Seedance 2.5 vs Veo 3.1 Lite
Seedance 2.5 (from 22.05 credits / second) and Veo 3.1 Lite (from 5 credits / second) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical clip costs 89 credits on Seedance 2.5 and 20 credits on Veo 3.1 Lite — a 4x gap. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made, so the prices below are what the Generate button shows — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Seedance 2.5 | Veo 3.1 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | from 22.05 credits / second | from 5 credits / second |
| Typical generation | 89 credits | 20 credits |
| Resolution | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | auto, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 seconds | 4, 6, 8 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | Yes, on by default |
| End-frame guidance | Yes | No |
| Image input | Optional, 1 image | Optional, 1 image |
| Output format | MP4 | MP4 |
Specs reflect the options Made currently exposes for each model; the controls in the generator are the source of truth.
Choose Seedance 2.5 when…
- You need longer clips — up to 30 seconds, where Veo 3.1 Lite stops at 8.
- You want end-frame guidance so the motion lands exactly where you plan.
Choose Veo 3.1 Lite when…
- Price per second decides it: 5 credits versus 22.05 credits on Seedance 2.5 — a typical clip is 20 credits against 89 credits.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Veo 3.1 Lite's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Veo 3.1 Lite is the better default on cost: 20 credits versus 89 credits for a typical clip. Pay the Seedance 2.5 premium when the clip has to run up to 30 seconds.
Or don't choose: run the same prompt through both and keep the better result — at these prices the experiment costs pennies.
Common questions
- Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.5 or Veo 3.1 Lite?
- Veo 3.1 Lite. A typical generation costs 20 credits versus 89 credits for Seedance 2.5. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Seedance 2.5 and Veo 3.1 Lite in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay each one’s price in credits, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Do I need a bigger plan for either model?
- No. Every plan opens every model. Failed generations are refunded automatically, and unused credits roll over.
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Every model's price is on the price sheet, and all comparisons are listed on the compare index.