Veo 3.1 vs Seedance 1.5 Pro
Veo 3.1 (40 credits / second) and Seedance 1.5 Pro (5.2 credits / second) both run in Made, so this comparison uses the prices on Made's Generate button. A typical clip costs 160 credits on Veo 3.1 and 21 credits on Seedance 1.5 Pro — a 8x 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 | Veo 3.1 | Seedance 1.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 40 credits / second | 5.2 credits / second |
| Typical generation | 160 credits | 21 credits |
| Resolution | Provider-managed | 480p, 720p, 1080p |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16, auto |
| Clip length | 4, 6, 8 seconds | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | Yes, on by default |
| End-frame guidance | No | 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 Veo 3.1 when…
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Veo 3.1's output is a cheap test.
- You are matching earlier work already produced with Veo 3.1 and consistency beats the marginal spec differences.
Choose Seedance 1.5 Pro when…
- Price per second decides it: 5.2 credits versus 40 credits on Veo 3.1 — a typical clip is 21 credits against 160 credits.
- You need longer clips — up to 12 seconds, where Veo 3.1 stops at 8.
The verdict
Seedance 1.5 Pro is the better default on cost: 21 credits versus 160 credits for a typical clip. Pay the Veo 3.1 premium when its output on your specific prompts is visibly better — run one prompt through both and check.
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, Veo 3.1 or Seedance 1.5 Pro?
- Seedance 1.5 Pro. A typical generation costs 21 credits versus 160 credits for Veo 3.1. The Generate button shows the exact price before you run either.
- Can I use both Veo 3.1 and Seedance 1.5 Pro 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.