Head-to-head · Video Lab
Seedance 2.5 vs Kling 4.0
Both run up to 30 seconds at up to 1080p with first/last frames. Seedance 2.5 takes up to 30 references and optional audio; Kling 4.0 takes up to 10 and always generates audio.
Runs online, no installIncluded in plans from $19/moSpecs checked 4 October 2026 from the live Video Lab catalog
Sourced output
Sample frames from each model.
Catalog specs
Side-by-side from Video Lab.
Duration, resolution, aspect ratios, audio, modes, and controls come from the live model catalog—not from a ranked shoot-out.
Spec
Seedance 2.5
Kling 4.0
Duration
Seedance 2.5
4–30 seconds
Kling 4.0
3–30 seconds
Resolution
Seedance 2.5
480p, 720p, 1080p
Kling 4.0
720p, 1080p
Aspect ratios
Seedance 2.5
21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16
Kling 4.0
21:9, 16:9, 1:1, 9:16
Audio
Seedance 2.5
Optional generated audio
Kling 4.0
Native audio
Modes
Seedance 2.5
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
Kling 4.0
Text prompt, Animate image, First → last, References
References
Seedance 2.5
Up to 30
Kling 4.0
Up to 10
Advanced controls
Seedance 2.5
None listed
Kling 4.0
None listed
Verdict
Which one should you try?
Seedance 2.5 lists 4–30 seconds at 480p, 720p, or 1080p in 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, or 9:16, with optional audio, first/last frames, and up to 30 reference images. Kling 4.0 lists 3–30 seconds at 720p or 1080p in 21:9, 16:9, 1:1, or 9:16, with audio on every clip, first/last frames, and up to 10 references. Choose Seedance 2.5 for a large reference set, 480p drafts, or a silent take; choose Kling 4.0 for the Kling look with sound on every clip. Clip Studio does not publish a quality ranking between them.
Questions, answered
Seedance 2.5 vs Kling 4.0 FAQ
How many reference images does each support?
Seedance 2.5 supports up to 30 in Clip Studio Video Lab. Kling 4.0 supports up to 10.
Do both reach 30 seconds?
Yes. Seedance 2.5 lists 4–30 seconds and Kling 4.0 lists 3–30 seconds.
Do both generate audio?
Yes. Audio is optional on Seedance 2.5 and always on for Kling 4.0.
Which resolutions does each offer?
Seedance 2.5 lists 480p, 720p, and 1080p. Kling 4.0 lists 720p and 1080p.
How are Seedance 2.5 and Kling 4.0 priced?
Neither is free. Both are included in every Clip Studio plan and use the plan’s monthly generation allowance, and each setup is quoted before you generate. At each model’s default setup (Seedance 2.5: 5 seconds at 720p with audio; Kling 4.0: 5 seconds at 1080p with audio), Clip Pro’s monthly allowance covers about 2 Seedance 2.5 clips or about 5 Kling 4.0 clips. Plan details live on the pricing page.
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