Model comparison
Compare Runway Gen-4.5 and Seedance 2.5 using the same provider-sourced video generation rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 4, 2026
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Example: 8-second, 720p clips with audio. Models that do not support these settings will not receive an estimate.
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Runway Gen-4.5Runway | Runway | No reviewed rate |
| Seedance 2.5ByteDance Seed | ByteDance Seed | No reviewed rate |
Quick take
Runway's flagship developer video model for text- and image-guided clips, with professional formats and a predictable credit-per-second base rate.
Format surcharges can exceed the base generation cost, and the provider does not publish one render-time number across settings.
ByteDance's current audiovisual model for coherent clips up to 30 seconds, with native sound, long-form storytelling, rich references, and targeted editing.
fal bills by a video-token formula tied to frame size and duration, so aspect ratio changes the cost. Confirm which route supports the resolution and reference mix you need.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Video generation | Runway Gen-4.5 | Seedance 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Generation priceCurrent list price per generated second or the provider's closest billing unit. | 12 credits / sec = $0.12 / sec | $0.0214 / 1K video tokens on fal |
| Clip durationDocumented duration choices or maximum clip length. | 2–10 seconds | 4–30 seconds; official extensions supported |
| Maximum outputHighest provider-documented output resolution, with relevant constraints. | Endpoint and output-format dependent | 720p text route; fal image route also lists 1080p |
| Native audioWhether the endpoint generates synchronized audio with video. | No native audio listed | Yes, jointly generated with video |
| Input modesSupported text, image, video, reference, or motion inputs. | Text or image to video | Text, image, video, audio, and reference assets |
| Generation timeOnly shown when a provider publishes a range; not a Cody benchmark. | Not published | Not published |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
Data handling depends on the Runway plan and agreement. Review Runway's current terms, workspace controls, and any enterprise commitments before processing confidential media.
Provider and API links
fal stores request inputs and outputs by default. Its X-Fal-Store-IO: 0 request header prevents payload storage, but uploaded CDN files need separate lifecycle handling; other Seedance routes have their own terms.
Provider and API links
Frequently asked questions
Runway Gen-4.5: Runway's flagship developer video model for text- and image-guided clips, with professional formats and a predictable credit-per-second base rate. Seedance 2.5: ByteDance's current audiovisual model for coherent clips up to 30 seconds, with native sound, long-form storytelling, rich references, and targeted editing.
Consider Runway Gen-4.5 when your priority is Editorial and post-production workflows. Consider Seedance 2.5 when your priority is Sound-on social and advertising videos. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Video generation category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
