Is Seedance 2.0 Free? Pricing, Free Trial & Credit System Explained (2026)
Complete breakdown of Seedance 2.0 pricing: free trial details, Pro and Business plan costs, credit system explained, and how it compares to Runway, Pika, and Sora pricing.
"Is Seedance 2.0 free?" is the most common question we get. The short answer: there's a free trial, and paid plans are competitively priced compared to Runway, Pika, and direct Sora access.
Here's a complete breakdown of what each plan includes, how credits work, and how the pricing compares to alternatives.
Plans & Pricing
Free Trial
- Feature
- 1 complimentary generation
- Feature
- 720p output
- Feature
- Seedance 2.0 model
- Feature
- No credit card required
- Feature
- Watermarked output
Pro
- Feature
- 4,500 credits/month
- Feature
- 1080p output
- Feature
- All models (Seedance + Sora + Veo)
- Feature
- Commercial license
- Feature
- No watermark
- Feature
- Priority generation queue
Business
- Feature
- 16,000 credits/month
- Feature
- 1080p output
- Feature
- All models (Seedance + Sora + Veo)
- Feature
- Commercial license
- Feature
- API access
- Feature
- Team collaboration
- Feature
- Dedicated support
How Credits Work
Credits are the universal currency across all models. Different models and settings consume different amounts:
| Setting | Credits used |
|---|---|
| 5s clip at 720p | ~100 credits |
| 5s clip at 1080p | ~200 credits |
| 10s clip at 1080p | ~400 credits |
| 12s clip at 1080p (Seedance max) | ~500 credits |
With a Pro plan (4,500 credits/month), you can generate approximately 22 five-second clips at 1080p or 45 clips at 720p per month.
How Does This Compare to Competitors?
| Platform | Entry price★ | Credits/videos included | Models available |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeedanceVideo.app | $19.90/mo | 4,500 credits (~22 clips) | 3 models |
| Runway (Gen-4) | $15/mo | 625 credits (~6 clips) | 1 model |
| Pika | $10/mo | 700 credits (~7 clips) | 1 model |
| ChatGPT Pro (Sora) | $200/mo | ~50 clips (soft limit) | 1 model |
| Kling | $9.90/mo | 660 credits | 1 model |
| SeedanceVideo offers the best value per dollar with multi-model access included. | |||
Pricing Breakdown: Cost Per Video
- 0
- Free trial cost
- 0¢
- Cost per clip (Pro)
- 0
- AI models included
- 0
- Hidden fees
At $19.90/month for ~22 clips, the effective cost is roughly $0.90 per 5-second 1080p video. That includes access to three different AI models — significantly cheaper than using Runway ($2.50/clip) or Sora via ChatGPT Pro ($4/clip) separately.
Need More Credits?
For users who need occasional extra capacity, credit top-up packs are available without changing your plan. These credits don't expire at the end of the month — they roll over until used.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Seedance 2.0 really free?
- There is a free trial with one complimentary generation at 720p. After that, paid plans start at $19.90/month. There is no permanently free tier with unlimited generations.
- Do unused credits roll over?
- Monthly plan credits reset each billing cycle. However, credit top-up packs purchased separately do not expire and roll over until used.
- Can I switch between monthly and yearly billing?
- Yes. You can switch at any time from your account settings. Yearly billing offers a discount compared to monthly.
- Do I need a Chinese payment app?
- No. SeedanceVideo.app accepts international credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and PayPal. No Alipay or WeChat Pay needed.
- Is there a refund policy?
- If you are unsatisfied within the first 7 days and have not used more than 500 credits, you can request a full refund through the support portal.
- Can I use generated videos commercially?
- Yes. All paid plans include a commercial license for generated content. The free trial output includes a watermark.
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