Grok Imagine Video vs Seedance v1 Pro
xAI's audio-video model vs ByteDance's 1080p generator — speed vs resolution.
Grok Imagine Video and Seedance v1 Pro are no longer offered on Melies. The specs below are kept for reference. See the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Grok Imagine Video from xAI and Seedance v1 Pro from ByteDance represent two different approaches to AI video generation. xAI's #1 ranked video model with native audio, fast generation, and cinematic quality. On the other side, byteDance's video model with up to 1080p resolution and 12s duration.
Both models cost 80 credits per generation, so the decision comes down to capabilities rather than budget. Grok Imagine Video excels at fast cinematic video with sound, image animation, video editing, while Seedance v1 Pro is better suited for high-resolution video, flexible aspect ratios, precise duration control.
Updated November 2026
Neither Grok Imagine Video nor Seedance v1 Pro is offered on Melies anymore. Compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Grok Imagine Video vs Seedance v1 Pro: How They Compare
 Grok Imagine Video |  Seedance v1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | ByteDance |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jun 2025 |
| Cost | 80 | 80 |
| Speed | Fast | Medium |
| Max duration | 10 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p | 480p, 720p, 1080p |
Grok Imagine Video vs Seedance v1 Pro: Cost Comparison
Both models cost the same. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | Grok Imagine Video | Seedance v1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 400 | 400 |
| 10 videos | 800 | 800 |
| 25 videos | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Grok Imagine Video
- + Faster generation speed
- + Fast cinematic video with sound
- + Native audio generation
- + Animate from an image
- + #1 on multiple video leaderboards
- - Shorter max duration (10s vs 12s)
Seedance v1 Pro
- + High-resolution video
- + Longer videos (up to 12s)
- + Up to 1080p resolution
- + 6 aspect ratio options
- + 2–12 second duration range
- - No native audio
- - Text-to-video only (no image input)
Grok Imagine Video vs Seedance v1 Pro: FAQ
Practical answers before you start creating.
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