# Seedance 2.5 vs Veo 3.1

> Veo 3.1 is Google’s video model: 4, 6, 8 s clips up to 4K, with dialogue, ambience and music generated in the same pass. Seedance 2.5 makes much longer takes and takes more references; which costs less depends on the resolution. Prices as of 2026-11-01.

- Page: https://revana.si/seedance-2-5/vs-veo-3-1
- Overview: https://revana.si/seedance-2-5.md
- Model reference: https://revana.si/models/seedance-2.5.md

| | Seedance 2.5 | Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance | Google |
| Model id | seedance-2.5 | veo-3.1 |
| Clip length | 4–30 s | 4, 6, 8 s |
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 720p, 1080p, 4K |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptive | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Sound | Yes, no extra charge | Optional, costs more |
| Inputs | Text to video, First frame, First and last frame, Reference images, Edit a video | Text to video, First frame, First and last frame |
| Reference images | up to 30 | – |
| Price per second, with sound | 480p $0.09 · 720p $0.21 · 1080p $0.52 | 720p $0.40 · 1080p $0.40 · 4K $0.58 |
| Routes on Revana | 5 providers | 2 providers |

## Where Seedance 2.5 wins

- **Lower price with sound at 720p.** $0.21 a second against $0.40 for Veo 3.1 with audio, and 480p drafts at $0.09.
- **One take up to 30 seconds.** Veo 3.1 makes 4, 6, 8 s; anything longer is several clips cut together.
- **References and editing.** Up to 30 reference images, reference clips and sounds, and video editing.
- **More aspect ratios**: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9; Veo 3.1 makes 16:9 and 9:16.

## Where Veo 3.1 wins

- **1080p and 4K.** With sound, $0.40 a second at 1080p (Seedance 2.5: $0.52) and $0.58 at 4K, which Seedance 2.5 does not make.
- **Silent footage for less.** Without audio, Veo 3.1 is $0.20 a second at 720p and 1080p.
- **Cheaper tiers.** Veo 3.1 Fast (720p $0.10 · 1080p $0.11 · 4K $0.29 a second with sound) is built for iterating on shots.

## Which to use

For an 8 second 4K hero shot, Veo 3.1. For short 1080p shots with sound, Veo 3.1 also costs less per second. For anything longer than 8 seconds, scenes that need to run on, many references, or 720p with sound at about half Veo 3.1’s price, Seedance 2.5.

## FAQ

### Is Seedance 2.5 better than Veo 3.1?

It depends on the shot. Seedance 2.5 makes up to 30 seconds in one take with up to 30 reference images, and costs $0.21 a second at 720p with sound. Veo 3.1 makes 4, 6, 8 s up to 4K, at $0.40 a second with sound.

### Which is cheaper, Seedance 2.5 or Veo 3.1?

It depends on the resolution. With sound at 720p, Seedance 2.5: an 8 second clip is $1.68 against $3.20 on Veo 3.1. At 1080p, Veo 3.1: $3.20 against $4.16. Veo 3.1 Fast is cheaper than both for short shots.

### Can Veo 3.1 make 30 second videos?

Not in one take: Veo 3.1 makes 4, 6, 8 s. Seedance 2.5 makes 4 to 30 seconds.