Seedance and Veo 3.1: a spec comparison
Seedance and Veo 3.1 make video from text, from a frame and between two frames. The main difference is length: Seedance renders a clip from 4 seconds up to 15 or 30, while Veo 3.1 always gives 8 seconds. Seedance has sound on by default, and Veo has no sound switch. 4K is available in Veo 3.1 Fast and Quality and in Seedance 2.
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Seedance and Veo specs side by side
| Parameter | Seedance | Veo |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | ByteDance | |
| Versions | Seedance 2, Seedance 2 Fast, Seedance 2 Mini, Seedance 2.5 | Veo 3.1 Fast, Veo 3.1 Lite, Veo 3.1 Quality |
| Modes | text to video, image to video, first and last frame, reference images, video edit | text to video, image to video, first and last frame |
| Duration | 4-30 s | 8 s |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K | 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 21:9 | 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3 |
| Sound | on by default | no switch |
| References | up to 30 images, up to 10 videos | up to 1 images |
| Prompt | up to 1,000 characters | |
| Price from | from 12 tokens | from 32 tokens |
When to use Seedance
- The clip is longer than 8 seconds: Seedance 2 goes up to 15, Seedance 2.5 up to 30.
- You send many references: up to 9 pictures and 3 videos in Seedance 2, up to 30 pictures and 10 videos in Seedance 2.5. Veo takes one picture.
- You edit a finished clip: Seedance changes the video, Veo has no such mode.
- You want sound without turning anything on: Seedance has it on by default.
When to use Veo
- The clip fits in 8 seconds: the length is fixed in Veo, so there is nothing to set.
- You need 4K in the Fast or Quality version: Lite works up to 1080p.
- You want a Google model: Veo 3.1 comes from Google.
- You trade speed for quality: Fast is for speed, Quality is for the finest result.
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Frequently asked questions
Which one makes longer clips, Seedance or Veo?
Seedance 2.5 makes up to 30 seconds, Seedance 2 up to 15. Veo 3.1 always makes 8.
Where is a first and last frame available?
In both models, but in Veo only in the Fast and Quality versions. Veo 3.1 Lite takes only the first frame.
Does Veo have sound?
Veo 3.1 has no sound switch in ClickBait. Seedance has sound on by default.
How much does each one cost?
The token price depends on the version, duration and resolution. The generate button shows the exact amount before you start.
How do I know which one fits my task?
Run the same prompt in Seedance and Veo 3.1, then compare the result and the token cost. The run button shows the amount before you start.