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ByteDance Seed API pricing
per 1M tokens · list prices from the lab · checked Oct 23, 2026
$0.075 / $0.30cheapest · Seed 1.6 Flash
−80%cache read vs input
−50%batch · 1 model
20models with a price
All ByteDance Seed modelsclick a row for its full price sheet
| Model | Input | Output | Cache read | Context | Released ↓ | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed 2.0 Mini | h$0.10 | $0.40 | — | 262K | Feb 2026 | |
Seed 2.0 Lite | h$0.25 | $2 | — | 262K | Feb 2026 | |
Seed 2.0 Code | h$0.50 | $3 | — | 262K | Feb 2026 | |
Seed OSS 36B Instruct Older | h$0.21 | $0.57 | — | 512K | Aug 2025 | Older |
Seed 1.6 | h$0.25 | $2 | — | 262K | — | |
Seed 1.6 Flash | h$0.075 | $0.30 | — | 262K | — | |
Seed 2.1 Turbo | $0.50 | $2.50 | $0.10 | 262K | — | |
ByteDance Seedance 1.5 Pro | h!$1.20 | — | — | — | — | |
Seed 1.8 251228 | h!$0.25 | $2 | — | 256K | — | |
Seed 2.0 Code Preview 260328 | h!$0.50 | $3 | — | 262K | — | |
Seed 2.0 Pro 260328 | h!$0.50 | $3 | — | 262K | — |
| Model | Type ↑ | Price | Released | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seedream 5.0 Lite | Image | $0.035 / image | Feb 2026 | |
Seedream 4.5 | Image | $0.04 / image | Dec 2025 | |
Seedream 5.0 Pro | Image | $0.09 / image | Jul 2026 | |
Seedance 1.0 Mini | Video | $0.088 / sec | Jun 2025 | |
Seedance 1.5 pro | Video | $0.099 / sec | Dec 2025 | |
Seedance 1.0 | Video | $0.12 / sec | Jun 2025 | |
Dreamina Seedance 2.0 720p | Video | $0.15 / sec | Mar 2026 | |
Dreamina Seedance 2.0 | Video | $0.37 / sec | Mar 2026 | |
Dreamina Seedance 2.5 | Video | $0.57 / sec | Jul 2026 |
23 more without a listed price
ByteDance Seed pricing questions
How much does the ByteDance Seed API cost?›
ByteDance Seed API prices per 1M input / output tokens: Seed 2.0 Lite $0.25 / $2, Seed 2.0 Mini $0.10 / $0.40, Seed 2.0 Code $0.50 / $3, Seed 1.6 $0.25 / $2, Seed 1.6 Flash $0.075 / $0.30. Cached input is about 80% cheaper.
What is the cheapest ByteDance Seed model?›
Seed 1.6 Flash at $0.075 / $0.30 per 1M tokens.
What is the most expensive ByteDance Seed model?›
Seed 2.0 Code at $0.50 / $3 per 1M tokens.
Is there a free ByteDance Seed API?›
No free API tier is listed for current ByteDance Seed models.
Does ByteDance Seed offer batch pricing?›
Yes: batch requests cost 50% less on Seed 2.1 Turbo.