Seedance 1.5 Pro vs Hailuo 2.3: Which AI Model in 2026?
Seedance 1.5 Pro (ByteDance) vs Hailuo 2.3 (Hailuo): a side-by-side comparison of price, provider, availability, and payment. Both run on 97AI.PRO through one API — typically well below official rates, with USDC/Alipay/card and no charge for failed jobs.
Side by side
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | Hailuo 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance | Hailuo |
| Type | Image to Video | Image to Video |
| Price on 97AI | $0.0184 per second | $0.42 per video |
| Official price | $0.026 per second | $0.49 per video |
| Savings vs official | 29% | 14% |
| Payment | USDC · Card · Alipay | USDC · Card · Alipay |
| Works in China / no card | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Both Seedance 1.5 Pro and Hailuo 2.3 run through 97AI's single API with USDC, card, or Alipay — and both cost $0 on failed generations. On price, Seedance 1.5 Pro is the lower-cost option at $0.0184 per second (29% below ByteDance's official rate), while Hailuo 2.3 runs $0.42 per video. Pick Seedance 1.5 Pro for cost-sensitive volume; choose Hailuo 2.3 if its output quality better fits your use case. You can test both on one balance without committing to either provider.
Frequently asked
Is Seedance 1.5 Pro or Hailuo 2.3 cheaper?+
On 97AI.PRO, Seedance 1.5 Pro is $0.0184 per second and Hailuo 2.3 is $0.42 per video. Both are billed only on success and are typically well below the providers' official prices.
Can I use both Seedance 1.5 Pro and Hailuo 2.3 with one account?+
Yes. 97AI.PRO exposes both through a single unified API and one credit balance — switch models by changing one field, no separate signups or provider contracts.
How do I pay without a credit card?+
Both models accept USDC (Arbitrum) and Alipay in addition to credit cards, so you can use them from China, LATAM, and other regions where international cards fail.
Do failed generations cost money?+
No — for both Seedance 1.5 Pro and Hailuo 2.3, only successful output is charged.