Seedance vs Wan
Seedance vs Wan: which AI video model should you use?
Verdict
Pick Seedance 2 when the clip ships: it renders 720p or 1080p with synchronized audio and strong prompt following from about $1.28 per 5s. Pick Wan when volume matters more than polish: at roughly half the price (from 90 credits, about $0.90 per 5s), it is the workhorse for drafts and social content, but it is silent and tops out at 720p.
Seedance 2
- ✓Generates synchronized native audio, so dialogue-ready clips need no separate sound pass
- ✓Renders up to 1080p and supports image-to-video plus reference-guided generation
- ✓Strong prompt adherence and character coherence through multi-subject action
Wan
- ✓About half the cost of Seedance Fast at roughly $0.15 per second of video
- ✓Handles broad visual styles and camera-move prompting reliably
- ✓Best price-to-versatility ratio for drafts, style tests, and high-volume social clips
Specs side by side
| Seedance 2 | Wan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 5s clip | From 128 credits (~$1.28), $0.334/s at full quality | From 90 credits (~$0.90), $0.15/s |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 720p |
| Native audio | Yes, synchronized | No, add audio separately |
| Input modes | Text, image, reference | Text only |
| Durations | 4-10s | Varies by request |
| Best for | Final cinematic shots | Drafts and volume content |
| Vendor | ByteDance | Alibaba |
Seedance 2 and Wan on real prompts
Genuine ManifoldGen generations from our public gallery — hover any card for its prompt.
Choose Seedance 2 if
- Choose Seedance if the clip is client-facing and needs sound baked in
- Choose Seedance if you need 1080p delivery or reference-guided brand consistency
- Choose Seedance if complex multi-subject action must survive the render
Choose Wan if
- Choose Wan if you are generating dozens of drafts or A/B style explorations
- Choose Wan if 720p silent output is enough because you add music in post
- Choose Wan if budget per clip is the hard constraint at scale
Frequently asked questions
+How much does Wan cost compared to Seedance?
Wan starts at 90 credits (about $0.90) per 5-second clip at $0.15 per second. Seedance 2 text-to-video runs $0.334 per second at full quality (about $1.67 per 5s) and starts from 128 credits, so Wan is roughly half the cost per clip.
+Can I switch between Seedance and Wan without changing accounts?
Yes. Both run on the same ManifoldGen API key and prepaid credit balance, so you can draft with Wan and finish shots with Seedance without any migration or new billing.
+Does either model generate audio with the video?
Only Seedance generates synchronized audio. Wan output is silent; most creators add music or SFX afterward using ManifoldGen audio services like full music tracks at $0.35 flat.
More comparisons
Try both on your own prompt
Seedance 2 and Wan run on the same balance — switch models mid-project.