seedance 2

  • ✓Cinematic motion with strong prompt following and character coherence
  • ✓Native synchronized audio and 1080p output
  • ✓Five variants including reference-guided generation for brand consistency
Open Seedance 2 →

Veo 3.1

  • ✓Photoreal image-to-video with believable physics and synchronized sound
  • ✓Tight prompt adherence at up to 1080p
  • ✓Veo 3.1 Fast animates stills at 90 credits for budget photoreal motion
Open Veo 3.1 →

Specs side by side

Seedance 2Veo 3.1
Price per clipFrom 128 credits (~$1.28), $0.334/s at full qualityFrom 240 credits (~$2.40); Fast from 90 credits
Max resolution1080p1080p
Native audioYes, synchronizedYes, synchronized
Input modesText, image, referenceText, image
Durations4–10s4–8s
Best forNarrative and character-driven shotsPhotoreal stills and physics-heavy motion
VendorByteDanceGoogle

Seedance 2 and Veo 3.1 on real prompts

Genuine ManifoldGen generations from our public gallery — hover any card for its prompt.

A tiny clockwork gardener tends luminous moss on the back of a sleeping stone giant; warm sunrise fog, delicate brass mechanisms, slow macro-to-wide camera pullback, natural wind and birds, whimsical cinematic realism
a woman in a flowing dress running through a field in a moonlit beach, crosses the frame while the environment responds naturally; slow pedestal rise, cinematic 16:9, museum spotlights in gentle haze; natural motion,...
A cinematic five-second study centered on magic forest. Clear subject motion and deliberate camera movement, stable anatomy and spatial coherence, rich environmental detail, family-safe composition, no text or waterma...

Choose Seedance 2 if

  • Choose Seedance if the shot needs character coherence through complex action
  • Choose Seedance if reference-guided brand consistency is part of the workflow
  • Choose Seedance if the five-variant family covers fast drafts through final renders

Choose Veo 3.1 if

  • Choose Veo when the output must look like real footage with physical motion
  • Choose Veo 3.1 Fast when a still needs realistic animation at a low rate
  • Choose Veo if prompt adherence beats cost per clip in your priorities

Frequently asked questions

+What does Veo 3.1 cost versus Seedance 2?

Veo 3.1 runs from 240 credits (~$2.40) per clip, with Veo 3.1 Fast at 90 credits (~$0.90). Seedance 2 full quality is $0.334 per second, about $1.67 per 5-second clip, from 128 credits.

+Which model is better for photoreal footage?

Veo 3.1 is the photoreal flagship on ManifoldGen: realistic motion, synchronized sound, and tight prompt adherence. Seedance 2 is the better all-round cinematic choice for narrative and character work.

+Can I use both Seedance and Veo with one API key?

Yes. Both run on the same ManifoldGen API key and prepaid credit balance, so you can draft with Seedance and reserve Veo for photoreal hero shots.

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Try both on your own prompt

Seedance 2 and Veo 3.1 run on the same balance — switch models mid-project.

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