Seedance 2 API
What is Seedance 2
Seedance 2 is a video generation model developed by ByteDance and available through provider piapi. It generates high-quality video from text, images, or video editing inputs.
Seedance 2 via varg vs. calling piapi directly
| Feature | Via varg | Calling piapi directly |
|---|---|---|
| Separate account/key needed | No | Yes |
| Combinable with other models in one pipeline | Yes | No |
| Automatic caching | Yes | No |
Pricing
Seedance 2 is estimated at $8.67 per second of output, conditional. You pay only for what you use through varg's credit billing.
Code example
curl -X POST https://api.varg.ai/v2/video \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $VARG_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "seedance_2",
"prompt": "slow push-in on a ceramic coffee mug on a wooden table, soft morning light"
}'
seedance_2 is the model id in varg's live catalog. To see every input this model accepts, call GET https://api.varg.ai/v2/tools/video?model=seedance_2; see docs.varg.ai for the response shape.
When to use Seedance 2 vs. other video models
Choose Seedance 2 when you need high-quality video generated from text, images, or video editing. The model is billed at an estimated $8.67 per second of output on a conditional basis. If your workflow requires a different price structure or output characteristic, compare it against other video models in the same category. Without published latency or resolution differences in the source data, the decision should be based on pricing fit and desired generation mode.
FAQ
Common questions about Seedance 2 pricing, access, and inputs.
FAQ
How much does Seedance 2 cost via varg?
Seedance 2 is estimated at $8.67 per second of output, conditional.
Do I need a separate piapi account to use Seedance 2?
No. varg's multi-provider gateway handles provider access, so you can call Seedance 2 through the varg API without managing a separate piapi account or key.
What inputs does Seedance 2 support?
Seedance 2 generates high-quality video from text, images, or video editing inputs.