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Legacy evaluation · V1

Seedance 2.0 vs Grok Imagine 1.0

By Megaton TeamJuly 22, 2026

Seedance 2.0 is the better overall choice over Grok Imagine 1.0. It scores higher in nearly every quality category shown.

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Our verdict

Seedance 2.0 is the better choice

Seedance 2.0 scores higher than Grok Imagine 1.0 in nearly every quality category shown. Its biggest lead is in motion and physical behavior, and it also is the only model here with audio output.

ByteDance

ByteDance

Seedance 2.0

73.0Overall score
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Price per minute
$7.26/min
xAI

xAI

Grok Imagine 1.0

58.0Overall score
Rank
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Price per minute
$4.20/min

Best for

Highest overall score

Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 leads the overall score by 15.0 points.

The overall score does not measure file reliability.

Best for

More readable text

Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 leads by 16.0 points.

Long or moving text still needs manual review.

Best for

Lower generation cost

Grok Imagine 1.0

Grok Imagine 1.0 runs $4.20/min, against $7.26/min for Seedance 2.0.

Provider prices can change.

Best for

Built-in audio

Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 generates audio with the video; Grok Imagine 1.0 does not.

This comparison does not score audio quality.

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Reviewer scores

Scores by category

Seedance 2.0 wins 9 of 12 categories head-to-head. Each bar is the reviewer score out of 100.

Biggest gapPhysics: Seedance 2.0 ahead by 27.9 points.
Closest category2D Animation: Grok Imagine 1.0 ahead by 2.0 points.

Head-to-head scores

12 categories rated head-to-head

Seedance 2.0Grok Imagine 1.0
Physics
68.3
40.4
Prompt Adherence
76.3
66.7
Logic Consistency
61.0
66.7
Scene Consistency
73.4
54.9
Cinematography
84.1
60.7
2D Animation
69.7
71.7
3D Animation
82.5
85.0
Human
69.1
65.6
Actor Performance
86.0
64.0
Objects
63.3
54.7
Animals
78.0
53.6
Text Fidelity
85.0
69.0

Side-by-side video tests

Matched outputs, side by side

Each row uses the same evaluation input for both models. The underlying prompt and decision record are reserved for the full report.

Video test 1

Text

Spelling, letter shape, spacing, and whether the words remain stable while the scene moves.

Related category score

Seedance 2.0 leads here by 16.0 points.

Matched Text outputs from Seedance 2.0 and Grok Imagine 1.0
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Video test 2

Physics

Weight, contact, momentum, and whether objects continue to behave consistently from frame to frame.

Related category score

Seedance 2.0 leads here by 27.9 points.

Matched Physics outputs from Seedance 2.0 and Grok Imagine 1.0
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Video test 3

Cinematography

Framing, camera movement, lighting continuity, and whether the visual treatment follows the prompt.

Related category score

Seedance 2.0 leads here by 23.5 points.

Matched Cinematography outputs from Seedance 2.0 and Grok Imagine 1.0
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Capabilities

Inputs and outputs

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CapabilitySeedance 2.0Grok Imagine 1.0
Text inputYesYes
Image inputYesYes
Video inputYesYes
Audio inputYesNo
Image outputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo

FAQ

Common questions

Is Seedance 2.0 better than Grok Imagine 1.0?

Seedance 2.0 is better overall and leads most quality categories.

Is Seedance 2.0 cheaper than Grok Imagine 1.0?

Grok Imagine 1.0 costs less at $4.20 per minute, compared with $9.07 for Seedance 2.0.

Does Seedance 2.0 generate audio?

Yes, Seedance 2.0 includes audio output.

Does Grok Imagine 1.0 generate audio?

No, Grok Imagine 1.0 does not include audio output.

Which model makes longer clips, Seedance 2.0 or Grok Imagine 1.0?

Both models list a 15-second maximum clip duration.

Which model scores higher on Physics, Seedance 2.0 or Grok Imagine 1.0?

Seedance 2.0 scores higher for motion and physical behavior.

Which model scores higher on Animals, Seedance 2.0 or Grok Imagine 1.0?

Seedance 2.0 scores higher for animal generation.

How are Seedance 2.0 and Grok Imagine 1.0 compared?

Megaton gives both models the same prompts and compares the resulting videos. Price, audio support, and maximum clip length are also checked.

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Methodology

How we tested Seedance 2.0 and Grok Imagine 1.0

We score two things separately: how good the video looks to a reviewer, and how reliably the file itself holds up. A model can make great-looking footage and still deliver clips with freezes, bad framing, or unstable motion.

We test every model with v-benchmark v2.0, our benchmark for AI video models — the same prompts, professional reviewers, and automated reliability checks behind every score here.

Reviewer scores
Both models receive the same prompts. Professional reviewers score how well each video follows the prompt and handles motion, composition, people, objects, animals, animation, and on-screen text. Scores use a 0-100 scale.
File reliability
Automated checks review 0 clips for freezes, bad framing, compression problems, unstable motion, distorted geometry, exposure problems, and invalid file properties.
Missing scores
Categories with a score for only one model are shown but excluded from the head-to-head win count. Price and generation speed stay separate because they use different units.
Last updated
Reviewer scores and rankings use results from July 22, 2026. Reliability results use the latest completed test for each model. Provider prices and rankings can change.
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