Seedance 2.0

Overview

Seedance 1.0 (May 2026) by ByteDance is a video model built specifically for the TikTok/CapCut ecosystem. Optimized for short-form: vertical format, fast pace, vivid colors. Physics engine for realistic movement of water, fabric, and hair. Built into CapCut for 200M+ users. 7M+ direct users, +42% growth. Freemium. Understands what works in the TikTok algorithm and optimizes for engagement.

Seedance 2.0 — ByteDance's flagship AI video model (February 2026). Unified multimodal audio-video architecture: accepts text, image, audio, and video inputs. Generates up to 15 seconds with native stereo audio, multi-shot cuts, and realistic physics. #1 ranked on LM Arena for text-to-video (1,450 Elo) and image-to-video (1,449 Elo). Global release April 15, 2026 (excluding US). Seedance 2.5 announced June 23, 2026: 30-second single-shot, up to 50 multimodal references, 4K output.

Pricing plans

Data as of May 29, 2026. For exact prices and limits, see the official service website.

Integrations