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Dreamina
CapCut's AI image, video and avatar studio, home of the Seedream and Seedance models.
4.1our rating
FreemiumFrom $15/mo
Quick take
- CapCut's AI studio and the home of ByteDance's Seedance video and Seedream image models.
- Also offers Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image, Veo and Sora in one place, so you can compare results.
- Basic is $15/mo for 1,575 credits a month after an intro price. Yearly plans are much cheaper per month.
- Video uses credits quickly, especially at 1080p, so check costs before big batches.
- Owned by ByteDance. Prices and offers change often and differ by country.
What is Dreamina?
Dreamina is the AI image and video studio from CapCut, owned by ByteDance. It's the home of ByteDance's own models, Seedream for images and Seedance for video, and it also offers others like Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image, Veo and Sora. You type an idea or upload references, and it makes images, video clips, talking avatars and audio.
Beyond single generations, it has a canvas for laying out a whole project, a Marketing Studio for ads and product videos, a Story Studio for short films, and editing tools that relight a scene, change camera angles, copy the motion from one video onto another, or upscale images up to 8K. Skills like "storyboard" or "e-commerce images" give you a starting point without writing long prompts.
The catch: credits go fast on video, especially Seedance at 1080p. Pricing is confusing, with lots of tiers, promo first-month prices and different prices in different countries. It's owned by ByteDance, which some businesses will want to think about before uploading client material.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- Creators
- Marketers
- Online stores
- Filmmakers
- Agencies
Creators, marketers and small brands who want high-quality AI video and images, especially product ads and short social videos.
Key features
AI video
Make clips from a prompt or a photo with Seedance, Veo or Sora, with sound.
AI images
Generate and edit images with Seedream, Nano Banana Pro or GPT Image.
Talking avatars
Turn a photo into a talking character that reads your script.
Marketing Studio
Make product ads and promo videos from your product photos.
Canvas and Story Studio
Plan a whole project or short film on one canvas, scene by scene.
Editing tools
Relight scenes, try new camera angles, copy motion from a video, or upscale to 8K.
How we rate it
4.1 / 5
Our rating
From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.
- Ease of use
- 4.0
- Features
- 4.5
- Output quality
- 4.5
- Value for money
- 4.0
- Speed & reliability
- 3.5
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Dreamina pricing
Free
Free
Trying the models.
- A small free credit allowance
- Access to the main tools
- Our pick
Basic
$15/mo, about $168/yr billed yearly
Creators making a few videos a month.
- 1,575 credits a month
- Images and video
- Intro offers often cut the first month
Standard
About $410/yr billed yearly
Regular video makers.
- 3,885 credits a month
- All image and video tools
Advanced
From about $900/yr billed yearly
Heavy users and agencies.
- Larger credit allowances
- Several higher tiers up to Ultra
Which plan should you pick?
Use the free credits to test Seedance and Seedream on your own product or idea. If you'll make a few videos a month, Basic is enough. Yearly plans cost much less per month, and watch for intro offers on the first month.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 3 November 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Dreamina can slot into your week.
- 1
Product video ads
Upload a product photo and turn it into a short video ad for Reels or TikTok.
- 2
On-brand product images
Put your product in new scenes and settings for your store and socials.
- 3
A spokesperson without filming
Make a talking avatar read your script for a quick explainer or ad.
- 4
Storyboard a campaign
Lay out scenes on the canvas and generate each one before you shoot or edit.
How it fits your tech stack
Generate clips and images in Dreamina, then cut them together in CapCut, which comes from the same company. Plan your scripts and prompts in Claude or ChatGPT.
Connects to
- CapCut
- Blender
- Maya
Pros and cons
Pros
- Home of Seedance and Seedream, two of the strongest models
- Many other top models in the same account
- Lots of tools beyond generation, like relighting and motion copy
- Ready-made skills cut down on prompt writing
- Links naturally with CapCut for editing
Cons
- Video burns through credits quickly
- Confusing tiers, promo prices and regional pricing
- Owned by ByteDance, which some businesses will want to weigh up
- No public API for Dreamina itself
Dreamina alternatives
The closest alternatives to Dreamina in the library, best rated first.
Nano Banana
4.6
Best for editing photos by describing the change
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Canva
4.5
Best for social media posts and stories
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Affinity
4.4
Best for Replacing Adobe apps without the subscription
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Namelix
4.4
Best for brainstorming a business name
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Why it made the list
It's the main place to use ByteDance's Seedance and Seedream models, which rank among the best for video and images.
Dreamina FAQ
How much does Dreamina cost?
There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $15/mo. Prices checked 3 November 2026 against Dreamina's pricing page.
Is Dreamina free?
Yes, Dreamina has a free option. Use the free credits to test Seedance and Seedream on your own product or idea. If you'll make a few videos a month, Basic is enough. Yearly plans cost much less per month, and watch for intro offers on the first month.
What is Dreamina best for?
Dreamina is best for making short AI videos and ads from a prompt or photo, product images and e-commerce visuals and talking avatar videos. Creators, marketers and small brands who want high-quality AI video and images, especially product ads and short social videos.
What are the best Dreamina alternatives?
The closest alternatives are Nano Banana, Canva, Affinity and Namelix. Nano Banana is best for editing photos by describing the change.
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