Should I buy Seedance credits or a monthly subscription?
Credit packs last 365 days; subscriptions cost less per credit but expire monthly. On AISeedance25, a plan pays off above about 4,000 credits a month.
Last updated: 2026-10-23
Short answer. Buy a one-time credit pack if you generate now and then: pack credits stay valid for 365 days. Choose a subscription only if you will use most of its allowance every month. On AISeedance25, subscriptions cost $0.0025–$0.0060 per credit and packs $0.0063–$0.0075, but subscription credits expire at the end of each month. Basic Monthly beats buying Starter packs once you use more than about 4,000 credits a month, roughly 4 five-second Seedance 2.5 videos at 720p.
Subscriptions
| Plan | Credits per month | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 5,000 | $29.90 ($0.0060/credit) | $14.95/month ($0.0030/credit) |
| Standard | 9,000 | $49.90 ($0.0055/credit) | $24.95/month ($0.0028/credit) |
| Pro | 19,000 | $99.90 ($0.0053/credit) | $49.95/month ($0.0026/credit) |
| Max | 40,000 | $199.90 ($0.0050/credit) | $99.95/month ($0.0025/credit) |
Annual prices are shown per month and charged once a year (Basic $179.40, Standard $299.40, Pro $599.40, Max $1,199.40). Both billing cycles issue credits monthly, and each month's credits expire at the end of that month. One five-second Seedance 2.5 video at 720p costs 1,000 credits, so Basic's 5,000 monthly credits cover 5 of them.
One-time credit packs
| Pack | Credits | Price | Per credit | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trial (once per account) | 3,000 | $15 | $0.0050 | 30 days |
| Starter | 4,000 | $29.90 | $0.0075 | 365 days |
| Creator | 8,500 | $59.90 | $0.0070 | 365 days |
| Professional | 18,000 | $119.90 | $0.0067 | 365 days |
| Scale | 38,000 | $239.90 | $0.0063 | 365 days |
Which one to choose
- Credit pack: you generate occasionally, are still testing models, or your usage changes from month to month. Nothing is lost in a quiet month, because pack credits last 365 days.
- Monthly subscription: you use more than about 4,000 credits every month. Basic Monthly costs $29.90, the same as the 4,000-credit Starter pack, and gives 5,000 credits a month, as long as you use them before the month ends.
- Annual subscription: your monthly use is steady. Annual billing costs 50% less per credit than monthly billing (Basic: $0.0030 vs $0.0060) and beats Starter packs above about 2,000 credits a month, but you pay for the year upfront and each month's credits still expire.
- New account: start with the $15 trial pack: 3,000 credits, enough for 3 five-second Seedance 2.5 videos at 720p, valid 30 days, once per account.
Combining a subscription and packs
All credits share one balance. Each generation uses the credits that expire soonest, normally the current month's allowance, so pack credits are kept for later.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a Seedance subscription cheaper than buying credit packs?
Per credit, yes: on AISeedance25 subscriptions cost $0.0025–$0.0060 per credit and one-time packs $0.0063–$0.0075. A subscription only saves money if you use its allowance before it expires at the end of each month.
How many credits a month make a subscription worth it?
More than about 4,000 credits a month for Basic Monthly, or about 2,000 a month on annual billing, compared with buying Starter packs.
Do credit packs expire?
Yes, 365 days after purchase. The $15 trial pack expires after 30 days.
Can I buy credit packs while I have a subscription?
Yes. Pack credits join the same balance, and each generation uses the credits that expire soonest first.