Grok Imagine Video vs Seedance 2.5
Grok Imagine Video by xAI and Seedance 2.5 by ByteDance, side by side: what each does, what a run costs in credits, and when to pick which. Both run on Kinoseed with one plan.
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Side by side
| Feature | Grok Imagine Video | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | xAI | ByteDance |
| What it does | text or image to video, 6 second clips, up to 720p | text or image to video, 4 to 10 second clips, up to 1080p |
| Text to video | Yes | Yes |
| Start image | Yes | Yes |
| End image | No | Yes, optional |
| Clip length | 6 seconds | 4, 5, 8 or 10 seconds |
| Resolution | 480p or 720p | 480p, 720p or 1080p |
| Sound | Included in the price, per fal's model page as of 13 Nov 2026 | Included in the price |
| Price for the benchmark clip | 80 credits (6 seconds at 720p) | 430 credits (5 seconds at 720p) |
| Cheapest run | 55 credits for a 6-second clip at 480p | 170 credits for a 4-second clip at 480p |
Prices are the credits a run spends, from the same rates the studio and the API charge.
Which to pick
- Grok Imagine Video costs less per clip: 80 credits for 6 seconds at 720p, against 430 for 5 seconds at 720p on Seedance 2.5.
- Seedance 2.5 takes an end image too, so you can fix the first and the last shot.
- Seedance 2.5 goes up to 1080p, the higher of the two.
- Seedance 2.5 makes the longer clips, up to 10 seconds.
About Grok Imagine Video
Grok Imagine is the image and video generator from xAI, the same one built into Grok. The video model takes a text prompt or a start image and returns a 6-second clip.
It renders at 480p or 720p in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1. With one fixed length and two resolutions there is little to configure, and it is one of the lower-cost video models in the studio.
Grok Imagine Video: prices and examplesAbout Seedance 2.5
Seedance 2.5 is the newest Seedance from ByteDance. It works from a text prompt, or from a start image with an optional end image.
Clips are 4, 5, 8 or 10 seconds long in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1, at 480p, 720p or 1080p. Sound comes with the picture and is part of the price.
Seedance 2.5: prices and examplesQuestions
- What is the difference between Grok Imagine Video and Seedance 2.5?
- Grok Imagine is the image and video generator from xAI, the same one built into Grok. The video model takes a text prompt or a start image and returns a 6-second clip. Seedance 2.5 is the newest Seedance from ByteDance. It works from a text prompt, or from a start image with an optional end image.
- Which is cheaper, Grok Imagine Video or Seedance 2.5?
- Grok Imagine Video starts at 55 credits for a 6-second clip at 480p; Seedance 2.5 at 170 credits for a 4-second clip at 480p. Runs spend credits from a plan.
- Should I use Grok Imagine Video or Seedance 2.5?
- Grok Imagine Video costs less per clip: 80 credits for 6 seconds at 720p, against 430 for 5 seconds at 720p on Seedance 2.5. Seedance 2.5 takes an end image too, so you can fix the first and the last shot. Seedance 2.5 goes up to 1080p, the higher of the two. Seedance 2.5 makes the longer clips, up to 10 seconds.