video model comparison
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Gen-4.5
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Gen-4.5 are both current video models, from ByteDance Seed and Runway. On Arena Text-to-Video, Dreamina Seedance 2.5 scores 1474 Elo and Gen-4.5 1225 Elo (Arena, measured September 22, 2026).
Data verified November 3, 2026 · Dataset 2026-11-03
Side by side
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Gen-4.5, line by line
Prices in effect today, compared at the same tier wherever both list one. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | Gen-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price per video second | $0.231 (720p) | Not listed |
| Independent benchmarks | ||
| Arena Text-to-Video | 1474 Elo (#2 of 5) (better) | 1225 Elo (#5 of 5) |
| Arena Image-to-Video | 1477 Elo (#2 of 5) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1157 Elo (#1 of 4) | Not measured |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1155 Elo (#1 of 4) | Not measured |
| Specs | ||
| Provider | ByteDance Seed | Runway |
| Release date | Not reported | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image, video | text, image |
| Output | video | video |
Scores:Arena · 2026-11-03Artificial Analysis · 2026-11-03Artificial Analysis · 2026-11-03
Charts
Against every current video model
Where Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Gen-4.5 land among the current models of their task, on every independent benchmark, on price and on context.
Where each stands
On Arena Text-to-Video, Dreamina Seedance 2.5 ranks #2 and Gen-4.5 #5 of 5 current models. Each bar is the share of current models it beats: on score, price and context.
Independent benchmarks
Arena Image-to-Video
Dreamina Seedance 2.5:#2of 5
1,477 Elo · ahead of 75%
Gen-4.5: Not scored
Arena Text-to-Video
Dreamina Seedance 2.5:#2of 5
1,474 Elo · ahead of 75%
Gen-4.5:#5of 5
1,225 Elo · ahead of 0%
Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video)
Dreamina Seedance 2.5:#1of 4
1,157 Elo · ahead of 100%
Gen-4.5: Not scored
Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video)
Dreamina Seedance 2.5:#1of 4
1,155 Elo · ahead of 100%
Gen-4.5: Not scored
Price and context
Price per video second
Dreamina Seedance 2.5:#7of 8
$0.231 · cheaper than 14%
Gen-4.5: Not listed
Quality against price
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 scores 1,477 at $0.231 (price per video second). The line joins the current models no other beats on both price and Arena Image-to-Video score; hover any point to name it.
Quality against price: the data
| Model | Provider | Price per video second | Arena Image-to-Video (Elo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 | $0.10 | 1,488 | |
| Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | ByteDance Seed | $0.23 | 1,477 |
| Grok Imagine Video 1.5 | xAI | $0.080 | 1,456 |
| grok-imagine-video | xAI | $0.050 | 1,415 |
| Veo 3.1 Preview | $0.40 | 1,398 |
Cost
What each costs
Example workloads at each provider's listed rates, then every other rate either one lists. The cheaper figure in each row is highlighted.
| Workload or rate | Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | Gen-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Example workloads | ||
| One minute of video | $13.86 (720p) | Not listed |
Your own bill will differ. These figures use list prices and example workloads. The AI Model Cost Audit reviews your real usage, shortlists models that score as well for each task for less, and estimates the savings.
Launch price $100, regular price $150
Verdict
When to choose each
Dreamina Seedance 2.5
Where it leads
- Higher Arena Text-to-Video score, 1474 Elo vs 1225 Elo
- Accepts video input
- Supports video editing
Best for
- Multi-shot clips up to 30 seconds
- Timestamp-precise video editing
Watch out for
- Billed by tokens, not seconds: the recorded per-second rates are BytePlus estimates for a 5-second 16:9 clip without video input
- Requests with video input count the input duration and carry a minimum charge
- BytePlus dates the release only to June 2026
Gen-4.5
Where it leads
No measured lead over Dreamina Seedance 2.5 in this data.
Best for
- Runway API video generation
Watch out for
- No per-second price is recorded here, so cost comparisons leave it out
From benchmark to production
Building on Dreamina Seedance 2.5 or Gen-4.5?
Public scores rarely hold on your own data. We test both models on your real tasks, then build the agent or pipeline around the one that wins.
AI Model Cost AuditLaunch price $100, regular price $150What the audit includes
FAQ
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Gen-4.5 FAQ
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Dreamina Seedance 2.5 or Gen-4.5?
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 leads on Arena Text-to-Video, 1474 Elo to 1225 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
How do Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Gen-4.5 differ in features?
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 takes text, image and video input; Gen-4.5 takes text and image. Only Dreamina Seedance 2.5 supports video editing.
Further reading
More on Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Gen-4.5
Related comparisons
- Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Gemini Omni Flash 1.1
- Gemini Omni Flash 1.1 vs Gen-4.5
- Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5
- Gen-4.5 vs Veo 3.1 Preview
- Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Veo 3.1 Preview
- Gen-4.5 vs grok-imagine-video
- Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs grok-imagine-video
- Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
- Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Wan 3.0 Video
Production evaluation
Choosing between Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Gen-4.5?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty