Pricing

Seedance 2 Fast Pricing & Cost

Seedance 2 Fast is the speed-optimized variant of Seedance 2. Capped at 720p (no 1080p tier), 15-20% cheaper than Seedance 2 at the same resolutions, faster wall-clock. The mid-tier between Seedance Pro and Seedance 2.

This page breaks down the credit cost for Seedance 2 Fast when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.

Cost per generation
17 cr/sec at 480p, 35 at 720p
1 output(s) per call · provider: Bytedance via KIE.ai

Full cost breakdown

Per-second pricing. Speed-optimized variant of Seedance 2. Slightly cheaper than full Seedance 2 at 480p/720p only.

Cost scenarios in USD

Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Seedance 2 Fast's rate:

Workflow Credits USD
6-second clip 102 cr $0.51
10-second clip 170 cr $0.85
5x 6-second clips 510 cr $2.55
Studio sub fits 16 6s clips/mo (1,700 cr) -

How Seedance 2 Fast compares

vs seedance-2-t2v at 27-143 cr/s: Seedance 2 Fast is 15-20% cheaper and 720p-capped. Pick Fast for budget-conscious mid-tier work; Seedance 2 when 1080p matters.

Seedance 2 Fast

17 cr/sec at 480p, 35 at 720p

Best for: mid-tier fast video generation

Alternative

seedance-2-t2v at 27-143 cr/s

See the comparison above for when each one wins.

Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.

Where credits come from

You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:

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Quick install

To run Seedance 2 Fast from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:

claude mcp add aetherwave \
-e AETHERWAVE_API_KEY=aw_live_your_key_here \
-- npx -y @aetherwave-studio/mcp

Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_generate_video is the one that gives the agent access to Seedance 2 Fast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seedance 2 Fast cost per generation?

Per-second pricing. Speed-optimized variant of Seedance 2. Slightly cheaper than full Seedance 2 at 480p/720p only.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Seedance 2 Fast's 17 cr/sec at 480p, 35 at 720p translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.

Is Seedance 2 Fast worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?

vs seedance-2-t2v at 27-143 cr/s: Seedance 2 Fast is 15-20% cheaper and 720p-capped. Pick Fast for budget-conscious mid-tier work; Seedance 2 when 1080p matters. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.

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Free API key plus starter credits. One MCP install. First Seedance 2 Fast generation in under five minutes.

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