Model comparison · ByteDance vs Alibaba
Seedance vs Wan 3.0: which video model should you use?
Seedance and Wan are multi-tier families that are often weighed against each other for consistent-subject work. Compare their live modes and settings below.
Seedance at a glance
Seedance is ByteDance's video model family. MotionLab offers the Seedance tiers that are enabled below, from lighter draft tiers to the full models, including reference-to-video where you guide a shot with images of your subject.
| Variant | Modes | Duration | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Audio / end frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2 Mini | Image to video · Reference to video · Text to video | 4–15s | 480p · 720p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 21:9 | Native audio · End frame |
| Seedance 2.5 | Reference to video · Image to video · Text to video | 4–30s | 480p · 720p · 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 21:9 | Native audio · End frame |
| Seedance 2.0 Standard | Reference to video · Image to video · Text to video | 4–15s | 480p · 720p · 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 21:9 | Native audio · End frame |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Reference to video · Image to video · Text to video | 4–15s | 480p · 720p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 21:9 | Native audio · End frame |
Wan 3.0 at a glance
Wan is Alibaba's video generation model family. MotionLab runs the Wan 3.0 variants enabled below, so you can test Wan against other models with the same prompt and start image without setting anything up.
| Variant | Modes | Duration | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Audio / end frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan 3.0 Standard | Reference to video · Image to video · Text to video | 2–30s | 480p · 720p · 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Wan 3.0 Prime | Image to video · Reference to video · Text to video | 2–30s | 480p · 720p · 1080p | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
When to choose Seedance
- Reference-to-video: keep a character, product or outfit consistent by giving reference images.
- Fast, low-cost drafts on the lighter tiers while you search for the idea.
- Multi-shot social content where several clips need to feel like one campaign.
- Image-to-video for stylised and illustrated looks.
When to choose Wan 3.0
- Comparing a second opinion on a shot you already tried with another model.
- Reference-guided clips where a subject has to stay recognisable.
- Stylised and animated looks generated from an illustrated start frame.
- Background plates and atmosphere clips for edits and screens.
How to run a fair comparison
- Use the same prompt, the same start image and the same aspect ratio on both models.
- Match duration and resolution where both models support them; the tables above show the overlap.
- Generate two or three takes per model. One take of each says more about luck than about the model.
- Judge at full size on the screen it is made for: motion quality, subject stability, prompt adherence and artefacts.
- Compare cost per usable take, not cost per generation.
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Seedance vs Wan 3.0 questions
Is Seedance or Wan 3.0 better?
It depends on the shot. Compare the modes and settings in the table above, then run the same prompt and start image through both on MotionLab and judge the results side by side. Both use the same credit balance.
Can I use Seedance and Wan 3.0 with one account?
Yes. Both are available from the same MotionLab model picker while they are enabled, and every result lands in one library.
Which is cheaper, Seedance or Wan 3.0?
The credit cost depends on the variant and settings you choose and is shown before you generate. See the pricing page for credit packs.