Is Seedance 1.0 still worth using?
Yes when you need the lowest-cost Seedance draft or a 1080p Seedance output. Newer models are not automatically the right spend for those tasks.
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Facts checked August 12, 2026
Seedance 1.0: the cheaper draft tier and the 1080p option
Seedance 1.0 remains useful for two reasons newer is not automatically better: Lite is the lowest-cost Seedance draft in this catalog, while Pro is the current Seedance path to 1080p. Choose by the question the take must answer.
Lite
18 credits
720p · 5 seconds
Pro
62 credits
1080p · 5 seconds
Starter balance
25 credits
Covers one Lite run
Input path
Text to video
Current First Take Lab catalog
Seedance 1.0 Lite vs Pro
| Question | Lite | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 720p | 1080p |
| Five-second charge | 18 credits | 62 credits |
| Best use | Prompt and motion draft | Selected high-resolution take |
| Starter credits | One run fits | Does not fit |
When Seedance 1.0 is the rational choice
Prompt debugging
Use Lite when the uncertainty is the action, framing or prompt language—not final sharpness.
18 credits
A 1080p deliverable
Use Pro when output resolution is the deciding requirement and the shot is already selected.
62 credits
Starter-credit onboarding
Lite is the only current Seedance tier that fits inside the 25-credit signup balance.
See free accessThe First-Take path from 1.0 to a final model
- Draft on Lite at 720p for 18 credits.
- Change one failed variable in the prompt.
- Stay on Lite if the draft answers the creative need.
- Move to Pro for 1080p or to 2.0 for difficult interaction only after the shot works.
1.0 vs 2.0 vs 2.5
| Model | Use it when | From |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Budget or 1080p is the deciding factor. | 18 credits |
| 2.0 | Complex motion, interaction and native audio are the question. | 121 credits |
| 2.5 | You need the current 2.5 modes, including 30 seconds or photo animation. | 111 credits |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Lite and Pro?
In the current First Take Lab catalog, Lite is 720p for 18 credits and Pro is 1080p for 62 credits for a five-second text-to-video run.
Can I run Seedance 1.0 with free starter credits?
The 25-credit starter balance can cover one 18-credit Lite run, but not the 62-credit Pro run.
Should I use 1.0 or 2.0?
Use 1.0 for a low-cost draft or 1080p. Use 2.0 when the shot specifically needs complex interaction, motion or its native-audio workflow.
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