Seedance 2.0 vs 2.0 Fast vs 2.0 Mini
ByteDance's three Seedance 2.0 models given the same prompt at 720p, with the time and actual charge for each clip, what each one supports, and when to choose it.
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Key points
- At 720p on MLMux, Seedance 2.0 costs $0.139/s, Fast $0.111/s and Mini $0.0696/s. Mini is 50% cheaper than Seedance 2.0.
- In our test, the 5-second clips took 339 s with Seedance 2.0, 146 s with Fast and 244 s with Mini. One run each, so queueing affects these times.
- Only Seedance 2.0 goes above 720p, up to 1080p and 4K. Fast and Mini stop at 720p.
- All three take the same request, the same modes and up to 9 reference images, so switching is a one-word change.
Same prompt, three models
Each model got the same prompt at 720p, 16:9, 5 seconds, with default settings.
Prompt A red paper boat floats down a rain-filled street gutter at dusk, the camera tracking alongside it at water level. Raindrops ripple the surface, neon shop signs reflect in the water, and the boat spins gently past a storm drain. Cinematic, shallow depth of field.
What we saw
- All three followed the prompt: a red paper boat in a wet gutter, neon reflections, a storm drain and a low tracking camera. All three clips came with a generated soundtrack.
- Seedance 2.0 followed the motion most closely: the boat turns as it drifts over a round drain while ripples spread around it.
- Fast and Mini kept the boat's shape and the scene steady, but the boat mostly slides past the drain instead of spinning.
- Mini finished after Fast in this run, though it costs less. Speed depends on the queue at the time; choose Fast when turnaround matters.
Generated through the MLMux API on November 5, 2026 with the default route and default settings unless stated. Times include queueing and will vary.
Side by side
Limits through the MLMux API and prices on the default route, without a reference video.
| Seedance 2.0 | Seedance 2.0 Fast | Seedance 2.0 Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K | 480p, 720p | 480p, 720p |
| Clip length | 4–30 s | 4–30 s | 4–30 s |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 21:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | 16:9, 21:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 | adaptive, 16:9, 21:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 |
| Reference images | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| MLMux price, 480p | $0.0647/s | $0.0517/s | $0.0323/s |
| MLMux price, 720p | $0.139/s | $0.111/s | $0.0696/s |
| Our 5-second test: time | 339 s | 146 s | 244 s |
| Our 5-second test: charged | $0.701 | $0.561 | $0.351 |
Which one to use
- Seedance 2.0 for final output: it followed the motion in our prompt most closely, and it is the only one with 1080p and 4K.
- Seedance 2.0 Fast for iterating on prompts and camera moves at 720p when you want results sooner.
- Seedance 2.0 Mini for volume: drafts, social clips and tests where cost matters most. It costs half as much as Seedance 2.0.
Seedance 2.0 API pricing: MLMux vs fal vs Replicate vs ByteDance
Sources and method
MLMux and ByteDance figures come from the price tables behind the MLMux pricing page; MLMux's official route charges exactly the model maker's list price. Other providers' prices were read from their public pages on November 5, 2026 and can change at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Seedance 2.0, Fast and Mini?
They share the same inputs and modes. Seedance 2.0 has the highest quality and the most resolutions. Fast trades some quality for speed. Mini costs about half as much as Seedance 2.0 per second and stops at 720p.
Which Seedance 2.0 model is cheapest?
Seedance 2.0 Mini: $0.0696/s at 720p on MLMux, against $0.111/s for Fast and $0.139/s for Seedance 2.0.
Do I need to change my code to switch?
No. Change the model field between bytedance/seedance-2.0, bytedance/seedance-2.0-fast and bytedance/seedance-2.0-mini. Keep the resolution at 480p or 720p for Fast and Mini.