Origin
- Image concurrency
- 4
- Video concurrency
- 2
AI short-drama workflow candidateIndependently reviewed · domain unverified
Updream plans and pricing: points, video capacity, and workflow
Updream combines script, storyboard, and generation in one workspace. Its value is workflow consolidation; compare how many candidate shots each plan can cover and whether you still need external APIs.
Current public plan snapshot
Origin vs Pro vs Max vs Ultra
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Pro
Promotion≈ ¥79/month · 19,800 points/month
- Image concurrency
- 6
- Video concurrency
- 4
Seedance 2.0 720p: 180s
Seedance 2.0 1080p: 66s
Kling O3 720p: 495s
Seedance 2.0 1080p: 66s
Kling O3 720p: 495s
Max
Promotion≈ ¥259/month · 64,800 points/month
- Image concurrency
- 8
- Video concurrency
- 6
Seedance 2.0 720p: 589s
Seedance 2.0 1080p: 216s
Kling O3 720p: 1620s
Seedance 2.0 1080p: 216s
Kling O3 720p: 1620s
Ultra
Promotion≈ ¥526/month · 131,400 points/month
- Image concurrency
- 12
- Video concurrency
- 8
Seedance 2.0 720p: 1194s
Seedance 2.0 1080p: 438s
Kling O3 720p: 3285s
Seedance 2.0 1080p: 438s
Kling O3 720p: 3285s
These are promotional annual prices and monthly point equivalents shown in the product UI on the review date, not permanent prices. Monthly points are currently labeled as valid for 31 days; top-up discounts and campaign bonuses are separate.
Point conversion
Video coverage depends on model and resolution
The same 19,800 points currently convert to about 180 seconds of Seedance 2.0 720p, 66 seconds of Seedance 2.0 1080p, or 495 seconds of Kling O3 720p. Monthly points cannot be compared without the model basis.
Pro
180s Seedance 2.0 720p
Max
589s Seedance 2.0 720p
Ultra
1194s Seedance 2.0 720p
Built-in plan vs external APIs
What to compare when bringing your own API
Updream covers script, storyboard, assets, and repair workflow, while an external provider handles model calls. Total cost combines workflow fees, API usage, and failed retries.
Use an Updream plan
No keys or provider bills to manage; suited to workflow validation.
About ¥0.44/secSeedance 2.0 720p plan-capacity equivalentUpdream + your API
Keep the workflow and choose a provider; compatibility and point deductions need testing.
Platform fee + API billFor creators with existing API balanceCall external APIs directly
Unit prices are clearer, but character, storyboard, and repair assets need your own tooling.
API usage + engineeringFor automated batch production| Model | External provider quotes | Data status | Updream compatibility | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 →Model ID: doubao-seedance-2-0-260128 | Vshi AI$0.0483/sec Token5U API$0.1379/video Together AI$0.1600/video | ComputeUnion live recordRecheck version, resolution, and output duration before purchase. | Test per model | Chinese short-drama hero shots and candidate generation |
| Kling 3.0 → | UiUiAPI$0.0083/video CrazyRouter$0.0840/sec | ComputeUnion live recordRecheck version, resolution, and output duration before purchase. | Test per model | Motion, camera movement, and dynamic shots |
| Veo 3.1 → | UiUiAPI$0.0138/video RunAPI$0.0621/video ProAI API$0.1007/video | ComputeUnion live recordRecheck version, resolution, and output duration before purchase. | Test per model | High-value shots; verify version, resolution, and duration |
Prices are not comparable without billing conditions: providers may charge per second, clip, resolution, or fixed duration, and the same name may map to different versions. This page preserves each record's native unit instead of inventing a misleading normalized low price.
External API setup tutorial
New to API setup? Test one low-cost job in five steps
- 1Choose a provider
Review legal entity, refunds, API docs, and exact model version; fund only a small test balance.
- 2Create a dedicated key
Use a revocable API key with a spending limit for Updream; never reuse the production master key.
- 3Enter connection details
Copy the Base URL and Model ID from provider docs; the display label can use the official model name.
- 4Test one short clip
Check response, actual charge, duration, resolution, and retries before any batch job.
- 5Keep a fallback
Switch back to a built-in model if the external endpoint fails so production does not stop.
Workflow position
It sells a creation workflow, not only model calls
Script to storyboard
The creation entry accepts a content brief, and official skills include script-to-storyboard generation.
Character and shot assets
Image, document, audio, and video uploads are supported alongside multi-view character and lighting skills.
Video repair
The workflow exposes problem-video repair and prompt-reconstruction skills.
Team collaboration
A team-management entry exists, but public team pricing, permissions, and seat rules are not verified.
Sources and verification
What is reviewed and what still needs confirmation
Product features and plans✓ Current product UI reviewed
Official-domain control○ Not yet verified by the platform through ComputeUnion
Public API documentation○ Not found in reviewed navigation
Dedicated refund page○ Not found in reviewed navigation
Invoice support○ Not verified
Team entry○ Visible; public pricing and permissions not verified
Public operating history○ Not verified
Reviewed information means ComputeUnion inspected the public product UI. Domain verification requires the platform to prove control through the submission flow. Neither is an endorsement of price, service quality, or fulfillment.
Purchase decision
Updream vs hybrid vs API-first
| Route | Strength | Cost visibility | Technical effort | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updream | Consolidated storyboard and generation | Plans are visible; shot cost varies by model | Low | Solo and small-team pilots |
| Studio + own API | Workflow and model flexibility | Requires two cost ledgers | Medium | Creators with existing API keys |
| API-first | Automation and unit-cost control | Highest, but retries need instrumentation | High | Engineering teams and batch production |
What can the free Updream Origin plan do?
The current product UI shows access to basic models, four concurrent image jobs, two concurrent video jobs, and a local mode with model extension. Limits and promotional benefits may change.
How should I choose Pro, Max, or Ultra?
Choose by monthly candidate-shot seconds, not finished runtime alone. Pro fits pilot production, Max fits steadier monthly volume, and Ultra targets higher concurrency and point demand.
Can Updream use my own API?
The current UI mentions local mode and model extension. A community skill describes Base URL and API Key integration, but community evidence is not the same as an official public developer-API commitment. Verify before use.
Do Updream points expire?
The current plan interface says monthly membership points remain valid for 31 days. First-purchase bonuses, campaign points, and separately purchased points may follow different terms.
Does Updream support refunds, invoices, and teams?
A team-management entry was visible, but public team pricing was not verified. This review did not find a dedicated refund page and did not verify invoice support.