HeyGen Video vs Seedance 2.5
Two AI video models, one credit balance. Here is how they differ on price, length, resolution and sound. Every number is what Cirrela charges today.
Side by side
| Feature | HeyGen Video | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | HeyGen | ByteDance |
| Good at | Built on MiniMax H3: sharp video with its own sound, at the lowest price per second | Long cinematic takes up to 30s with native synced audio |
| Price for a default video | 18 credits, 9 seconds at 768p with sound | 237 credits, 5 seconds at 720p with sound |
| Length | 5 to 15 seconds | 5 to 30 seconds |
| Sound | Made with the video | Made with the video |
| Best resolution | 1080p (768p without a plan) | 1080p (paid plans) |
| Start from a photo | Yes | Yes, but not of real people |
| Formats | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9 |
Run the same idea through both
Pick a prompt, make it with each model and keep the one you like. The clips were made with Cirrela to show the idea, not necessarily with these two models.
Macro shot of molten dark chocolate pouring slowly over a fresh raspberry tart on a marble counter, glossy detail, soft window light, slow motion, high-end food commercial, gentle pouring sound
A woman in dark sunglasses drives a vintage convertible through a city at night, neon reflections sliding across the windshield, light rain, cinematic 35mm film look, soft engine sound
Top-down drone shot of surfers riding turquoise waves at sunset, long shadows on the water, crisp detail, slow steady glide, ocean sound
Anime opening sequence: a girl with a long red scarf sprints across a rooftop at sunset, cherry blossom petals swirling around her, dynamic camera sweep, hand-drawn cel shading, energetic rock music
Which one should you pick?
Pick HeyGen Video if
- you want the lower price: 18 credits against 237 for a default video.
- you want to animate photos of real people, which it accepts.
Not sure? Make the same idea with both. Failed renders are refunded, and the Create button shows the exact price before you click.