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.
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.
17 cr/sec at 480p, 35 at 720p
Best for: mid-tier fast video generation
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:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Seedance 2 Fast from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
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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