Cheapest Seedance API — Seedance 2.5 & 2.0 Price Per Second
Seedance 2.5 on Muapi starts at $0.17/s at 480p and $0.34/s at 720p. Seedance 2.0 starts at $0.08/s with the Mini tier. Pay per second of video — no subscription, no minimum, failed generations are not charged.
Seedance 2.5 API Price Per Second
| Resolution | Muapi price | 5-second clip | Fal.ai | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.17/s | $0.85 | $0.221/s | ~23% |
| 720p | $0.34/s | $1.70 | $0.473/s | ~28% |
| 1080p | $0.85/s | $4.25 | $1.164/s | ~27% |
| 4K | $1.70/s | $8.50 | — | — |
Fal.ai figures are their published per-second rates as of November 2026 (token billing converted to a per-second rate) and may change. 4K is not compared because no published rate was found. Muapi prices are exact per-second rates; a 10-second clip costs twice the 5-second price.
Seedance 2.0 API Price Per Second
| Tier | Resolution | Price per second | 5-second clip | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 480p | $0.08/s | $0.40 | Cheapest Seedance video — drafts, volume testing, social clips |
| Fast | 720p | $0.15/s | $0.75 | Quick turnaround at a low per-second rate |
| Standard 480p | 480p | $0.12/s | $0.60 | Low-cost Seedance 2.0 with the standard model |
| Pro | 720p | $0.25/s | $1.25 | Highest-quality Seedance 2.0 output |
Seedance 2.0 reference-video inputs add a surcharge on top of the per-second rate. Prices shown are for text-to-video and image-to-video.
Seedance 2.5 Intl and Spicy Pricing (Real-Face Tiers)
The Intl and Spicy versions of Seedance 2.5 are less restricted than standard Seedance 2.5 and cost slightly more. Platform rules still apply — only use faces you have rights to.
| Resolution | Standard | Intl / Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| 480p | $0.17/s | $0.187/s |
| 720p | $0.34/s | $0.374/s |
| 1080p | $0.85/s | $0.935/s |
| 4K | $1.70/s | $1.87/s |
Other Seedance Costs
- Draft Mode (Seedance 2.5): preview at 480p for $0.17/sec, then finalize the take you keep at 1080p for $0.85/sec.
- Character training (Seedance 2.0 Omni Reference): $0.50 once per character, reusable across videos.
- Sandbox API keys return mock results instantly with no credit deduction, so you can build before you spend.
Which Seedance Tier Is Cheapest for You?
Seedance 2.0 Mini ($0.08/sec at 480p) is the lowest price per second for any Seedance model on Muapi.
Seedance 2.5 Draft Mode previews ideas at $0.17/sec so you only pay for full resolution on the takes you keep.
Seedance 2.5 at 720p ($0.34/sec) is the best balance of quality and price for production video.
Seedance 2.5 1080p ($0.85/sec) and 4K ($1.70/sec) are for ads, broadcast, and premium delivery.
Seedance API Pricing — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest Seedance API?
On Muapi, Seedance 2.0 Mini is the cheapest at $0.08 per second at 480p. For Seedance 2.5 specifically, 480p starts at $0.17 per second. Billing is per second of generated video, with no subscription or minimum.
How much does the Seedance 2.5 API cost per second?
Seedance 2.5 on Muapi costs $0.17 per second at 480p, $0.34 at 720p, $0.85 at 1080p, and $1.70 at 4K. A 5-second 720p clip costs $1.70.
How much does the Seedance 2.0 API cost per second?
Seedance 2.0 on Muapi starts at $0.08 per second with Mini (480p), $0.15 per second with Fast at 720p, and $0.25 per second with Pro at 720p.
Is Muapi cheaper than Fal.ai for Seedance 2.5?
Based on Fal.ai's published rates as of November 2026, Muapi is roughly 23% cheaper at 480p, 28% at 720p, and 27% at 1080p for standard Seedance 2.5. Provider prices change, so check current rates before committing to large volumes.
Is there a free way to test the Seedance API?
Yes. Sandbox API keys return mock results instantly with no credit deduction, so you can build and test your integration for free. Real generations are billed per second.
Are failed Seedance generations charged?
No. Failed generations are not charged.
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