Veo 3.1 vs Seedance 2.0
Veo 3.1 ($0.40 / second) and Seedance 2.0 ($0.302 / second) both run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate, so this comparison can use real prices instead of credits. A typical clip costs $1.60 on Veo 3.1 and $1.512 on Seedance 2.0. The specs below come from the same catalog Made's generator runs on.
Both models run in Made at the provider's wholesale rate with 0% markup, so the prices below are what you actually pay — and you can switch between them per generation.
Side by side
| Spec | Veo 3.1 | Seedance 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at cost | $0.40 / second | $0.302 / second |
| Typical generation | $1.60 | $1.512 |
| Resolution | Provider-managed | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4k |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | auto, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Clip length | 4, 8 seconds | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 seconds |
| Audio | Yes, on by default | Yes, on by default |
| End-frame guidance | Yes | Yes |
| 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 2.0 when…
- You need longer clips — up to 15 seconds, where Veo 3.1 stops at 8.
- Its look wins on your prompts — at these rates, running the same prompt through both and keeping Seedance 2.0's output is a cheap test.
The verdict
Price won't settle this one — $1.60 versus $1.512 for a typical clip is close to a wash. Choose on the capability that matters for the job, or run the same prompt through both and keep the better result.
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 2.0?
- Seedance 2.0. A typical generation costs $1.512 versus $1.60 for Veo 3.1. Both prices are the wholesale provider rates — Made members pay them with 0% markup.
- Can I use both Veo 3.1 and Seedance 2.0 in Made?
- Yes. Made is model-agnostic: pick either model per generation, pay the provider’s wholesale rate for each, and compare the results side by side in your library.
- Are these prices marked up?
- No. The rates on this page are the list prices our providers charge, passed through at cost. Failed generations are refunded automatically and your balance never expires.
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