PaperFig vs Seedance 3.0

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PaperFig compared with Seedance 3.0
Detail	PaperFig	Seedance 3.0
What it does	AI scientific figure generator that turns data and ideas into publication-ready visuals	AI video and image generation platform with text-to-video, image-to-video, and creative reference workflows
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Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free plan: 150 signup credits, 1 free figure per day for first 7 days. Scholar: $120/year with 2,000 credits/month. Pro Scholar: $192/year with 4,500 credits/month. Lab Pro: $528/year with 14,500 credits/month. Credit packs: Mini Pack $96 for 600 credits, Light Pack $45 for 3,000 credits, Standard P	Basic Yearly: $24.99/month ($299.90/year) with 50% annual discount, includes 2,500 credits per month, generates up to ~110s video, 1080p resolution. Monthly billing also available at $29.90/month without discount.
Key features	Text-to-figure generation from plain-language descriptions Sketch-to-figure conversion Photo-to-figure capability OCR-powered text editor for label modification PNG download with 4K upscale option Editable SVG and PPTX export formats Support for 7 research disciplines including biomedical and materials science 80+ reference figures from journal-style examples Figure enhancement and refinement tools TIFF/PDF export for paid plan users	Text-to-video generation from prompts Image-to-video animation Reference-guided video workflows with @ tags AI image generation and editing Director-level control across formats Cinematic multi-shot continuity Advanced scene editing and extension Audio-visual synchronization 1080p video resolution
What makes it different	No design training or Illustrator knowledge required to create publication-ready figures Supports multiple input types including text, sketches, photos, PDFs, and reference images Built-in label correction workflow keeps scientific reviewer in control Credit-based pricing scales from free tier to high-volume research labs Users retain full copyright ownership of generated figures for papers and commercial use	Clear workflows and reliable generation tools Automated moderation and safety controls Responsive customer support Designed for creators, marketers, and small teams
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Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	9 +1 (up) since last check	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	4	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	21	13
Referring domains (Majestic)	21	1

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