What changed
Seedance 2.0 is the newer Seedance AI video workflow with stronger multi-shot continuity, broader reference inputs, and a more current audio-first production path than Seedance 1.5 Pro.
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Seedance 1.5 Pro vs Seedance 2.0
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How to choose
Compare Seedance 1.5 Pro and Seedance 2.0 to see what changed between the older Seedance Pro workflow and the current Seedance AI video model in native audio, multi-shot continuity, and reference workflows. Use this page to understand the trade-offs quickly before moving to the current Seedance model, the Seedance AI video examples page, or the exact Seedance video workflow that fits your use case.
When to stay on Seedance 1.5 Pro
Stay on Seedance 1.5 Pro when you mainly need short, repeatable clips, simpler camera setups, and an older workflow that is already validated in production.
When to upgrade to Seedance 2.0
Upgrade when you need better shot-to-shot continuity, richer native audio workflows, or a more flexible current model for higher-value creative work.
Best use cases
Use this page to decide between a supported older Seedance workflow for short controlled clips and the current Seedance 2.0 workflow for multi-shot ads, launches, and more ambitious reference-driven sequences.
Seedance 1.5 Pro
7.5/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, Visual quality
Seedance 2.0
8.5/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, Visual quality
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Independent examples, with different prompts and settings.
Seedance 1.5 Pro
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These are MaxVideoAI editorial assessments, not same-prompt test results. The dates below record score updates. MaxVideoAI sells access to the models it covers.
Score records last updated: Seedance 1.5 Pro · Seedance 2.0
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | Seedance 1.5 Pro | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.8/10 | Seedance 2.08.6/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | Seedance 1.5 Pro8.0/10 | Seedance 2.08.8/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.6/10 | Seedance 2.08.7/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.4/10 | Seedance 2.08.4/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | Seedance 1.5 Pro8.1/10 | Seedance 2.09.2/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.5/10 | Seedance 2.08.8/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | Seedance 1.5 Pro | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.2/10 | Seedance 2.08.2/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | Seedance 1.5 Pro6.8/10 | Seedance 2.07.0/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.1/10 | Seedance 2.08.4/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | Seedance 1.5 Pro7.2/10 | Seedance 2.07.4/10 |
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What will your video cost?
Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.
Seedance 1.5 Pro
- Generation unavailable
Seedance 2.0
Text to video5 s16:9audio on
- 480p
- $0.78per video · $0.156/s
- 720p
- $1.75per video · $0.35/s
- 1080p
- $4.32per video · $0.864/s
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Formats, inputs and controls
Check duration, resolution, supported inputs and controls. Open each model’s guide for its full feature set.
New clip · maximum
- Seedance 1.5 Pro
- 12 s
- Seedance 2.0
- 15 s
Max resolution
- Seedance 1.5 Pro
- T2V: 480p/720p; I2V: 480p/720p/1080p
- Seedance 2.0
- 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route
Audio output
- Seedance 1.5 Pro
- Supported
- Seedance 2.0
- Supported
Compare all 18 specificationsClose the full specification tableCheck references, audio, camera controls and output formats.
| Key spec | Seedance 1.5 Pro | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | Generation unavailable | 480p: $0.156/s720p: $0.35/s1080p: $0.864/s |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Not supported | Supported (video edit and extend) |
| First/Last frame | Supported (I2V start image + optional end frame) | Supported (1 start image + optional end image in i2v) |
| Reference image / style reference | Single start image; optional end frame in I2V | Ref2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start image |
| Reference video | Not supported | Supported (up to 3 video references, video edit, or extension clips) |
| Max resolution | T2V: 480p/720p; I2V: 480p/720p/1080p | 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route |
| New clip · maximum | 12 sText to video, Image to video: 4–12 s | 15 sText to video, Image to video, Image references: 4–15 s |
| Extension · added duration | Not supported | 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 s |
| Aspect ratios | 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16 | Auto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16 |
| FPS options | 24 | 24 |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio output | Supported | Supported |
| Native audio generation | Supported | Supported |
| Lip sync | Supported | Supported |
| Camera / motion controls | camera_fixed + prompt-based controls | Advanced |
| Watermark | No (MaxVideoAI) | No (MaxVideoAI) |
Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Capabilities available in MaxVideoAI. Provider sources below; their verification dates are not recorded here.
Seedance 1.5 Pro: fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3)
Seedance 2.0: fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · seed.bytedance.com · docs.byteplus.com (1) · docs.byteplus.com (2)
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Short answers to help you decide whether to stay on Seedance 1.5 Pro or move to Seedance 2.0.
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What changed between Seedance 1.5 Pro and Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 is the newer model with stronger multi-shot continuity, broader reference workflows, and the current Seedance path for production work. Seedance 1.5 Pro remains useful for shorter, simpler, repeatable clips.
Is Seedance 2.0 better than Seedance 1.5 Pro?
For most current workflows, yes. Seedance 2.0 is the better default if you want the current Seedance AI video model for continuity, flexibility, and broader production use, while Seedance 1.5 Pro remains useful as an older Seedance Pro setup for shorter clips.
When should I upgrade from Seedance 1.5 Pro to Seedance 2.0?
Upgrade when you need better multi-shot behavior, richer native audio workflows, or more headroom for current prompt and reference-driven production. If your existing 1.5 Pro workflow is already stable for short clips, you do not need to move every job immediately.
Is Seedance 1.5 Pro still good enough for some workflows?
Yes. It still fits short, repeatable cinematic clips and teams that already have validated prompt patterns on 1.5 Pro and do not need the broader 2.0 workflow yet.
Which model is better for multi-shot and native audio?
Seedance 2.0 is the better choice for multi-shot continuity and the more current native-audio workflow. Seedance 1.5 Pro is better treated as a simpler older option for shorter clips.