Video generation

Seedance 2.0 Mini

by ByteDance

ByteDance's lightweight Seedance 2.0 tier.
Comparable quality to Seedance 2.0 Fast, faster and cheaper.

Seedance 2.0 Mini

Key features

A red fox trotting through snowy woods at dawnStart creating

Technical specifications

Mini

Lightweight tier of the Seedance 2.0 video line

Video

A video model in the Seedance 2.0 line

720p

Tuned for speed and low cost over peak fidelity

2x faster

About twice the speed of Seedance 2.0 Fast

~30% lower

Roughly 30% cheaper than Seedance 2.0

Like 2.0 Fast

Output comparable to Seedance 2.0 Fast

Use cases

High-volume social shorts

Generate many short clips for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok without burning through a credit budget on a single pass.

Campaign iteration

Spin up multiple motion directions for an ad or promo, compare them side by side, and keep only the cut that lands.

Prompt and concept testing

Cheap, fast generations make it practical to test many prompt variants before committing to a final creative path.

Storyboard and previz drafts

Rough out a sequence in motion early, share it for feedback, and refine before moving to a higher-fidelity pass.

Explainer clips

Produce short visual explainers in volume, where clarity and turnaround matter more than maximum resolution.

Everyday content production

A practical default for routine, repeatable video work where speed and cost per clip add up over time.

Prompt examples

Cinematic chase

Cinematic chase

Foot chase down rain-slicked streets, sodium-lamp glow, tracking camera

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Product reveal

Product reveal

A crystal perfume flacon on black stone and still water, a single raking light

Edit prompt
Wildlife at dawn

Wildlife at dawn

A tiger emerging from golden grass at dawn, breath fogging, slow push-in

Edit prompt
Fashion editorial

Fashion editorial

A model in a crimson gown spinning on a windswept cliff at dusk

Edit prompt
Sci-fi atmosphere

Sci-fi atmosphere

Astronaut in a derelict hangar, dust-filled light shafts, anamorphic flares

Edit prompt
Surreal scale

Surreal scale

A whale drifting over a sunlit desert canyon, sweeping crane shot

Edit prompt

Simple pricing

Get started for free today, with the option to upgrade or cancel anytime.

Basic

$0/ month
billed as $0 per year

900 monthly credits

1 user only

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Standard

$0/ month
billed as $0 per year

3200 monthly credits

1 user only

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Pro

$0/ month
billed as $0 per year

6200 shared monthly credits

1 user

+ up to 4 more at extra cost

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Pro Max

$0/ month
billed as $0 per year

24000 shared monthly credits

1 user

+ up to 9 more at extra cost

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Enterprise

For higher limits

Custom

pricing and billing terms

Unlimited credits
Custom seat limits
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Pricing Gradient

Free

For playing around

$0

forever free

Up to 20 credits
1 user only
Limited models
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FAQs

What is Seedance 2.0 Mini?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is a lightweight tier of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 video line. It is built for quality and speed at lower cost: roughly 30% cheaper than Seedance 2.0, about 2x faster than Seedance 2.0 Fast, with output comparable to Seedance 2.0 Fast.
How is Seedance 2.0 Mini different from Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the lighter, lower-cost member of the same family. It generates at 720p and is tuned for high-volume, fast iteration. The trade-off is efficiency: it costs around 30% less than Seedance 2.0 while keeping quality close to Seedance 2.0 Fast.
How does Seedance 2.0 Mini compare to Seedance 2.0 Fast?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is positioned to deliver output comparable to Seedance 2.0 Fast while running about 2x faster and at a lower cost. It is aimed at workflows that need many generations quickly rather than a single peak-fidelity render.
What resolution does Seedance 2.0 Mini generate?
Seedance 2.0 Mini generates at 720p, which helps keep generation fast and the cost per clip low. That makes it well suited to high-frequency, high-volume video production.
Is Seedance 2.0 Mini cheaper than Seedance 2.0?
Yes. Seedance 2.0 Mini is positioned at roughly 30% lower cost than Seedance 2.0, which means the same budget covers more clips and more prompt variations.
What is Seedance 2.0 Mini best for?
It is best suited to high-volume, ROI-driven creation: social shorts, campaign variations, prompt and concept testing, storyboard drafts, and everyday content production where speed and cost per clip matter most.
Who makes Seedance 2.0 Mini?
Seedance 2.0 Mini comes from ByteDance, the team behind the Seedance family of video models. It is surfaced through ByteDance's Dreamina and CapCut products.

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