video model comparison
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite are both current video models, from ByteDance Seed and xAI. Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 91% cheaper per video second than Dreamina Seedance 2.5, $0.02 vs $0.231. On Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video), Dreamina Seedance 2.5 scores 1143 Elo and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite 994 Elo (Artificial Analysis, measured October 13, 2026).
Data verified October 13, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-13
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price per video second | $0.231 | $0.02 (better) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video) | 1143 Elo (#1 of 4) (better) | 994 Elo (#4 of 4) |
| Artificial Analysis Video Arena (image to video) | 1125 Elo (#2 of 3) | Not measured |
| Provider | ByteDance Seed | xAI |
| 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:Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13Artificial Analysis · 2026-10-13
When to choose each
Dreamina Seedance 2.5
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
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite
Best for
- Cheap drafts and simple clips before committing to a higher-end video model
Watch out for
- xAI has not published a release date; trackers report early October 2026
- No independent video-quality benchmark is recorded here
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 vs Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite FAQ
Which is cheaper, Dreamina Seedance 2.5 or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite is 91% cheaper per video second than Dreamina Seedance 2.5, $0.02 vs $0.231.
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Dreamina Seedance 2.5 or Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 leads on Artificial Analysis Video Arena (text to video), 1143 Elo to 994 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and Grok Imagine Video 1.5 Lite?
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