Seedance 2 vs Hailuo 2.3: Which AI Model in 2026?
Seedance 2 (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 2 | Hailuo 2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance | Hailuo |
| Type | Image to Video | Image to Video |
| Price on 97AI | $1.092 per second | $0.42 per video |
| Official price | $1.56 per second | $0.49 per video |
| Savings vs official | 30% | 14% |
| Payment | USDC · Card · Alipay | USDC · Card · Alipay |
| Works in China / no card | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Both Hailuo 2.3 and Seedance 2 run through 97AI's single API with USDC, card, or Alipay — and both cost $0 on failed generations. On price, Hailuo 2.3 is the lower-cost option at $0.42 per video (14% below Hailuo's official rate), while Seedance 2 runs $1.092 per second. Pick Hailuo 2.3 for cost-sensitive volume; choose Seedance 2 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 2 or Hailuo 2.3 cheaper?+
On 97AI.PRO, Seedance 2 is $1.092 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 2 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 2 and Hailuo 2.3, only successful output is charged.