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Seedance 2.0 vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite

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Compare Seedance 2.0 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite by key specs, pricing, controls, and a scorecard across 10 criteria.

Seedance 2.0

8.5/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Audio & lip sync, Visual quality

Google Veo 3.1 Lite

7.2/10Editorial score

Higher-rated areas: Speed & reliability, Audio & lip sync

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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 Lite

How we benchmark
Criterion · 0–10Seedance 2.0Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Follows your promptHow closely the result follows the prompt.
Seedance 2.08.6/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.8/10
Visual qualityDetail, lighting and visible artifacts.
Seedance 2.08.8/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10
Natural movementHow naturally subjects and cameras move.
Seedance 2.08.7/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.2/10
Human appearanceFaces, hands and body movement.
Seedance 2.08.4/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10
Audio & lip syncSpeech, sound and mouth movement in sync.
Seedance 2.09.2/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite8.1/10
Creative controlHow much direction the model follows.
Seedance 2.08.8/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.5/10
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Criterion · 0–10Seedance 2.0Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Consistency over timeWhether details hold together over time.
Seedance 2.08.2/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.7/10
Readable textHow readable generated text and interfaces are.
Seedance 2.07.0/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite6.1/10
Multi-shot continuityContinuity between different shots.
Seedance 2.08.4/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite7.3/10
Speed & reliabilityGeneration speed and reliability.
Seedance 2.07.4/10
Google Veo 3.1 Lite9.0/10

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 Lite

Text to video4 s16:9audio on
720p
$0.24per video · $0.06/s
1080p
$0.39per video · $0.0975/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 Lite
8 s

Max resolution

Seedance 2.0
4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route
Google Veo 3.1 Lite
1080p

Audio output

Seedance 2.0
Supported
Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Supported
Compare all 18 specificationsClose the full specification tableCheck references, audio, camera controls and output formats.
Seedance 2.0 / Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Key spec
Key specSeedance 2.0Google Veo 3.1 Lite
Pricing (MaxVideoAI)480p: $0.1575/s720p: $0.35/s1080p: $0.865/s720p: $0.06/s1080p: $0.0975/s
Text-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Image-to-VideoSupportedSupported
Video-to-VideoSupported (video edit and extend)Supported (Extend from one source video)
First/Last frameSupported (1 start image + optional end image in i2v)Supported (one start image + one last frame)
Reference image / style referenceRef2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start imageStart image only; no multi-reference stills
Reference videoSupported (up to 3 video references, video edit, or extension clips)Supported (one source clip for Extend)
Max resolution4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route1080p
New clip · maximum15 sText to video, Image to video, Image references: 4–15 s8 sText to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s
Extension · added duration4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 s7 s
Aspect ratiosAuto / 21:9 / 16:9 / 4:3 / 1:1 / 3:4 / 9:1616:9 / 9:16
FPS options2424 fps
Output formatMP4MP4
Audio outputSupportedSupported
Native audio generationSupportedSupported
Lip syncSupportedSupported
Camera / motion controlsAdvancedPrompt-based only
WatermarkNo (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 Lite: maxvideoai.com · fal.ai (1) · fal.ai (2) · fal.ai (3) · fal.ai (4)

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Quick answers about Seedance 2.0 vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite on MaxVideoAI (pricing, modes, specs, and why results differ).

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Which is better: Seedance 2.0 or Google Veo 3.1 Lite?

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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Text to video · 4 s · 16:9 · audio on; 720p: $0.24 per video ($0.06/s); 1080p: $0.39 per video ($0.0975/s).
  • Compare equivalent settings. These are estimates in USD, not reserved quotes.
What are the biggest differences between Seedance 2.0 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite?
  • Reference image / style reference — Seedance 2.0: Ref2V: up to 9 image references; I2V: 1 start image; Google Veo 3.1 Lite: Start image only; no multi-reference stills.
  • Max resolution: Seedance 2.0 is 4K on the standard Dreamina Seedance 2.0 route vs Google Veo 3.1 Lite is 1080p.
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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Text-to-Video: Supported; Image-to-Video: Supported; Video-to-Video: Supported (Extend from one source video).
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).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — First/Last frame: Supported (one start image + one last frame); Reference image / style reference: Start image only; no multi-reference stills; Reference video: Supported (one source clip for Extend).
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.
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Max resolution: 1080p; New clip · maximum: 8 s. Text to video, Image to video, First / last frame: 4 / 6 / 8 s. Extension · added duration: 7 s. 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.
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — Audio output: Supported; Native audio generation: Supported; Lip sync: Supported.
Does MaxVideoAI add a watermark?
  • Seedance 2.0 — Watermark: No (MaxVideoAI).
  • Google Veo 3.1 Lite — 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/veo-3-1-lite. You can also browse more outputs in the engine galleries.

What are Seedance 2.0 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite?

Seedance 2.0 and Google Veo 3.1 Lite are AI video generation engines documented on MaxVideoAI. This page compares key specs, pricing, controls, and performance data shown above.