Veo 3.1 Fast vs Seedance 2.0: Price & Speed

Veo 3.1 Fast vs Seedance 2.0

Veo 3.1 Fast is cheaper at the tracked configurations. The better choice depends on latency, audio, resolution and workflow fit.

Metric	Veo 3.1 Fast	Seedance 2.0
Provider	Google via Runway	ByteDance via fal
Price / second	$0.15	$0.30
10-second clip	$1.50	$3.03
Tracked resolution	720p	720p
Native audio	Yes	Yes
Best for	Narrative clips where native audio matters	Complex prompts, references and multi-shot output

Metric

Veo 3.1 Fast

Seedance 2.0

Provider

Google via Runway

ByteDance via fal

Price / second

$0.15

$0.30

10-second clip

$1.50

$3.03

Tracked resolution

720p

Native audio

Yes

Best for

Narrative clips where native audio matters

Complex prompts, references and multi-shot output

Which should you choose?

Pick Veo 3.1 Fast for narrative clips where native audio matters. Pick Seedance 2.0 for complex prompts, references and multi-shot output. Use the same prompt brief, aspect ratio and acceptance rubric across both.

Cost at production volume

At 1,000 ten-second generations, Veo 3.1 Fast is about $1500 and Seedance 2.0 is about $3034, before retries and ancillary fees.

Method

We prioritize first-party API pricing and explicitly label resolution and audio. Speed descriptions are directional unless the provider publishes a repeatable benchmark.