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.
Primer plano macro de chocolate amargo derretido que cae despacio sobre una tarta de frambuesa, en una barra de mármol, detalles brillantes, luz suave de ventana, cámara lenta, publicidad gastronómica de alta gama, sonido suave del chocolate al caer
Una mujer con lentes oscuros maneja un convertible antiguo en una ciudad de noche, reflejos de neón en el parabrisas, lluvia fina, aspecto de cine de 35 mm, rugido suave del motor
Toma de dron desde arriba de surfistas en olas turquesa al atardecer, sombras largas en el agua, detalles nítidos, movimiento lento y constante, sonido del mar
Apertura de anime: una chica con una bufanda roja larga corre por una azotea al atardecer, pétalos de cerezo girando, movimiento de cámara dinámico, animación hecha a mano, rock enérgico
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.