Common unit
Five seconds, 16:9, 480p or 720p, native audio, and text or image input. Subscription estimates assume full use of the monthly credit allowance.
AI video cost calculator · 2026
Compare the cost of a
five-second AI video.
Compare published monthly credits and pay-as-you-go rates using one five-second Seedance 2.5 benchmark. Native Kling, Runway, and LTX plan details appear in their own comparison.
Seedance 2.5•5 seconds•16:9•Native audio•Text or image input•Monthly list price•Listed generation debit
02 / Subscription platforms
Seedance 2.5 cost board
Prices assume full use of the included monthly credits. Where a platform has a six-second minimum, the table shows the normalized five-second estimate and the six-second debit.
03 / Native model reference
Native model comparison
Kling, Runway, and LTX use their own models and pricing units. This table presents them alongside the Seedance 2.5 benchmark.
Monthly subscriptions
Compare monthly plans
Review monthly price, included credits, model access, rollover, and commercial-use terms. Regional plans appear with their available public details.
Pay-as-you-go rates per listed generation
Compare Seedance 2.5
API rates
Lowest$0.51per 5s · published list rate
ModeText / image → videoNative audio · text or image input
Why a dedicated API table?
API rates apply to individual generation outputs. Subscription prices combine credits, tools, and reset rules, so each buying model has its own table.
Linked review and community sources
What users report
These summaries capture recurring themes from linked review and community sources. Coverage labels describe evidence depth, source mix, and collection bias.
01 / Cross-platform signals
Recurring themes
Current and archived offers
Promotions and discounts
Calculator baseline
Recurring monthly list prices define the baseline. Eligible offers with exact terms can be applied through the promotion overlay.
Open cost calculator →Sources, assumptions, and data health
How the comparison works
Each figure includes its source, benchmark settings, and check time. Scheduled checks publish accepted prices and route large changes to manual review.
Buying models
Seedance subscription platforms, native-model studios, and pay-as-you-go endpoints each have a dedicated comparison for their pricing structure.
Pricing baseline
Recurring monthly list prices define the baseline. Annual prices and time-limited offers appear on Promotions. Offers with exact comparable terms can be applied in the calculator.
Research coverage
Coverage describes the amount and mix of public evidence. Summaries capture recurring themes, collection bias, and source disagreement.
Hourly source monitor
Pricing sources
Hourly checks compare official sources with the last accepted snapshot.
Core formula
Monthly price ÷ credits × five-second debit
effective_cost = monthly_list_price / monthly_credits * normalized_credits_for_5sEstimate scope
Estimates use published USD list prices and the stated benchmark settings. Pricing, taxes, eligibility, and model availability can vary by account and region. Confirm checkout terms and the displayed generation debit with the provider.