Seedance 2.0
8.5/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, Visual quality
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Seedance 2.0 vs OpenAI Sora 2
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Compare Seedance 2.0 and OpenAI Sora 2 by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.
OpenAI Sora 2
7.2/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Human appearance, Visual quality
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Seedance 2.0
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Score records last updated: Seedance 2.0 · OpenAI Sora 2
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | Seedance 2.0 | OpenAI Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | Seedance 2.08.6/10 | OpenAI Sora 27.4/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | Seedance 2.08.8/10 | OpenAI Sora 28.2/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | Seedance 2.08.7/10 | OpenAI Sora 27.8/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | Seedance 2.08.4/10 | OpenAI Sora 28.4/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | Seedance 2.09.2/10 | OpenAI Sora 28.0/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | Seedance 2.08.8/10 | OpenAI Sora 26.8/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | Seedance 2.0 | OpenAI Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | Seedance 2.08.2/10 | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | Seedance 2.07.0/10 | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | Seedance 2.08.4/10 | OpenAI Sora 26.0/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | Seedance 2.07.4/10 | OpenAI Sora 26.5/10 |
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Seedance 2.0
Text to video4 s16:9audio on
- 480p
- $0.63per video · $0.1575/s
- 720p
- $1.40per video · $0.35/s
- 1080p
- $3.46per video · $0.865/s
OpenAI Sora 2
- Generation unavailable
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Formats, inputs and controls
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New clip · maximum
- Seedance 2.0
- 15 s
- OpenAI Sora 2
- 12 s
Max resolution
- Seedance 2.0
- 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route
- OpenAI Sora 2
- 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait)
Audio output
- Seedance 2.0
- Supported
- OpenAI Sora 2
- Supported
Compare all 18 specificationsClose the full specification tableCheck references, audio, camera controls and output formats.
| Key spec | Seedance 2.0 | OpenAI Sora 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | 480p: $0.1575/s720p: $0.35/s1080p: $0.865/s | Generation unavailable |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Supported (video edit and extend) | Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route |
| First/Last frame | Supported (1 start image + optional end image in i2v) | Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route |
| Reference image / style reference | Ref2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start image | Supported (single start image; no style-reference stack) |
| Reference video | Supported (up to 3 video references, video edit, or extension clips) | Not supported |
| Max resolution | 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route | 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait) |
| New clip · maximum | 15 sText to video, Image to video, Image references: 4–15 s | 12 sText to video, Image to video: 4 / 8 / 12 s |
| Extension · added duration | 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 s | Not supported |
| Aspect ratios | Auto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16 | 16:9 / 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 | Advanced | Basic |
| 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 2.0: fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · seed.bytedance.com · docs.byteplus.com (1) · docs.byteplus.com (2)
OpenAI Sora 2: maxvideoai.com · platform.openai.com · openai.com (1) · openai.com (2)
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Quick answers about Seedance 2.0 vs OpenAI Sora 2 on MaxVideoAI (pricing, modes, specs, and why results differ).
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Which is better: Seedance 2.0 or OpenAI Sora 2?
It depends on your workflow. Use the scorecard and specs to compare control, references, audio, pricing, and generation limits, then open each engine profile for full details.
Which is cheaper on MaxVideoAI?
- Seedance 2.0 — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 480p: $0.63 per video ($0.1575/s); 720p: $1.40 per video ($0.35/s); 1080p: $3.46 per video ($0.865/s).
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Generation unavailable.
- Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Seedance 2.0 and OpenAI Sora 2?
- Reference image / style reference — Seedance 2.0: Ref2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start image; OpenAI Sora 2: supported (single start image; no style-reference stack).
- Max resolution: Seedance 2.0 is 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route vs OpenAI Sora 2 is 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait).
Can I start from text, an image or a video?
- Seedance 2.0 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (video edit and extend).
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route.
Can I use start and end frames or references?
- Seedance 2.0 — First/Last frame: Supported (1 start image + optional end image in i2v); Reference image / style reference: Ref2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start image; Reference video: Supported (up to 3 video references, video edit, or extension clips).
- OpenAI Sora 2 — First/Last frame: Not exposed in current MaxVideoAI route; Reference image / style reference: Supported (single start image; no style-reference stack); Reference video: Not supported.
What resolutions, durations and aspect ratios are available?
- Seedance 2.0 — Max resolution: 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route; New clip · maximum: 15 s. Text to video, Image to video, Image references: 4–15 s. Extension · added duration: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 s. Aspect ratios: Auto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Max resolution: 720p (1280×720 landscape; 720×1280 portrait); New clip · maximum: 12 s. Text to video, Image to video: 4 / 8 / 12 s. Extension · added duration: Not supported. Aspect ratios: 16:9 / 9:16. Duration choices depend on mode and resolution; check the creation settings.
Can the models generate audio and lip sync?
- Seedance 2.0 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
- Seedance 2.0 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
- OpenAI Sora 2 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
Why can results differ between these models?
Models interpret instructions, visual references, and generation constraints differently.
Where can I find full specs, controls, and more prompt examples?
Open the full engine profiles for complete specs, controls, and more prompts: /models/seedance-2-0 and /models/sora-2. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.
What are Seedance 2.0 and OpenAI Sora 2?
Seedance 2.0 and OpenAI Sora 2 are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.