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Video model comparison · 2 models · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Wan 2.2 A14B vs Seedance v1.0 Pro

Preferred for text to video: Seedance v1.0 Pro · Preferred for image to video: Seedance v1.0 Pro · Newest: Wan 2.2 A14B. Quality scores are blind human-preference votes; specs and prices come from each lab’s listings.

  1. Alibaba (Qwen)

    Wan 2.2 A14B

    Released Jul 28, 2025

    • Text to video
    • Arena1,170
    • From—
    • Max length—
    Full specs Remove Wan 2.2 A14B

  2. ByteDance Seed

    Seedance v1.0 Pro

    Released Jun 11, 2025

    • Text to video
    • Image to video
    • Arena1,273
    • From—
    • Max length—
    Full specs Remove Seedance v1.0 Pro

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01 — At a glance

Where they differ

Quality is the arena score from blind, side-by-side human votes. Price, length and resolution come from each lab’s own listings.

  • Preferred for text to videoSeedance v1.0 ProWan 2.2 A14B 1,132 (#42) · Seedance v1.0 Pro 1,191 (#35) — blind human votes
  • Preferred for image to videoSeedance v1.0 ProWan 2.2 A14B 1,170 (#43) · Seedance v1.0 Pro 1,273 (#28) — blind human votes
  • NewestWan 2.2 A14BWan 2.2 A14B Jul 28, 2025 · Seedance v1.0 Pro Jun 11, 2025
  • Widest inputsSeedance v1.0 ProWan 2.2 A14B: Text prompts · Seedance v1.0 Pro: Text prompts, Reference images
  • Native audioNo native audioGenerates an audio track with the video: Wan 2.2 A14B no · Seedance v1.0 Pro no
  • Image to videoSeedance v1.0 ProStarts from an uploaded image: Wan 2.2 A14B no · Seedance v1.0 Pro yes
  • Self-hostingWan 2.2 A14BDownloadable weights
  • Most API hostsSame reachWan 2.2 A14B: 1 · Seedance v1.0 Pro: 1
02 — Side by side

Every spec in one table

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Wan 2.2 A14B vs Seedance v1.0 Pro specifications side by side
SpecificationWan 2.2 A14BAlibaba (Qwen)Seedance v1.0 ProByteDance Seed
Quality (blind human votes)
Text to video arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,132 ±15#42 of 48 · 10,458 votes1,191 ±11#35 of 48 · 12,164 votes (best)
Image to video arenaElo-style score · higher is better1,170 ±10#43 of 48 · 27,054 votes1,273 ±8#28 of 48 · 34,019 votes (best)
Output
ProducesVideoVideo
Inputs
Text promptsYesYes
Start image (image to video)NoYes
Video inputNoNo
Audio inputNoNo
Access
WeightsOpenProprietary
API hosts11
ReleasedJul 28, 2025Jun 11, 2025
03 — Questions

Which should you choose?

Which is better, Wan 2.2 A14B or Seedance v1.0 Pro?

For text to video, voters prefer Seedance v1.0 Pro (Wan 2.2 A14B 1,132 (#42) · Seedance v1.0 Pro 1,191 (#35)). For image to video, voters prefer Seedance v1.0 Pro (Wan 2.2 A14B 1,170 (#43) · Seedance v1.0 Pro 1,273 (#28)). Arena scores come from blind, side-by-side human votes on the same prompts; when the gap is inside both models’ error margins we call it a tie. Test your own prompts before you commit.

What is the difference between Wan 2.2 A14B and Seedance v1.0 Pro?

Wan 2.2 A14B is a video model from Alibaba (Qwen) (Jul 28, 2025), taking text prompts and producing video. Seedance v1.0 Pro is a video model from ByteDance Seed (Jun 11, 2025), taking text prompts and reference images and producing video.

Which is newer?

Wan 2.2 A14B Jul 28, 2025; Seedance v1.0 Pro Jun 11, 2025.

Which generates video with sound?

Generates an audio track with the video: Wan 2.2 A14B no; Seedance v1.0 Pro no.

Can I run any of these on my own hardware?

Wan 2.2 A14B. Downloadable weights.

04 — Keep comparing

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