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ByteDance
Seedance 2.0 Mini
ByteDance's compact, cost-efficient video generation model from the Seedance 2.0 family. Supports text-to-video, image-to-video, reference video, and reference audio for background music. Ideal for high-volume workloads where speed and cost matter.
Updated September 3, 2026
Credits
14 / clip
Turnaround
~20s / 5s clip
Max clip
12s
Resolution
720P
Seedance 2.0 Mini sample output
720P · 2-12s
ByteDance
Seedance 2.0 Mini
When to pick Seedance 2.0 Mini
Nothing in the catalog undercuts Seedance 2.0 Mini: at 14 credits per generation it is the cheapest way to produce video here. At ~20s / 5s clip it leads the catalog on turnaround — fast enough that the generate-judge-regenerate loop never stalls. Clips run 2-12s, up to 12 seconds. It generates synchronized audio natively, so the clip ships with sound rather than needing a separate pass. It is tagged for cost-efficient, high volume, background music, which is where it holds an edge over general-purpose models. Reach for Seedance 2.0 Mini when cost-efficient matters most and you would rather not manage a separate ByteDance subscription to get it.
When to look elsewhere
If a single uninterrupted shot longer than 12 seconds is the requirement, Aleph 2 reaches 30 seconds.
Seedance 2.0 Mini specifications
- Vendor
- ByteDance
- Credits
- 14 credits / clip
- Turnaround
- ~20s / 5s clip
- Max resolution
- 720P
- Clip length
- 2-12s (max 12s)
- Native audio
- Yes
- Inputs
- text, image, video, audio
- Data policy
- Third-party
Seedance 2.0 Mini FAQ
How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?
Seedance 2.0 Mini costs 14 credits per generation on FlowAIVideo. It is the cheapest model in the catalog. One credit balance covers every model, so you can spend it on Seedance 2.0 Mini today and a different model tomorrow without a second subscription.
How long does Seedance 2.0 Mini take to generate a clip?
Typical turnaround is ~20s / 5s clip. That is the fastest turnaround in the catalog. Latency scales with clip length, so a maximum-length render takes longer than a short one.
What resolution and clip length does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?
Seedance 2.0 Mini outputs up to 720P, with 480P, 720P available. Clips run 2-12s, with a maximum single-clip length of 12 seconds. The longest single generation in the catalog is 30 seconds on Aleph 2.
Does Seedance 2.0 Mini generate audio?
Yes — Seedance 2.0 Mini generates synchronized audio natively, so the clip ships with sound rather than needing a separate pass. 13 of the 22 models in the catalog do the same.
What inputs does Seedance 2.0 Mini accept?
Seedance 2.0 Mini accepts text, image, video, audio inputs. Its supported capabilities are t2v, i2v, reference-video, reference-audio. Supplying a reference image is the strongest way to pin composition and identity.
Can I compare Seedance 2.0 Mini with other models?
Yes — send one prompt to Seedance 2.0 Mini and any other model in the catalog at the same time and compare the clips side by side. Fix the prompt and duration and judge prompt adherence before aesthetics; a clip that looks good but shows the wrong thing is a failure.
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