Kling 1.6 vs Seedance Pro
Kling 1.6 and Seedance Pro are both available on Pixel Engine. This page compares what they actually cost and what they can do, generated from the live catalogue rather than written by hand.
Specifications side by side
| Kling 1.6 | Seedance Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | video | video |
| Credits (base) | 8 | 17 |
| Cost per generation | $0.53–$0.80 | $1.13–$1.70 |
| Cost per second of video | $0.11–$0.16 | $0.23–$0.34 |
| Durations (s) | 5,10 | 5,10 |
| Resolutions | — | — |
| Aspect ratios | 16:9,9:16,1:1 | 16:9,9:16,1:1 |
| Image to video | Yes | Yes |
| Start + end frame | No | No |
| Native audio | No | No |
| Requires an input image | No | No |
| Negative prompt | Yes | No |
| Seed control (repeatable results) | No | No |
| Multiple reference images | No | No |
| Served by | fal | fal |
Cost by clip length
| Length | Kling 1.6 | Seedance Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5s | 8 credits | 17 credits |
| 10s | 16 credits | 34 credits |
Which should you use?
Kling 1.6 is the cheaper of the two per generation on current plan rates. That does not make it the better choice for every shot — check the capability rows above, because Seedance Pro may support options Kling 1.6 does not.
The concrete differences are:
- Credits (base): Kling 1.6 8, Seedance Pro 17
- Cost per generation: Kling 1.6 $0.53–$0.80, Seedance Pro $1.13–$1.70
- Cost per second of video: Kling 1.6 $0.11–$0.16, Seedance Pro $0.23–$0.34
- Negative prompt: Kling 1.6 Yes, Seedance Pro No
Run the same prompt on both
Both models are on one account with shared credits, so you can generate the identical prompt on each and compare the real output instead of taking a table's word for it.
Start freeCommon questions
Which is cheaper, Kling 1.6 or Seedance Pro?
Kling 1.6 costs less per generation at current plan rates. Exact cost depends on clip length and resolution — see the cost table above.
Can I use both Kling 1.6 and Seedance Pro on one account?
Yes. Both are available on Pixel Engine from the same credit balance, so you can switch between them without a second subscription.
Can I animate an existing image?
Both models support image-to-video, so you can supply a still frame as the starting point rather than generating from text alone.