Direct BytePlus ModelArk · Zero reseller markup

The cheapest Seedance API

Generate cinematic AI video with ByteDance Seedance models through a direct API — no reseller markup. Generate cinematic AI video from text, images, or references — starting around $0.60 per 5s clip on Seedance 2.0. No credits. No subscription. Pay per token.

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6 Seedance models live2.5 coming soonREST API + Studio

5s · 720p clip

~$0.76

Seedance 2.0

vs Kie.ai

−26%

same generation

Direct ByteDance infrastructureProduction-ready REST APIText · Image · Reference modesSeedance 2.5 waitlist open

Generation modes

Three ways to create

Every mode runs on the same direct Seedance API — choose based on your input, not your budget.

Text to Video

Describe it. Watch it move.

Write a prompt and Seedance builds the scene — camera motion, lighting, subject movement, and atmosphere. Ideal for product shots, B-roll, ads, and social clips without shooting a frame.

·Full creative control via natural language
·5s or 10s duration · 720p or 1080p
·Aspect ratios: 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4
·Optional audio generation on supported models

Image to Video

Bring stills to life.

Upload a photo or paste a URL. Seedance animates it with realistic motion while preserving identity, composition, and style. Perfect for avatar videos, product photos, and portrait content.

·First frame, last frame, or reference image roles
·Preserves faces and brand visuals
·Subtle motion to full cinematic movement
·Works with JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF

Reference Video

Motion that matches your vision.

Provide a reference image and describe the motion you want. Seedance uses multimodal understanding to generate video that follows your character, product, or scene reference with high fidelity.

·Character-consistent avatar campaigns
·Lower token cost with video input on 2.0
·Combine reference + prompt for precise control
·Face-optimized models for real-person content

Visual studio

Test before you scale

Every API customer gets access to our private studio — generate videos in the browser, see real-time cost estimates, track job history, and download outputs. No BytePlus console required.

Live cost calculator per model & duration
Job history with status sync & activity logs
Image upload or URL for I2V campaigns
Agent-ready API for automated batch production

Model catalog

Every Seedance model. One API.

From free-tier testing on 1.0 Pro Fast to flagship Seedance 2.0 production — plus Face variants for avatar campaigns. Seedance 2.5 is on the roadmap.

Free tier

Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast

Token rate2M free tokens

~5s clip~$0.05

ResolutionUp to 1080p

Best for testing & prototyping

Free tier

Seedance 1.5 Pro

Token rate2M free tokens

~5s clip~$0.06

ResolutionUp to 1080p

Cinematic quality + optional audio sync

Production

Seedance 2.0 Fast

Token rate$5.6 / 1M tokens

~5s clip~$0.60

Resolution720p max

High-volume production at speed

Production

Seedance 2.0

Token rate$7.0 / 1M tokens

~5s clip~$0.76

Resolution720p – 1080p

Flagship quality for final deliverables

Production

Seedance 2.0 Face

Token rate$7.0 / 1M tokens

~5s clip~$0.76

Resolution720p – 1080p

Real-person reference images

Coming soon

Seedance 2.5

Token rateTBA

~5s clip—

Resolution1080p+

Next generation — join the waitlist

Transparent pricing

Why direct beats resellers

Same Seedance 2.0 generation — 5 seconds, 720p, image input. Here's what 100 clips actually cost.

Platform	Per 5s clip	Per second	vs direct	API
Xethra (BytePlus direct)You are here	~$0.76	~$0.15	Wholesale
Replicate	~$0.90	$0.18	+19%
Segmind	~$0.91	$0.18	+20%
WaveSpeed	~$1.00	$0.20	+32%
Kie.ai	~$1.03	$0.205	+36%
fal.ai	~$1.21	$0.242	+59%
fal.ai Standard	~$1.52	$0.303	+100%
Higgsfield	~$0.73–1.65	Credits	Sub + credits	—
Dreamina	~$1.62	Credits	Sub + credits	—

Benchmark: Seedance 2.0 · 5s · 720p · 9:16 · image/text input (no reference video). Xethra = BytePlus pay-as-you-go at $7.0/M tokens (~108K tokens/clip). Reseller rates from public docs (fal.ai, Kie.ai, WaveSpeed, Replicate, Segmind) and consumer plans (Higgsfield, Dreamina) as of Apr–Jun 2026. Not affiliated with listed platforms.

Platform

Built for production teams

Not a wrapper. A full video generation stack with observability, automation, and honest pricing.

Real-time job tracking

Poll status, sync history, and activity logs — see every generation in the studio dashboard.

Agent API

Automate batch campaigns with a dedicated agent endpoint and persistent job storage.

2M free tokens

Start on Seedance 1.0 / 1.5 Pro Fast with free quota before scaling to 2.0.

All aspect ratios

9:16 for Reels, 16:9 for YouTube, 1:1 for feeds — one API, every format.

Get started

Request API access

Xethra is a direct BytePlus ModelArk integration — no middleman, no credit games. Tell us about your use case and we'll get you set up with API credentials and studio access.

Direct Seedance pricing — save 30–70% vs resellers
Full model catalog: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 + 2.5 waitlist
REST API + visual studio for testing
Priority onboarding for production campaigns