WAN v2.6 vs Seedance v1 Pro
Alibaba's reference-to-video vs ByteDance's resolution flexibility. Both around 70-80 credits.
WAN v2.6 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.
WAN v2.6 from Alibaba and Seedance v1 Pro from ByteDance represent two different approaches to AI video generation. Alibaba's latest video model with multi-shot prompts and reference-to-video support. On the other side, byteDance's video model with up to 1080p resolution and 12s duration.
At 70 credits, WAN v2.6 costs 10 credits less than Seedance v1 Pro (80 credits). Neither WAN v2.6 nor Seedance v1 Pro is offered on Melies anymore. The pricing page lists the current video models and their credit costs.
Updated November 2026
Neither WAN v2.6 nor Seedance v1 Pro is offered on Melies anymore. Compare the current video models and their credit costs on the pricing page.
WAN v2.6 vs Seedance v1 Pro: How They Compare
 WAN v2.6 |  Seedance v1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | ByteDance |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jun 2025 |
| Cost | 70 | 80 |
| Speed | Medium | Medium |
| Max duration | 15 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Image input | ||
| Audio | ||
| Resolutions | 720p, 1080p | 480p, 720p, 1080p |
WAN v2.6 vs Seedance v1 Pro: Cost Comparison
WAN v2.6 is 13% cheaper than Seedance v1 Pro. Here's how credits add up at scale.
| Volume | WAN v2.6 | Seedance v1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5 videos | 350 | 400 |
| 10 videos | 700 | 800 |
| 25 videos | 1,750 | 2,000 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
WAN v2.6
- + More affordable (70 vs 80 credits)
- + Multi-shot storytelling
- + Animate from an image
- + Longer videos (up to 15s)
- - Higher price point relative to speed tier
Seedance v1 Pro
- + High-resolution video
- + Up to 1080p resolution
- + 6 aspect ratio options
- + 2–12 second duration range
- + Camera fixed mode
- - More expensive (80 vs 70 credits)
- - Text-to-video only (no image input)
- - Shorter max duration (12s vs 15s)
WAN v2.6 vs Seedance v1 Pro: FAQ
Practical answers before you start creating.
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