Seedance 2.0 vs Veo 3.1 — which should you choose?
Seedance 2.0 (BytePlus) accepts several references (@Image, @Video, @Audio) and controls the first and last frame, and its Mini/Fast/Pro plans let you trade quality against price — pick it for precise reference control and budget clips. Google's Veo 3.1 generates video with sound built in and delivers a cinematic picture — pick it for clips with speech and atmosphere. Both models are available in the IIshki studio at club prices.
| Criterion | Seedance 2.0 | Veo 3.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Video | Video |
| Input | Prompt + media | Prompt + media |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, adaptive | 16:9, 9:16 |
| Duration | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 sec | 4, 6, 8 sec |
| Price per generation | $0.93 | $0.27 |
| Club price | $0.69 | $0.22 |
Which to pick for your task
- Video with sound and speech out of the boxVeo 3.1
- Maximum resolution (up to 4K)Veo 3.1
- Many references and frame controlSeedance 2.0
- Cinematic lookVeo 3.1
- Budget option (Mini plan)Seedance 2.0
Both models — Seedance 2.0 and Veo 3.1 — are available in the IIshki studio at reduced club prices. Club members get tokens for generations every month.
Frequently asked questions
Seedance 2.0 or Veo 3.1 — which is better?
It depends on the job. Seedance 2.0 offers several references at once, control over the first and last frame, and a budget Mini plan — so it wins on control and cost. Veo 3.1 generates video with sound built in and looks cinematic, which suits clips with speech. Both are in the IIshki studio.
Which model makes 4K video?
Veo 3.1 — it offers resolution up to 4K. In the studio Seedance 2.0 currently renders at 480p and 720p and focuses on references and frame control. Current formats and token prices are shown in the table above and in the IIshki studio.
Which model generates video with sound?
Both. Veo 3.1 produces video with built-in audio and speech in frame; Seedance 2.0 generates sound too and additionally accepts audio references (@Audio1) to set the music or voice.
Where can I try Seedance 2.0 and Veo 3.1?
Both models run in the IIshki studio in one place and are paid for with tokens. Without a subscription you pay the standard price; club members pay the lower club price.