Seedance v1 Pro vs Hailuo 02
ByteDance's 1080p text-to-video vs MiniMax's image animator — different workflows compared.
Seedance v1 Pro and Hailuo 02 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.
Seedance v1 Pro from ByteDance and Hailuo 02 from MiniMax represent two different approaches to AI video generation. ByteDance's video model with up to 1080p resolution and 12s duration. On the other side, miniMax's image-to-video model with consistent motion and end-frame control.
At 70 credits, Hailuo 02 costs 10 credits less than Seedance v1 Pro (80 credits). Neither Seedance v1 Pro nor Hailuo 02 is offered on Melies anymore. The pricing page lists the current video models and their credit costs.
Updated November 2026
Neither Seedance v1 Pro nor Hailuo 02 is offered on Melies anymore. Compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
Seedance v1 Pro vs Hailuo 02: How They Compare
 Seedance v1 Pro |  Hailuo 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance | MiniMax |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Cost | 80 | 70 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Max duration | 12 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 480p, 720p, 1080p | 512P, 768P |
Seedance v1 Pro vs Hailuo 02: Cost Comparison
Hailuo 02 is 13% cheaper than Seedance v1 Pro. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | Seedance v1 Pro | Hailuo 02 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 400 | 350 |
| 10 videos | 800 | 700 |
| 25 videos | 2,000 | 1,750 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Seedance v1 Pro
- + High-resolution video
- + Longer videos (up to 12s)
- + Up to 1080p resolution
- + 6 aspect ratio options
- + 2–12 second duration range
- - More expensive (80 vs 70 credits)
- - Text-to-video only (no image input)
Hailuo 02
- + More affordable (70 vs 80 credits)
- + Consistent image animation
- + Animate from an image
- + End-frame image control
- + Prompt optimizer
- - Shorter max duration (10s vs 12s)
Seedance v1 Pro vs Hailuo 02: FAQ
Practical answers before you start creating.
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