Seedance 2 Pricing & Cost
Seedance 2 is Bytedance's latest premium video generation model. Substantially higher quality than Seedance Pro (better motion, more coherent scenes, sharper detail), at substantially higher cost. The premium pick for Bytedance-aesthetic work.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Seedance 2 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 tiered pricing. Latest Bytedance video generation with significantly higher quality than Seedance Pro, at significantly higher cost. Duration 4-12 seconds.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Seedance 2's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-second clip | 162 cr | $0.81 |
| 10-second clip | 270 cr | $1.35 |
| 5x 6-second clips | 810 cr | $4.05 |
| Studio sub fits | 10 6s clips/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Seedance 2 compares
vs seedance-pro-t2v at 3-10 cr/s: Seedance 2 is 5-15x pricier with measurably better quality. Pick Seedance 2 for premium production; Pro for everyday work.
27 cr/s at 480p, 58 at 720p, 143 at 1080p
Best for: premium Bytedance video generation
seedance-pro-t2v at 3-10 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seedance 2 cost per generation?
Per-second tiered pricing. Latest Bytedance video generation with significantly higher quality than Seedance Pro, at significantly higher cost. Duration 4-12 seconds.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Seedance 2's 27 cr/s at 480p, 58 at 720p, 143 at 1080p 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 worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs seedance-pro-t2v at 3-10 cr/s: Seedance 2 is 5-15x pricier with measurably better quality. Pick Seedance 2 for premium production; Pro for everyday work. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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