ByteDance API Pricing
Doubao series from TikTok's parent company
3 paid models · 2 free · Price range: $0.07 - $0.25 /1M
About ByteDance
ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, develops the Doubao (豆包) series of AI models. These models power various ByteDance products and are available through their cloud platform. Strong capabilities in Chinese language and content understanding.
Key Highlights
- Powers TikTok/Douyin AI features
- Strong Chinese language support
- Content understanding capabilities
- Competitive pricing
- Multimodal capabilities
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
Competitive pricing through Volcano Engine. Good value for Chinese market applications.
API Features
Common Use Cases
- • Chinese Market Applications
- • Content Moderation
- • Social Media AI
- • Consumer Apps
📊 ByteDance Model Comparison
Compare all models side by side. Sorted by total price (input + output).
| Model | Tier | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI-TARS 7B | Budget | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.30 | 128k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed 1.6 Flash | Budget | $0.07 | $0.30 | $0.38 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed 1.6 | Flagship | $0.25 | $2.00 | $2.25 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
🎯 Which ByteDance Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 ByteDance Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | UI-TARS 7B (Budget) |
Seed OSS 36B Instruct (Flagship) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.09/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$0.20/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$0.26/mo | $0.00/mo |
⚔️ ByteDance vs Competitors
How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?
| Brand | Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | vs {brand} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ByteDance
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Seed OSS 36B Instruct Current | Free | Free | Free | 131k | — |
OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Chat | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 128k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 Chat | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 128k | Infinity% more |
All Models
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context | Capabilities | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed OSS 36B Instruct FREE | Free | Free | 131k | View Details | ||
| Seed 1.6 Flash Cheapest | $0.07 | $0.30 | 262k | View Details | ||
| UI-TARS 7B | $0.10 | $0.20 | 128k | View Details | ||
| Seed 1.6 | $0.25 | $2.00 | 262k | View Details | ||
| Seedream 4.5 | Free | $9.58 | 4k | View Details | ||
| UI-TARS 72B FREE | Free | Free | 33k | View Details |
❓ ByteDance Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest ByteDance model?
The cheapest ByteDance model is UI-TARS 7B at $0.30 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for ByteDance models?
ByteDance models support up to 262k context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between ByteDance models?
For budget projects, choose the cheapest model. For code generation, prioritize low output price. For complex reasoning, choose models with reasoning capability. Use our scenario guide above.