No subscription · Pay as you go · Credits never expire

Seedance 2.1 Pricing for Every Creator

Flexible, pay-as-you-go Seedance 2.1 credits for AI video generation anytime.

Starter

$9.9

one-time · no subscription

160 credits included
1080p export, No watermark
Commercial use license
Standard queue speed
Email support

Standard

$29.9

one-time · no subscription

580 credits included
Faster HD generation
1080p export, No watermark
Commercial use license
Priority queue speed
Priority support (email)

How Credits Work — Resolution × Duration

Credits scale with resolution and clip duration. Mix freely — any resolution, any length, within one project.

Standard Definition

480p

5 credit / second

Best for drafts, previews, social stories

4-second clip (min)20 credits

10-second clip50 credits

15-second clip (max)75 credits

10 clips × 15s750 credits

High Definition

720p

10 credit / second

Best for YouTube, social media, presentations

4-second clip (min)40 credits

10-second clip100 credits

15-second clip (max)150 credits

10 clips × 15s1,500 credits

Full HD

1080p

25 credit / second

Best for ads, client deliverables, commercial work

4-second clip (min)100 credits

10-second clip250 credits

15-second clip (max)375 credits

10 clips × 15s3,750 credits

Credit Calculator

See exactly how many credits you need before buying.

Resolution

Clip duration: 15s

Number of clips

1,500

credits needed

Recommended: Business pack (3,330 credits for $99.9)

You'll have 1,830 credits left over.

Plan Comparison

Compare All Plans Side by Side

Every feature, every detail — so you can choose with confidence.

Seedance 2.1 plan feature comparison
Feature	Starter$9.9 / 160cr	Standard$29.9 / 580cr	Pro ★$49.9 / 1100cr	Pro$99.9 / 3330cr
Credits & Value
Total credits	160	580	1100	3330
Cost per credit	$0.062	$0.052	$0.045	$0.030
Discount vs Starter	—	17% off	27% off	52% off
Credits expiry	Never	Never	Never	Never
Resolution & Output Quality
480p export (5 cr/s)	✓	✓	✓	✓
720p HD export (10 cr/s)	✓	✓	✓	✓
1080p Full HD (25 cr/s)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Max clip length	15s	15s	15s	15s
Generation Modes
Text-to-Video	✓	✓	✓	✓
Image-to-Video	✓	✓	✓	✓
Video Remix	✗	✓	✓	✓
Chat-based editing	✗	✓	✓	✓
Advanced Features
Native audio output	✓	✓	✓	✓
AI Avatars	✗	✗	✓	✓
Watermark removal	✗	✗	✓	✓
Object replacement	✗	✗	✓	✓
50+ Template library	✗	✗	✓	✓
API access (beta)	✗	✗	✗	✓
Render priority	Standard	High	Priority	Fastest
Commercial license	✓ Full	✓ Full	✓ Full	✓ Full

Credits Explained

Everything About Seedance 2.1 Credits

Credits are the currency of Seedance 2.1. Here's exactly how they work — no surprises.

Credit consumption formula

Duration

clip length

Rate

by resolution

Credits

per clip

15s

max length

480p = 5

credits

15s

max length

720p = 10

150

credits

15s

max length

1080p = 25

375

credits

Credits never expire

Buy when the price is right and use whenever you're ready. No rush, no pressure.

Failed generations are refunded

If anything goes wrong, your credits come back automatically. You only pay for what works.

Chat edits are free

Refining a clip in chat — adjusting lighting, camera speed, background — uses no additional credits.

Secure one-time purchase

All payments via Stripe. No recurring charges. No surprise billing. Nothing to cancel.

Credits per pack — at a glance

Starter

160 cr$9.9

Standard

580 cr$29.9

Pro

1,100 cr$49.9

Business

3,330 cr$99.9

1080p × 15s clips you can make per pack

Starter

~1 clip375cr ea

Standard

~6 clips375cr ea

Pro

~12 clips375cr ea

Business

~37 clips375cr ea

Based on 1080p at 15 seconds per clip (375 credits each)

Use Cases

What Can You Make with Your Credits?

Real-world scenarios with exact credit costs — so you know what each pack covers.

Social Media Creator — TikTok & YouTube

Running a channel, posting 3× per week. Need fresh B-roll, intros, and transitions at 720p for speed and quality balance.

10s B-roll intro (720p)100 credits

5s animated transition (720p)50 credits

Weekly: 3 videos, avg 2 clips each~600 cr / week

Recommended → Standard pack580 cr / $29.9

Marketing Team — Ad Campaign

3 ad variants at 1080p for paid social. Each is a 10s product spot.

10s ad spot (1080p)250 credits

3 variants + 2 revisions each~1,250 credits

Recommended → Pro pack1100 cr / $49.9

E-commerce Brand — Product Launch

Launching a new SKU. 720p demo clips for product pages, 1080p hero for paid ads.

Product page clip 5s (720p)50 credits

Paid ad 10s (1080p)250 credits

Recommended → Standard or Pro580–1100 cr

Educator — 12-Lesson Course

Each lesson gets an animated intro and explainer clip at 720p.

Lesson intro 5s (720p)50 credits

Full course: 12 lessons × 2~1,200 credits

Recommended → Standard pack580 cr / $29.9

Agency / Freelancer — Multi-Client Month

3 clients, each needing 4 ad creatives at 1080p (10s) plus 2 revision rounds each.

4 ads × 3 clients (1080p, 10s)3,000 credits

+ 6 revision rounds (1080p, 10s)+1,500 credits

Total for the month~4,500 credits

Recommended → 2× Pro2200 cr / $99.8

Return on Investment

What's the Real Cost of Not Using Seedance 2.1?

Compare what you'd spend on traditional video production versus what Seedance 2.1 actually costs.

97%

cost reduction vs freelance production

150×

faster than a traditional pipeline

$0.08

cost per second of 1080p video (Pro pack)

subscription fee. ever.

Cost comparison — same deliverable

TaskTraditionalSeedance 2.1

10s product ad, 1080p$800–$3,000~$7.50

3 ad variations$2,400–$9,000~$22.50

10s YouTube B-roll, 720p$300–$800~$2.55

Course explainer 5s$200–$500~$1.28

10-clip social campaign$3,000–$10,000~$25.50

The text-rendering alone is a generational leap. I shipped three product ads in the time it used to take to brief an agency. The ROI is honestly absurd.

Marcus T.

Senior Video Producer · DTC Brand Agency

ROI Calculator

Enter your current video production setup to see your potential savings.

Videos per month

Resolution

Current cost per video

Current monthly spend$5,000

With Seedance 2.1~$199.8 (2× Business)

Credits needed3,750

Monthly savings$4800

Savings rate96%

* Estimates based on 15s clips (max duration) at selected resolution. Traditional costs are industry averages.

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FAQ

Pricing Page FAQ for Seedance 2.1

Credits, plans, resolutions, and how pay-as-you-go works — in plain language.

What is included in each Seedance 2.1 plan?

Each plan provides a specific number of credits that can be used to generate AI videos. Credits never expire and can be applied to 480p, 720p, or 1080p video generation depending on the plan.

How do I use credits with Seedance 2.1?

Credits are deducted based on video resolution and duration. For example, 480p costs 5 credit/second, 720p costs 10 credits/second, and 1080p costs 25 credits/second. Mix resolutions freely within your project.

Do I need a subscription to use Seedance 2.1?

No. Seedance 2.1 is pay-as-you-go. Buy credits as needed with no recurring monthly fees or hidden costs.

Can I generate commercial videos with Seedance 2.1?

Yes. All paid plans include a commercial use license, allowing you to use generated videos for ads, client projects, and revenue-generating content.

What resolutions are supported for video exports?

Seedance 2.1 supports 480p (SD), 720p (HD), and 1080p (Full HD). Higher resolutions consume more credits per second.

Can I try Seedance 2.1 before buying credits?

Yes. New users receive 30 free credits to test the platform and generate videos without payment.

Can I use credits for different generation modes?

Yes. Credits can be applied to text-to-video, image-to-video, remixing clips, or chat-based editing — all within the browser.

How do I know how many credits I need for my video?

Use the Seedance 2.1 credit calculator to estimate the total credits required based on clip length, number of clips, and resolution before purchasing.