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Kling 3.0 Pro vs Seedance 1.0 Pro — Which AI Video Model Should You Use?
Kling and Seedance are priced similarly and both support image-to-video, but they target different creative goals. Kling is the go-to for photorealistic faces and general-purpose video, while Seedance from ByteDance is purpose-built for human body dynamics, dance choreography, and full-body motion. Here is how they compare across every metric that matters.
TL;DR — Quick Verdict
Pick Kling 3.0 Pro for general video work — product showcases, talking heads, landscape shots, and anything where face realism is the priority. Kling handles the widest range of prompts with consistent quality at up to 4K resolution. Pick Seedance 1.0 Pro when your content centers on the human body in motion — dance routines, fitness demos, fashion walks, or character animations. Seedance generates smoother, more anatomically correct full-body movement than any other model in the lineup.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Kling 3.0 Pro | Seedance 1.0 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kuaishou / Kie.ai | ByteDance |
| Max Resolution | Up to 4K | 720p-1080p |
| Duration Range | 5-10 seconds | 5-10 seconds |
| Generation Speed | ~2 min (5s clip) | ~2 min (5s clip) |
| Credit Cost | 200-400 credits | 200-400 credits |
| Cost per Generation | ~$0.50 | ~$0.50 |
| Image-to-Video | Yes | Yes |
| Face Quality | Excellent | Good |
| Body / Dance Motion | Good | Excellent |
| Best Output Style | Photorealistic | Human motion |
When to Use Kling 3.0 Pro
- Your scenes feature close-up faces or dialogue — Kling generates the most accurate facial expressions, lip shapes, and skin detail across all seven models
- You need 4K resolution for large-screen or broadcast content — Seedance tops out at 1080p
- Your prompts cover a broad variety of subjects (landscapes, products, animals, architecture) and you need one reliable model for everything
- You are animating a product photo — Kling's image-to-video mode handles object-focused prompts with strong consistency between the source image and output
- You want to stack multiple clips for a longer edit — Kling's consistent color grading makes it easier to cut clips together without color correction
When to Use Seedance 1.0 Pro
- Dance and choreography content — Seedance was specifically trained on human movement data, producing fluid body dynamics that other models struggle to match
- Fitness and exercise demonstrations — the model understands complex poses, weight shifts, and sequential body movements far better than general-purpose generators
- Fashion content with full-body shots — Seedance maintains garment flow and body proportions when subjects walk, turn, or pose
- You have a reference selfie and want to animate the full body — Seedance's image-to-video mode is optimized for human subjects specifically
- Character animation for short-form social content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) where body movement is the focal point of the video
Try Both Models from Your Terminal
Since both models cost the same credits, you can experiment freely and pick the best result for each shot.
# Kling — product showcase with face close-up
$ agent-media generate kling3 -p "A barista pouring latte art, close-up hands and face, natural cafe lighting" -d 5 --sync
# Seedance — full-body dance movement
$ agent-media generate seedance1 -p "A dancer performing contemporary choreography in an empty warehouse, dramatic side lighting" -d 8 --sync
Price Comparison
Kling and Seedance have identical credit costs (200-400 per clip), so the choice comes down to output quality for your specific use case, not budget.