Every method to access Seedance 2.0 without paying. From Dreamina's daily free credits to the Little Skylark app, ChatCut invites, and third-party API free tiers — we cover them all.
Here is a side-by-side comparison of every free way to use Seedance 2.0 in 2026. Each method has different credit limits, features, and requirements.
| Platform | Free Credits | Frequency | Features Available | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamina | ~66 credits/day | Daily refresh | T2V, I2V, multi-ref, all settings | Free account signup |
| Little Skylark | ~50-80 credits/day | Daily refresh | T2V, I2V, basic settings | Mobile app install |
| ChatCut | ~30 credits (one-time) | On invite/signup | T2V, I2V, integrated editor | Invite code or waitlist |
| fal.ai | $1 free credit | One-time signup bonus | API access, T2V, I2V | Developer account |
| Replicate | Limited free tier | Monthly quota | API access, T2V, I2V | GitHub-linked account |
Dreamina is ByteDance's official creative platform and the most feature-complete way to access Seedance 2.0 for free. New users receive daily free credits that refresh every 24 hours. This is the best free option because it provides access to all Seedance 2.0 features, including multi-reference input, the @tag system, and advanced settings.
Open your browser and visit dreamina.com. The platform works on all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No download or installation required.
Click "Sign Up" and register using your email, Google account, or Apple ID. The process takes about 30 seconds. No credit card is required. You may need to verify your email address.
Once logged in, find the "Video" or "AI Video" section in the navigation. Select "Seedance 2.0" as the model from the model picker dropdown at the top of the generation panel.
Your credit balance appears in the top-right corner of the interface. Daily free credits are approximately 66 per day, enough for about two 5-second generations or one 10-second generation. Credits refresh at midnight (UTC+8).
Little Skylark (also known as Xiao Yunque) is ByteDance's mobile-first AI video creation app. It often provides the most generous free credit allocation among all platforms. The app is available on both iOS and Android and provides a streamlined, touch-friendly interface for Seedance 2.0 generation.
Search for "Little Skylark" or "Xiao Yunque" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app is free to download and weighs approximately 150MB.
Register with a phone number or email. The app may require a Chinese phone number for some features, but most video generation functions are accessible with any email account. Verification takes seconds.
Navigate to the creation or video generation area within the app. Select the Seedance 2.0 model. The interface is simplified compared to Dreamina but supports text-to-video and image-to-video modes.
The app provides approximately 50-80 free credits per day (amount may vary by region and promotional periods). Credits refresh daily. Some promotional events offer additional bonus credits for completing tasks like sharing a video or inviting friends.
ChatCut is an AI-powered video editing platform that integrates Seedance 2.0 as one of its generation engines. New users who join through invite codes or the waitlist receive a one-time credit bonus. The platform is especially valuable because it combines AI generation with a built-in video editor, allowing you to directly edit, trim, and combine AI-generated clips.
ChatCut uses an invite-based system. Look for invite codes in AI video communities, Twitter/X threads, Discord servers, or Reddit posts. Some users share invite codes freely. Alternatively, join the official waitlist on the ChatCut website.
Use the invite code during registration to unlock the signup bonus credits (approximately 30 credits). Without an invite code, you may still join but might receive fewer initial credits or be placed on a waitlist.
In the ChatCut creation panel, choose Seedance 2.0 as your generation model. Note that ChatCut also offers other models, so make sure you specifically select Seedance 2.0 for the best results.
Several API platforms that host Seedance 2.0 offer free signup credits or trial tiers. These are best suited for developers and technical users who want programmatic access. While the free amounts are small, they are enough to test the API and generate a handful of videos.
$1 free credit on signup. No credit card required. REST API with Python and JavaScript SDKs. Enough for 1-2 test generations. Pay-per-use after free credit is consumed.
Free tier with limited monthly quota. Link your GitHub account to sign up. Simple REST API. Community model page with pre-configured parameters. Good for quick prototyping.
Trial credits available on signup. Focused on fast inference speeds. Webhook support for async generation. Competitive per-generation pricing after free credits expire.
Understanding credits is essential for maximizing your free usage. Here is a detailed breakdown of how credits are calculated and consumed.
Every generation consumes credits based on the video duration you select. The approximate costs are:
Higher resolution (1080p vs 720p) may add a small premium to the credit cost. Text-to-video and image-to-video modes cost the same number of credits for the same duration.
Free credit amounts vary by platform and region. As of February 2026, the approximate daily allocations are:
Credits reset at midnight in your local timezone (or UTC+8 for Dreamina). Unused free credits do not roll over to the next day — use them or lose them.
Stack both platforms for maximum free output — approximately 4 videos per day at 5s each
The free tier is powerful enough for casual use and testing. Here is exactly what you gain (and what you miss) compared to the paid plans.
| Feature | Free Tier | Standard (~$9.60/mo) | Pro (~$45/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Credits | ~66/day (non-rolling) | ~3,000/month | ~10,000/month |
| Text-to-Video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image-to-Video | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Reference | Limited (3 refs max) | Up to 8 refs | Up to 12 refs |
| Max Duration | 10 seconds | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Max Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
| Queue Priority | Standard queue | Priority queue | Highest priority |
| Commercial License | Personal use only | Commercial use | Commercial use |
| Watermark | Small watermark | No watermark | No watermark |
| Audio Sync | Basic | Full | Full + Advanced |
| API Access | No | Limited | Full API access |
Make every free credit count with these proven strategies for efficient Seedance 2.0 usage.
Yes, genuinely free. Dreamina and Little Skylark provide daily free credits that refresh every 24 hours. No credit card, no trial period, no hidden costs. The free tier has some limitations (720p max, 10s max duration, personal use license) but the video generation quality is identical to the paid tiers.
Yes, daily free credits do not roll over. If you receive 66 free credits today and only use 30, the remaining 36 are lost when the counter resets at midnight (UTC+8 for Dreamina, local time for some other platforms). Always try to use your full daily allocation.
Free-tier videos typically include a small Seedance or Dreamina watermark. To remove it, you need to upgrade to a paid plan (Standard or Pro). Some users crop the watermark out in post-production, but this may reduce your effective resolution. The watermark is usually small and positioned in a corner.
Free-tier videos are typically licensed for personal use only. For commercial use — including marketing materials, client projects, monetized content, or products for sale — you need a Standard or Pro subscription that includes a commercial license. Always check the current terms of service for the specific platform you are using.
Dreamina is accessible globally without a VPN. However, the Little Skylark app may have regional restrictions in some countries. If you cannot find the app in your local app store, you may need to switch your store region or use a VPN to access the Chinese app store. Third-party API platforms (fal.ai, Replicate) are available worldwide without restrictions.
Consider upgrading when: you consistently run out of daily free credits, you need 1080p resolution for professional output, you want to generate 15-second clips, you need to remove watermarks, you require commercial licensing, or you want priority queue access for faster generation. The Standard plan at ~$9.60/month is an excellent entry point. See our pricing guide for a full comparison.
No credit card needed. Get daily free credits on Dreamina and Little Skylark, and start generating AI videos in minutes.