| What it does | ByteDance Seedream AI image and Seedance video generator in one studio
| AI video generator that turns prompts and scripts into finished documentary-style YouTube videos
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| Pricing model | Freemium
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| Pricing | Free: 10 credits for new accounts, valid 30 days. Basic: $8.3/month (billed yearly at $100/year, 2,400 credits per 12 months). Pro: $30/month (billed yearly at $360/year, 21,600 credits per 12 months). Business: $49.9/month (billed yearly at $599/year, 48,000 credits per 12 months). One-time Credit
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| Key features | - Five Seedream versions in one studio: 5.0 Pro, 5.0 Lite, 4.5, 4.0 and 3.0
- Text-to-image generation with prompts up to 5,000 characters
- Image editing with up to 14 reference images
- Layer decomposition to split images into separate elements
- Up to 4K resolution on Basic and higher plans
- Eight aspect ratios including ultrawide 21:9 banners
- Seedance video generation with seven versions and motion generation
- Commercial use support through Business-level access
- Free plan with 10 credits for 30 days, no credit card needed
| - Automated B-roll sourcing and cutting to narration
- Animated maps and charts generated from script data
- Browser-based timeline editor with re-rendering at 10% of original credits
- AI thumbnail generation with style matching
- FCP7 XML export for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro
- Integration with AI agents via MCP, REST API, and CLI
- Video length control from 6 to 60 minutes with script-to-length matching
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| What makes it different | - Access to five Seedream versions in one interface without switching platforms
- Up to 14 reference images for image editing, the largest edit input among versions
- Integrated Seedance video studio to turn stills into clips without leaving the platform
- Transparent credit system showing cost before generation with automatic refund on failure
| - Plan-before-render approval workflow: users review script, voice, and credit estimate before video generation
- Real footage, maps, and charts instead of generic AI video: documentaries use licensed stock and public-domain footage
- Credit-only charging after successful render with no charges for failed generations
- Agentic AI planning and directing: AI agents orchestrate scene planning and generation
- Support for custom scripts and uploaded voiceovers
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 30 ▲ +1 (up) since last check | 35 ▲ +1 (up) since last check |
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| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 4 | 13 |
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| Citation Flow (Majestic) | 28 | 33 |
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| Referring domains (Majestic) | 122 | 156 |
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