Seedance 2.5 Image to Video vs xAI Grok Imagine Video v1.5 Image to Video: Which image to video API Should You Use? (2026)
Seedance 2.5 Image to Video vs xAI Grok Imagine Video v1.5 Image to Video for image to video: pricing, parameters and when to pick which — both are testable in the NamiFusion playground.
Seedance 2.5 Image to Video and xAI Grok Imagine Video v1.5 Image to Video are both image to video models on NamiFusion — same REST API, same credit system, near-zero switching cost. The only real question is which to reach for first. Here is a practical decision guide by price, control and use case.
Spec snapshot
· Seedance 2.5 Image to Video (Doubao): image to video, 10 tunable parameters, about $1.16 per typical run
· xAI Grok Imagine Video v1.5 Image to Video (X Ai): image to video, 4 tunable parameters, about $0.840 per typical run
When should you pick which?
· Budget-first / high volume: pick xAI Grok Imagine Video v1.5 Image to Video — lower per-run cost compounds at scale.
· Need fine-grained control: pick Seedance 2.5 Image to Video — more tunable parameters, better for reproducible pipelines.
· Still unsure? Test both: run the same prompt through each model in the playground (exact quote before submit) — that is the fastest answer.
How hard is it to switch?
Near zero on NamiFusion: both models share the same POST /run endpoint — change the model_id and parameter names, and your keys, credits and polling logic all carry over.
FAQ
Can I use both models at once?+
Yes — one API key can call any model in the store; each is billed at its own price.
How current is this comparison?+
Specs and prices come from live model configuration; this page refreshes automatically every day.
Does the free trial cover both models?+
Signup bonus credits can only be used on selected models, and eligibility may change. The playground shows the exact quote for both models before submission.