Seedance (ByteDance) API
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 — realistic video generation with multi-shot consistency
Overview
Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance's flagship AI video model, optimized for fast realistic generation with strong multi-shot consistency. Access all Seedance variants (1080p/720p/480p, fast/quality modes) through AI Generate.
All 10 Seedance (ByteDance) variants & pricing
Every variant is accessible via the same API endpoint. Switch variants by changing the model parameter. No extra setup.
| Variant | Credits | Price USD | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bytedance/seedance-2 fast, 480p with video input | 9.00 | $0.0630 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2, 480p with video input | 11.40 | $0.0798 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2 fast, 480p no video input | 15.50 | $0.1085 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2, 480p no video input | 19.00 | $0.1330 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2 fast, 720p with video input | 20.00 | $0.1400 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2, 720p with video input | 25.00 | $0.1750 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2 fast, 720p no video input | 33.00 | $0.2310 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2, 720p no video input | 41.00 | $0.2870 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2, 1080p with video input | 62.00 | $0.4340 | per second | Details → |
| bytedance/seedance-2, 1080p no video input | 102.00 | $0.7140 | per second | Details → |
Use Seedance (ByteDance) via API
Example call with the default variant. Replace model with any slug from the table above.
curl https://aimarcusimage.eu/api/v1/jobs/createTask \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk-aig-..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "bytedance-bytedance-seedance-2-fast-480p-with-video-input",
"input": {
"prompt": "a golden retriever running through autumn leaves, cinematic",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5
}
}'
FAQ
How much does Seedance (ByteDance) cost?
Pricing starts at $0.0630 per second for the most affordable variant. You pay per call from your credit balance — no monthly subscription, no minimum commitment. First $10 on signup are free.
Is this an official ByteDance API?
AI Generate is an AI model aggregator that routes calls to ByteDance's upstream API. You get the exact same model outputs with simpler billing (pay per call, no contracts), one API key for 288 models, and the same OpenAI-compatible request shape across all providers.
Can I use Seedance (ByteDance) in production?
Yes. The endpoint is rate-limited to 20 requests per 10 seconds per API key, retries are idempotent via taskId, and async results are delivered via polling or webhook. Set a spend cap in dashboard settings to protect against runaway usage.
Which Seedance (ByteDance) variant should I pick?
For first tests, start with the cheapest variant (lowest "Price USD" in the table above). Upgrade to higher-resolution or "Quality" tiers only when you have validated prompts. The Playground (free) lets you A/B test all variants before spending credits.