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Veo 3.1 vs Seedance: which video model should you use?
Veo and Seedance are often chosen for different kinds of control: directing the start and end of a shot, or keeping a subject consistent from reference images. Check which of those modes are live below.
Veo 3.1 at a glance
Veo is Google DeepMind's video generation model. MotionLab runs the Veo 3.1 variants that are enabled below, including first-and-last-frame generation where available, so you can direct where a shot starts and where it lands.
| Variant | Modes | Duration | Resolution | Aspect ratios | Audio / end frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Veo 3.1 Lite | Image to video · Text to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Google Veo 3.1 Fast | Image to video · Text to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
| Veo 3.1 | Text to video · Image to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 16:9 · 9:16 · 1:1 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · No end frame |
| Veo 3.1 First Last Frame To Video | Image to video | 4–8s | 720p · 1080p · 4k | 1:1 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 3:2 · 2:3 · 21:9 · 9:21 · 5:4 · 4:5 · 2.35:1 · auto | Native audio · End frame |
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 |
Veo 3.1 vs Seedance price at matched settings
US dollar equivalents use the Pro credit pack. Competitor prices link to their source and show when they were checked.
1 models · 1 options with savings against at least one provider, based on the Pro credit pack. Select a model to see its comparable options.
| Model / settings | MotionLab · Pro | Higgsfield · USD | fal.ai · same settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.3755 | $1.5680 | $1.2000 |
When to choose Veo 3.1
- Shots that need generated sound alongside the picture, when audio is supported for your variant.
- First/last-frame transitions: give a start and an end image and let the model bridge them.
- Quick concept passes with a lighter variant before committing credits to the final take.
- Dialogue-free scene beats, establishing shots and cinematic inserts.
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.
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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Veo 3.1 vs Seedance questions
Is Veo 3.1 or Seedance 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 Veo 3.1 and Seedance 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, Veo 3.1 or Seedance?
The credit cost depends on the variant and settings you choose and is shown before you generate. The price table on this page compares matched settings.