Short answer: Seedance 2.5 runs on credits. Before every job, confirm duration and resolution, read the on-screen estimate, and compare it with your live balance. Continued generation uses Mini–Pro plans or credit packs — see pricing for live cards.
Open the Seedance 2.5, keep the first brief short, then decide whether a plan or pack fits continued work.
Last checked: October 30, 2026 against the Seedance 2.5 product page, pricing page, refund policy, About page, and public API docs on seedance2video.io.
How do Seedance 2.5 credits and estimates work?
Each generation spends account credits. Public pages do not publish a fixed credit count for every job type, so treat your live balance and the on-screen estimate as the source of truth. Use a short first clip to answer one concrete question — for example whether a product silhouette holds during a slow push-in — rather than burning credits on unrelated experiments.
| Check | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Account balance | Credits available for the next job |
| Model and settings | The exact Seedance 2.5 request you will submit |
| Generation estimate | Whether that request fits the remaining balance |
| Plan or pack terms | What you would buy for continued use |
How much do paid Seedance 2.5 plans cost?
Continued generation uses Mini–Pro subscriptions or one-time credit packs. Monthly list prices and yearly billed equivalents shown on the pricing page:
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly (shown as /month) | Monthly credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | $29.9 | $14.9 | 3,000 |
| Standard | $59.9 | $29.9 | 6,600 |
| Plus | $119.9 | $59.9 | 14,400 |
| Pro | $199.9 | $99.9 | 26,000 |
Compare the full table on the pricing page. Yearly billing is paid up front; credits release monthly across the year rather than as one lump on purchase day. One-time packs are also listed there if you prefer prepaid credits without a subscription.
What are the refund rules?
Fees are generally non-refundable after a successful payment, except where law requires otherwise or a listed special case applies. If you submit a refund request, do it within 3 days (72 hours) of successful payment; late requests are usually not reviewed. When a special-case refund is approved, an 8% processing fee is deducted.
Read the full wording on the refund policy.
Is the Seedance 2.5 API available?
Yes. Public API access is live for verified users: create a live API key from Settings → API Keys and follow the docs at seedance2video.io/docs/api. API usage shares the same account credits as the web generator in the current phase.
What are the common questions about credits, plans, and limits?
How should I check credits before a job?
Lock Seedance 2.5 with your duration and resolution, then compare the on-screen estimate with your live balance before you submit.
Does every duration and resolution cost the same?
No. Longer clips and higher resolutions usually cost more. Always compare the job estimate with your live balance; public pages do not guarantee every combination fits a small balance.
What are Mini–Pro monthly and yearly prices?
Monthly list prices run from $29.9 (Mini) to $199.9 (Pro). Yearly billing shows $14.9–$99.9 per month equivalents on the pricing cards. Confirm the checkout total before you pay.
How long do I have to request a refund?
Submit within 3 days (72 hours) of successful payment. Approval is not guaranteed; approved special-case refunds deduct an 8% processing fee.
Can I use an API key with the same credits?
Yes on seedance2video.io. Verified users can create live keys and call the public API documented at /docs/api; billing uses the same account credits as the web UI.
Where should you run the first test?
Seedance 2.5, keep the first brief to one subject and one camera move, read the estimate, then decide whether a Mini–Pro plan or pack fits continued work.
What sources support this guide?
- Seedance 2.5: model entry and generator.
- Pricing page: Mini–Pro and credit packs.
- Refund policy: 3-day / 72-hour window and 8% fee.
- API docs: live key access and shared credits.
