Bytedance Seed API Pricing
6 paid models · Price range: $0.07 - $0.25 /1M
About Bytedance Seed
Bytedance Seed provides AI models through their API. Compare pricing and find the best model for your needs.
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
📊 Bytedance Seed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed 1.6 Flash | Budget | $0.07 | $0.30 | $0.38 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed 1.6 Flash | Budget | $0.07 | $0.30 | $0.38 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed-2.0-Mini | Budget | $0.10 | $0.40 | $0.50 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed-2.0-Lite | Flagship | $0.25 | $2.00 | $2.25 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed 1.6 | Flagship | $0.25 | $2.00 | $2.25 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Seed 1.6 | Flagship | $0.25 | $2.00 | $2.25 | 262k | Complex reasoning, math |
🎯 Which Bytedance Seed Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 Bytedance Seed Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | Seed 1.6 Flash (Budget) |
|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.10/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$0.22/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$0.24/mo |
⚔️ Bytedance Seed 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 Seed
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Seed 1.6 Flash Current | $0.07 | $0.30 | $0.38 | 262k | — |
OpenAI
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Codex Mini | $1.50 | $6.00 | $7.50 | 200k | 1900% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | 50300% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | 4100% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | 4100% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | 2900% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | 2900% more |
All Models
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context | Capabilities | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed 1.6 Flash Cheapest | $0.07 | $0.30 | 262k | View Details | ||
| Seed 1.6 Flash Cheapest | $0.07 | $0.30 | 262k | View Details | ||
| Seed-2.0-Mini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 262k | View Details | ||
| Seed-2.0-Lite | $0.25 | $2.00 | 262k | View Details | ||
| Seed 1.6 | $0.25 | $2.00 | 262k | View Details | ||
| Seed 1.6 | $0.25 | $2.00 | 262k | View Details |
❓ Bytedance Seed Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest Bytedance Seed model?
The cheapest Bytedance Seed model is Seed 1.6 Flash at $0.38 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for Bytedance Seed models?
Bytedance Seed models support up to 262k context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between Bytedance Seed 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.