Seedance 2.5 Tested: Insane Realism but Expensive and Fails at Text

eptwts · x · 2026-08-04

Honest thoughts on Seedance 2.5 after extensive testing:

Extreme Realism: The generated UGC videos are so realistic that they could trick daily AI practitioners. Realism in video generation is nearly solved.
Prompt Adherence: Highly responsive to prompt instructions; getting the prompt right typically yields a great video in one shot.
Costs & Flaws: It is expensive to run and struggles significantly with text generation. Users should avoid it for captions or overlays and add text manually.
ROI Potential: With creativity and a solid product angle, achieving a good return on investment is highly feasible.

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