Seedance 2.0 Mini video generator
The budget tier of the Seedance family. Ideal for storyboard drafts, prompt testing and bulk social content where volume matters more than maximum fidelity.
Lowest cost per clip
From 60 credits for a 5-second 480p clip and 90 credits at 720p — a fraction of the price of PRO, so you can generate a whole sequence from one top-up.
Bulk-friendly workflow
Cheap enough to test many prompts, build animatics from a set of first-frame images, or produce daily content for multiple social accounts.
Cheapest way to start
100 credits per 5s at 720p — new accounts can render several test clips entirely on free credits.
Specifications
| Model | Seedance 2.0 Mini |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 480p / 720p |
| Video length | 5s / 10s / 15s |
| Image to video | Not supported |
| Price | 100 credit / 5s |
About Seedance 2.0 Mini
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the entry point of ByteDance's Seedance video family — built for volume. At 100 credits for a 720p 5-second clip (about $0.80 on paid plans), it is the cheapest way to turn a text prompt into real motion, and it inherits the family's core strengths: clean camera movement, solid prompt adherence and quick renders that rarely leave you staring at a queue. Resolutions run 480p and 720p with clips up to 15 seconds, which covers the formats that matter on TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Mini is the right call when you are testing prompt ideas in bulk, producing lots of short social clips where speed matters more than pixel-perfection, or learning how video prompting works without burning credits. When a clip turns out to be a keeper, re-roll the same prompt on Seedance 2.0 PRO for the final version.
How to generate video with Seedance 2.0 Mini
- Sign up free — New accounts get 100 free credits — enough to test-drive Seedance 2.0 Mini on short clips before paying anything.
- Describe the shot — Write the scene, camera move and mood — or upload a first frame for image-to-video. Pick aspect ratio and duration.
- Generate and download — Rendering takes one to a few minutes depending on model and length. Download the MP4, or publish it to the community gallery.
Prompt tips for better video
- Direct the camera: “slow dolly-in”, “orbit around the subject”, “handheld follow” — video models respond to cinematography language.
- One action per shot. “A woman turns and smiles as wind moves her hair” beats three stacked actions every time.
- For image-to-video, start from a sharp, well-composed frame — the model animates what you give it, including its flaws.
What creators use Seedance 2.0 Mini for
- Short-form video: TikTok, Reels and Shorts hooks generated in minutes.
- Product motion: turn stills into rotating, zooming showcase clips.
- Storyboards: animatic previews for ads and film pitches.
- Old photos and memories: subtle animation for personal archives.
Compare video models
- Seedance 2.0 Fast — 180 credit / 5s
- Seedance 2.0 PRO — 300 credit / 5s
- Seedance 2.5 — 360 credit / 5s
- Wan 2.7 T2V — 150 credit / 5s
- Wan 2.6 I2V · Silent — 40 credit / 5s
- Wan 2.2 Lite — 30 credit / 5s
- Wan 2.2 I2V · Silent — 30 credit / 5s
FAQ
How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?
100 credits per 5 seconds at 720p; 480p is 60 credits. 10s and 15s clips scale linearly (200 / 300 credits at 720p). Failed generations are refunded to your balance.
What is the difference between Mini and Fast?
Both output 480p and 720p in 5-15 seconds, but Mini costs half as much and renders simpler motion. Choose Mini for drafts and volume, Fast for finished social clips, PRO for 1080p deliverables.
How long can Seedance 2.0 Mini clips be?
Up to 15 seconds. For social hooks, 5-second shots are the sweet spot — fast to render, cheap to iterate, easy to cut together.
When should I upgrade from Mini to Fast or PRO?
Upgrade to Fast (180 credits) when clips need more motion coherence, and to PRO (300 credits, up to 1080p) when a clip is customer-facing. Many creators draft on Mini and finish on PRO.
Can I use the videos commercially?
Yes, on paid plans — the commercial license covers video output the same as images. Free-plan clips are for personal use.
What happens if a render fails or I don't like it?
Technical failures are refunded automatically. If the result misses the brief, tweak the prompt and re-roll — short clips are cheap enough to iterate.