OmniHuman v1.5 Pricing: AI Avatar Video Cost Breakdown

The pricing question for AI avatar tools usually comes down to one tradeoff: a flat subscription you pay whether or not you use it, versus pay-per-use that scales exactly with your needs. OmniHuman v1.5 is pay-per-use: 960 credits ($9.60) per generated video, no monthly minimum, no capacity caps, no expiring credits. Here is the complete pricing breakdown and how it stacks up against HeyGen, Synthesia, and D-ID.

How OmniHuman v1.5 Pricing Works

Seedance uses a universal credit system across all models. You buy credits, then spend them when you generate content. Different models cost different amounts:

• OmniHuman v1.5: 960 credits per generation
• Seedance 2.0: varies by resolution and duration
• Seedream: varies by image batch size

For OmniHuman v1.5 specifically, the cost is flat. Whether you generate 720p or 1080p, whether you use standard or turbo mode, every generation costs the same 960 credits. No hidden premiums, no tier-based quality gates.

The Four Credit Tiers

Seedance sells credits in four standard packages. Larger packs give you a better effective rate per credit.

| Package | Price | Credits | Per-Credit Rate | Effective Cost per OmniHuman Video | |---|---|---|---|---| | Starter | $10 | 1,050 | $0.00952 | ~$9.14 | | Popular | $25 | 2,750 | $0.00909 | ~$8.73 | | Pro | $50 | 5,750 | $0.00870 | ~$8.35 | | Max | $100 | 12,000 | $0.00833 | ~$8.00 |

Tier Selection Guide

Starter ($10) — One OmniHuman video plus a bit of leftover. Good for testing.

Popular ($25) — About 2-3 OmniHuman videos. Best for casual users and small projects.

Pro ($50) — About 5-6 OmniHuman videos. Good for small business regular users.

Max ($100) — About 12 OmniHuman videos. Best effective rate for anyone producing regularly.

Larger tiers do not require you to burn credits faster — they stay in your account until used. Buying Max locks in the best rate; you spend it over whatever timeline works for you.

What You Get for 960 Credits

Every OmniHuman v1.5 generation includes:

• One fully generated talking head video
• Your choice of 720p (up to 60s) or 1080p (up to 30s)
• Standard or turbo mode — same cost, speed tradeoff
• Phoneme-accurate lip sync on any spoken language
• Audio-driven facial expressions and upper-body gestures
• MP4 output ready for any video editor or platform
• No watermark on paid generations

There is no "premium tier" of OmniHuman. Every user gets the same model quality on every render.

Free Credits and Getting Started

New Seedance accounts receive 50 free credits on signup. That is not enough for a full OmniHuman v1.5 generation (which needs 960 credits), but it is enough to explore the platform.

What You Can Do with 50 Free Credits

• Generate a handful of images with Seedream
• Try Seedance 1.0 Lite for video generation
• Explore the platform UI and workflow
• Confirm the experience before purchasing credits

To run OmniHuman v1.5, add at least a Starter pack ($10, 1,050 credits) on top of your free credits.

Pricing vs Competing Platforms

Let's lay out the landscape. Competitor pricing is representative of publicly advertised tiers at the time of writing.

HeyGen

• Free trial: Limited
• Creator: $24/month (minutes-capped)
• Team: $48/month (more minutes, collaboration features)
• Enterprise: Custom pricing
• Custom avatars: additional costs or higher tiers
• Model: Monthly subscription

Synthesia

• Starter: $30/month (minutes-capped)
• Creator: $90/month
• Enterprise: Custom pricing
• Custom avatars: Additional filmed studio shoot required on most tiers
• Model: Monthly subscription

D-ID

• Lite: $5.90/month (very limited)
• Pro: $49/month
• Advanced: $196/month
• Enterprise: Custom
• Model: Tiered monthly subscription

OmniHuman v1.5 (Seedance)

• Starter: $10 one-time (enough for 1 video)
• Popular: $25 one-time (2-3 videos)
• Pro: $50 one-time (5-6 videos)
• Max: $100 one-time (12 videos)
• Model: Pay-per-use, no subscription, credits do not expire

The Break-Even Math

How many videos per month does it take for a subscription to beat OmniHuman v1.5?

vs HeyGen Creator ($24/month)

• 24 ÷ 9.60 = 2.5 videos per month
• If you make 3+ videos per month, HeyGen is cheaper per video
• If you make 1-2 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper

vs Synthesia Starter ($30/month)

• 30 ÷ 9.60 = 3.125 videos per month
• If you make 4+ videos per month, Synthesia is cheaper per video
• If you make 1-3 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper

vs D-ID Pro ($49/month)

• 49 ÷ 9.60 = 5.1 videos per month
• If you make 6+ videos per month, D-ID is cheaper per video
• If you make 1-5 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper

vs Synthesia Creator ($90/month)

• 90 ÷ 9.60 = 9.375 videos per month
• If you make 10+ videos per month, Synthesia Creator is cheaper per video
• If you make 1-9 videos per month, OmniHuman is cheaper

The Catch with Subscriptions

Break-even calculations assume you max out your allowance every month. In practice, most subscription users underutilize their allowance, which inflates their real cost per video. OmniHuman's pay-per-use means you never pay for capacity you do not use.

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Real Usage Scenarios

Scenario 1: Casual User (2 videos per month)

HeyGen Creator: $24/month x 12 = $288/year Synthesia Starter: $30/month x 12 = $360/year OmniHuman v1.5: 24 x $9.60 = $230.40/year

Savings with OmniHuman: $57.60-$129.60/year

Scenario 2: Regular User (5 videos per month)

HeyGen Creator: $288/year (assuming within minute cap) Synthesia Starter: $360/year (assuming within cap) OmniHuman v1.5: 60 x $9.60 = $576/year

Winner: HeyGen (assuming fit within minute caps) But OmniHuman wins if you skip a month — you save $48-$30 for each dormant month instead of paying anyway.

Scenario 3: Power User (15 videos per month)

HeyGen Team: $576/year Synthesia Creator: $1,080/year OmniHuman v1.5: 180 x $9.60 = $1,728/year base, ~$1,440 on Max tier

Winner: HeyGen Team at this volume — subscriptions scale well when you are at the ceiling.

Scenario 4: Spiky User (30 videos in 2 months, dormant rest of year)

HeyGen Creator: $288/year (paid all 12 months for access) OmniHuman v1.5: 30 x $9.60 = $288, then $0 — same cost, no ongoing commitment

Winner: OmniHuman (equal cost, no strings attached, freedom to walk away)

Scenario 5: Multilingual Rollout (1 message in 10 languages, twice per year)

Synthesia (with language capacity): Enterprise pricing, often $1,500+/month OmniHuman v1.5: 10 x $9.60 x 2 = $192/year

Savings with OmniHuman: $18,000+/year for this specific pattern

Credit Math for Specific Projects

Use this as a planning reference:

| Project | Videos | Credits Needed | Cost (base rate) | |---|---|---|---| | Single LinkedIn post | 1 | 960 | $9.60 | | 5-video welcome sequence | 5 | 4,800 | $48 | | 20-lesson course library | 20 | 19,200 | $192 | | 50-video FAQ library | 50 | 48,000 | $480 | | 100-video training library | 100 | 96,000 | $960 | | 100-video library in 5 languages | 500 | 480,000 | $4,800 | | Weekly podcast clips (52 weeks) | 156 | 149,760 | $1,497.60 | | Daily news anchor (365 days) | 365 | 350,400 | $3,504 |

At the higher volumes, buying Max tier credits ($100 for 12,000) drops the effective rate to roughly $8.00 per video instead of $9.60 — a 17% savings.

Credits Across the Seedance Platform

Your credits work on every model in Seedance, not just OmniHuman v1.5:

• OmniHuman v1.5: 960 credits per video
• Seedance 2.0: variable based on resolution and duration (cinema-grade video generation)
• Seedance 1.0 Lite: lower cost per video for drafts and iteration
• Seedream: image generation at much lower per-generation costs

This flexibility matters: the same credit pack funds your talking heads, your cinematic videos, and your reference image generation. No need to subscribe to three separate tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do credits expire?

No. Credits stay in your account until used.

Can I get a refund on unused credits?

Refund policies are covered in Seedance's terms of service. Contact support for specifics.

Is there volume discounting beyond the Max tier?

For enterprise volume needs, contact Seedance directly. Custom agreements can apply for very high-volume use cases.

Does the cost differ for 720p vs 1080p?

No. Every OmniHuman v1.5 generation costs 960 credits regardless of resolution.

Does turbo mode cost more or less?

Turbo mode costs the same 960 credits. It is a speed optimization, not a pricing tier.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. The credit cost is the full cost. There are no processing fees, storage fees, or bandwidth fees.

Can I use the OmniHuman API with my credits?

Yes. The OmniHuman v1.5 API uses the same credit system.

Start with the Right Tier

1. Testing the platform: Start with the Starter pack at $10 for 1,050 credits — enough for one full generation plus exploration
2. Small project: Popular pack at $25 for 2,750 credits — enough for 2-3 videos
3. Regular use: Pro pack at $50 for 5,750 credits — enough for 5-6 videos
4. Power users: Max pack at $100 for 12,000 credits — best effective rate at ~$8/video

Sign up for Seedance to claim your 50 free credits and see the platform. When you're ready for your first OmniHuman v1.5 video, buy a credit pack and head to the model page.

For related reading, see the complete OmniHuman v1.5 guide, and head-to-head comparisons with HeyGen, Synthesia, and D-ID.

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