How much does Seedance 2.0 Mini cost?

Seedance 2.0 Mini pricing is per second, split by resolution (480p or 720p) and whether you supply a reference video. Adding a reference video moves the job to the cheaper tier. See the live rates in the pricing table on this page; failed jobs refund automatically.

How is Seedance 2.0 Mini different from standard Seedance 2.0?

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the budget tier: it costs less per second and caps at 720p, while standard Seedance 2.0 reaches higher resolutions. For crisp 1080p or 4K masters, use standard Seedance 2.0; for fast, cheap social and short-form video, Seedance 2.0 Mini is the better fit.

Which input modes does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?

Seedance 2.0 Mini reads the mode from your request: a prompt with no media runs text to video, a first frame (with an optional last frame) runs image to video, and up to nine reference images run reference to video. You can also pass a reference video to guide motion. The prompt is required for text and reference modes, and optional for image to video.

What resolutions, ratios, and durations does Seedance 2.0 Mini support?

Seedance 2.0 Mini supports 480p and 720p, nine aspect ratios, and any whole-number duration from 4 to 15 seconds (default 5). It does not output 1080p or 4K — that ceiling is what keeps the Mini tier cheap. It can also generate audio for the clip.

Can Seedance 2.0 Mini generate audio?

Yes. Turn on audio generation and Seedance 2.0 Mini adds a soundtrack to the clip. You can also pass reference audio URLs to steer the sound, the same way you pass reference images to steer the visuals.

Where is the full Seedance 2.0 Mini API reference?

The full parameter list, error codes, and runnable cURL examples for Seedance 2.0 Mini live at /docs/seedance-2-0-mini.

Is Seedance 2.0 Mini free or paid?

Paid. Completed generations are charged at the rates in this page's pricing table. Eligible new accounts may receive promotional test credits; availability and amount are shown at signup or in the dashboard. Technical or provider failures are refunded automatically, except where this page documents a charged output-moderation block.

Does Seedance 2.0 Mini require a monthly subscription?

No. Pricing is pay-as-you-go: $1 buys 1,000 credits and credits never expire. Cost scales with what you generate rather than with a recurring fee.

How do I get a Seedance 2.0 Mini API key?

Sign up and create a key in the dashboard, no card required. Pass it as a Bearer token in the Authorization header.

Seedance 2.0 Mini — Cheap Text, Image & Reference to Video

Seedance 2.0 Mini is ByteDance's budget Seedance 2.0 tier. Write a prompt, drop in a first frame, or pass up to nine reference images, and Seedance 2.0 Mini returns a 4–15 second clip at 480p or 720p. One endpoint, nine aspect ratios, optional audio.

Highlights: 4–15 s · 480p / 720p · budget tier
Best for: Drafts, high-volume UGC, tests
Input: Text, frames or reference media
Output: Video with audio (mp4)

Input

Prompt*

Optional in image-to-video · cite references with bracket Image-N tags

Generate audio

Default off

Resolution

Default 720p

Bitrate Mode

Output video encoding bitrate. default: return the original video without processing. standard: compress for smaller files and faster downloads. high: lighter compression to preserve more detail than standard. Does not affect price.

Aspect ratio

Default 16:9

Duration (seconds)5

4 to 15 · default 5

Web search

Default off

Content filter

Default on · disable via the API only

Estimated cost~$0.18180 credits

Result

Try one of these prompts

Pricing

Credit-based — 1 credit = $0.001 USD. Pay only for completed generations.

First test cost

$0.05353 credits

One 5-second sample at the cheapest tier.

Testing budget guide

Add credits

$10

≈ 190 tests

$50

≈ 952 tests

$100

≈ 1904 tests

Category	Seedance 2.0 Mini Real-person uploads allowed.	Seedance 2.0 Mini Eco Economy tier. 720p / 1080p — adds a 1080p tier the standard Mini does not offer.
480P · text / image	$0.017 Price · 1 second	—
480P · with reference video	$0.011 Price · 1 second	—
720P · text / image	$0.036 Price · 1 second	$0.021 Price · 1 second
720P · with reference video	$0.022 Price · 1 second	$0.013 Price · 1 second
1080P	—	$0.051 Price · 1 second
1080P & uploaded videos	—	$0.031 Price · 1 second

What is the Seedance 2.0 Mini API?

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the budget tier of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 video model, served on reAPI through one async endpoint that reads the mode from your request. Send a prompt for text-to-video, a first and last frame for image-to-video, or up to nine reference images, three reference videos and three audio tracks for reference-driven generation, and you get 4–15 seconds of video at 480p or 720p with optional generated audio. Capping at 720p is what keeps the per-second rate low, and every job bills per second of actual output.

What you can build with this model

Real-world workflows and production use cases you can build and ship with this model.

Cinematic mood clips on a budget

Describe the shot — a runner in silhouette against a sunset coast — and Seedance 2.0 Mini returns a moody 4 to 15 second clip at 480p or 720p, for a fraction of the cost of a full 1080p render.

Generate a clip

Animate a character from one frame

Pass a single first frame and a motion prompt. Seedance 2.0 Mini animates the character with coherent movement and lighting, turning a still portrait into a short, expressive shot.

Action and scene shots for social

Send a prompt or reference images and Seedance 2.0 Mini delivers dynamic action and scene clips in any of nine aspect ratios — ready for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok without an edit timeline.

Why reAPI for Seedance 2.0 Mini

Built for cheap, fast iteration

Seedance 2.0 Mini runs at 480p and 720p, which keeps each job light. Test ten prompt variations for the price of one high-resolution render, then pick the winner and upscale elsewhere if you need to.

The lowest-cost Seedance 2.0 tier

Seedance 2.0 Mini bills per second and undercuts standard Seedance 2.0. Adding a reference video drops the rate further. Failed jobs refund automatically, so you only pay for clips you keep.

480p and 720p is enough for social

Reels, Shorts, and TikTok play back at phone resolution, so 720p is plenty for short-form. Seedance 2.0 Mini skips the 1080p and 4K overhead you do not need and passes the savings straight to you.

Seedance 2.0 Mini vs Seedance 2.0

How the budget Seedance 2.0 Mini tier compares to standard Seedance 2.0 for everyday video work.

Capability

Seedance 2.0 Mini

Standard Seedance 2.0

Pricing tier

Lowest-cost Seedance 2.0 tier, per second

Higher per-second rate

Resolution ceiling

480p and 720p only — no 1080p or 4K

Reaches higher resolutions

Best fit

Social, short-form, and rapid iteration

Crisp masters and high-resolution delivery

Input modes

Text, image (first/last frame), and reference to video

Same multi-mode input surface

Reference inputs

Up to 9 reference images, plus reference video and audio

Same reference inputs

Reference-video rate

Cheaper per-second tier when a reference video is supplied

Standard rate

Comparison reflects the documented behavior of these two ByteDance Seedance 2.0 tiers and may change. Model details reflect this page.

Ship in three steps

step 01
Create an API key
Sign up and grab a key from the dashboard. Free credits cover your first Seedance 2.0 Mini generations — no card required.
Open
step 02
Submit a video task
POST to /api/v1/videos/generations with model = seedance-2.0-mini and your prompt. The endpoint returns a task ID immediately.
Open
step 03
Poll the result
GET /api/v1/tasks/:id until status is completed, then download the Seedance 2.0 Mini clip and ship it.
Open

docs/api/seedance-2-0-mini

API reference

Drop-in code and the full parameter table.

View full reference

curl -X POST https://reapi.ai/api/v1/videos/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedance-2.0-mini",
    "prompt": "A neon city street at night, cars drifting, cinematic",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "duration": 5
  }'

Parameter validation failed

Rejected synchronously with the failing field named. Check enum values, ranges, and URL fields — nothing is charged.

Authentication or balance issue

401 means a missing or invalid Bearer key; 402 means the reserve exceeds your balance. Manage keys and credits in the console.

Content or material rejected

Reference material and outputs pass automated moderation. Rejected tasks fail with a clear error and a full refund.

Task failed or timed out

A task that reaches a failed state is never charged — the reserve refunds automatically. Keep the task id and retry when ready.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this model.

Seedance 2.0 Mini is the budget tier of ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 video model. One model id auto-routes text to video, image to video, and reference to video based on which inputs your request carries, and Seedance 2.0 Mini generates at 480p or 720p to keep the price low.