Choose Seedance for control
Seedance reaches 15 seconds and combines references, video editing, extension, motion controls, audio, and resolutions from 480p through 4K.
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Seedance 2.0 vs Google Veo 3.1 Fast
See what each model can create. Compare quality, controls and price.
How to choose
Compare Seedance 2.0 with Google Veo 3.1 Fast when deciding between a broad 15-second reference and editing workflow or a focused eight-second fast-production route. Both support audio and 4K, but they organize controls and pricing differently.
Quick verdict
Choose Seedance 2.0 for longer, reference-heavy production that may need video editing, extension, motion controls, or broader aspect ratios. Choose Google Veo 3.1 Fast for shorter rapid iterations with first-last-frame control and a simpler resolution-based price ladder.
Choose Veo Fast for iteration
Veo Fast focuses on rapid eight-second production with audio, references, first and last frames, extension, and up to 4K.
Different pricing systems
Seedance uses dynamic token pricing, while Veo Fast uses a resolution-based per-second ladder, so neither is universally cheaper.
Long edit or fast shot
Seedance fits extended, edited, reference-rich sequences; Veo Fast fits short ads and shots that benefit from predictable resolution choices.
Seedance 2.0
8.5/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, Visual quality
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
7.6/10Editorial score
Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync
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Independent examples, with different prompts and settings.
Seedance 2.0
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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 2.0 · Google Veo 3.1 Fast
How we benchmark| Criterion · 0–10 | Seedance 2.0 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt. | Seedance 2.08.6/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast8.1/10 |
| Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts. | Seedance 2.08.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.1/10 |
| Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move. | Seedance 2.08.7/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.7/10 |
| Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement. | Seedance 2.08.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.6/10 |
| Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync. | Seedance 2.09.2/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast8.4/10 |
| Creative controlHow much direction the model follows. | Seedance 2.08.8/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.9/10 |
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| Criterion · 0–10 | Seedance 2.0 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time. | Seedance 2.08.2/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.0/10 |
| Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are. | Seedance 2.07.0/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast6.5/10 |
| Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots. | Seedance 2.08.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast7.5/10 |
| Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability. | Seedance 2.07.4/10 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast9.1/10 |
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What will your video cost?
Compare prices by resolution. The final quote depends on your duration, mode and settings.
Seedance 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
Google Veo 3.1 Fast
Text to video4 s16:9audio on
- 720p
- $0.48per video · $0.12/s
- 1080p
- $0.58per video · $0.145/s
- 4K
- $1.44per video · $0.36/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 2.0
- 15 s
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast
- 8 s
Max resolution
- Seedance 2.0
- 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast
- 4K
Audio output
- Seedance 2.0
- Supported
- Google Veo 3.1 Fast
- Supported
Compare all 18 specificationsClose the full specification tableCheck references, audio, camera controls and output formats.
| Key spec | Seedance 2.0 | Google Veo 3.1 Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (MaxVideoAI) | 480p: $0.1575/s720p: $0.35/s1080p: $0.865/s | 720p: $0.12/s1080p: $0.145/s4K: $0.36/s |
| Text-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Image-to-Video | Supported | Supported |
| Video-to-Video | Supported (video edit and extend) | Supported (extend / retake workflows) |
| First/Last frame | Supported (1 start image + optional end image in i2v) | Supported |
| Reference image / style reference | Ref2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start image | Image-to-Video: 1 start image; Reference mode: 1-3 stills |
| Reference video | Supported (up to 3 video references, video edit, or extension clips) | Supported (source clip for extend / retake) |
| Max resolution | 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route | 4K |
| New clip · maximum | 15 sText to video, Image to video, Image references: 4–15 s | 8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 sImage references: 8 s |
| Extension · added duration | 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 s | 7 s |
| Aspect ratios | Auto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:16 | 16:9 / 9:16 |
| FPS options | 24 | 24 fps |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
| Audio output | Supported | Supported |
| Native audio generation | Supported | Supported |
| Lip sync | Supported | Supported |
| Camera / motion controls | Advanced | Prompt-based only |
| 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)
Google Veo 3.1 Fast: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4) · fal.ai (5)
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Answers for choosing a longer controlled workflow or a shorter fast-production route.
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Which model supports longer clips, Seedance 2.0 or Veo 3.1 Fast?
Seedance 2.0 reaches 15 seconds, while Google Veo 3.1 Fast reaches eight seconds. Seedance is the stronger fit when shot length is decisive.
Which model offers more video editing controls?
Seedance 2.0 offers video-to-video editing, extension, references, and motion controls. Veo Fast offers references, first-last-frame control, and extension in a faster focused workflow.
Is Seedance 2.0 cheaper than Veo 3.1 Fast?
There is no universal winner: Seedance uses dynamic token pricing, while Veo Fast uses a per-second ladder that changes by resolution and audio choice.