Seedance Pro T2V Pricing & Cost
Seedance Pro T2V is Bytedance's flagship text-to-video model. Famously cheap at 480p (3 cr/s = 18 cr for 6s) and exceptional at cinematic camera moves (dollies, pans, push-ins). Audio included at base cost.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Seedance Pro T2V 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. 3 cr/s at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 at 1080p. Wide duration range (2-12 seconds). Audio included at base cost.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Seedance Pro T2V's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-second clip | 18 cr | $0.09 |
| 10-second clip | 30 cr | $0.15 |
| 5x 6-second clips | 90 cr | $0.45 |
| Studio sub fits | 94 6s clips/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Seedance Pro T2V compares
vs grok-imagine-t2v at 4 cr/s 480p: Seedance Pro at 3 cr/s is the cheapest 480p tier. Grok has KIE+fal redundancy. Pick Seedance for absolute cheapest; Grok for redundancy.
3 cr/sec at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 at 1080p
Best for: budget cinematic text-to-video
grok-imagine-t2v at 4 cr/s 480p
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 Pro T2V 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 Pro T2V.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seedance Pro T2V cost per generation?
Per-second tiered pricing. 3 cr/s at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 at 1080p. Wide duration range (2-12 seconds). Audio included at base cost.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Seedance Pro T2V's 3 cr/sec at 480p, 5 at 720p, 10 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 Pro T2V worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs grok-imagine-t2v at 4 cr/s 480p: Seedance Pro at 3 cr/s is the cheapest 480p tier. Grok has KIE+fal redundancy. Pick Seedance for absolute cheapest; Grok for redundancy. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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