ByteDance Seed models: the research line with a public price
Bytedance Seed
Services found: 6
| # | AI model | Capabilities | API $/1M (in / out) | Context window | Price / mo | Output $/1M | Overview | Visit site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Seed-2.0-Mini Bytedance Seed |    | $0.1 / $0.4 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 0.4 | View | |
| 2 | Seed 1.6 Flash Bytedance Seed | | $0.075 / $0.3 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 0.3 | View | |
| 3 | Seed-2.0-Lite Bytedance Seed | | $0.25 / $2 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 2 | View | |
| 4 | Seed 2.1 Turbo Bytedance Seed | | $0.5 / $2.5 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 2.5 | View | |
| 5 | Seed 1.6 Bytedance Seed | | $0.25 / $2 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 2 | View | |
| 6 | Seed-2.0-Code Bytedance Seed | | $0.5 / $3 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 3 | View |
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Seed is ByteDance research-side family, listed separately from Doubao. Seed-2.0-Code leads at $0.50 input and $3 output per 1M tokens, with Seed 1.6 Flash at $0.075 and $0.30 for volume work.
The line is worth watching for coding specifically: a dedicated code model at this price sits well below the Western equivalents, and the flash variants are priced for high-throughput classification and routing.
Dedicated code modelSeed-2.0-Code at a fraction of Western coding model rates.
Flash variantsSub-cent options for routing and classification.
Research lineSeparate from the consumer-facing Doubao family.
Models from this vendor
6 Bytedance Seed models in this rating. Prices are input and output per 1M tokens from the vendor official price list; for dirhams multiply by 3.6725. Tap a card to open the model page.
Seed-2.0-Mini
#1
Bytedance Seed
in $0.1out $0.4262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Seed 1.6 Flash
#2
Bytedance Seed
in $0.075out $0.3262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Seed-2.0-Lite
#3
Bytedance Seed
in $0.25out $2262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Seed 2.1 Turbo
#4
Bytedance Seed
in $0.5out $2.5262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Seed 1.6
#5
Bytedance Seed
in $0.25out $2262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Seed-2.0-Code
#6
Bytedance Seed
in $0.5out $3262.1K tokensText & chatVision
How to choose
- Benchmark against a comparable model from a larger vendor before committing production traffic — line-ups this size get less independent testing.
- Start with Seed 1.6 Flash at $0.075 / $0.3 per 1M tokens; it is the cheapest entry point here.
- Move up to Seed-2.0-Code at $0.5 / $3 only where the cheaper variant visibly fails, not by default.
- Check the context window against your longest input — the largest here is Seed-2.0-Mini at 262.1K tokens.
Common mistakes
Assuming parity with the majorsOn the hardest tasks the frontier labs remain ahead; compare on your own cases.
Skipping the exit planA smaller vendor can change terms or availability faster. Identify a fallback model before you depend on this one.
Who this suits
Cost-driven teamsSeed 1.6 Flash at $0.075 / $0.3 undercuts most mainstream options.
EvaluatorsA useful comparison point when benchmarking the models against larger line-ups.
Regional usersRelevant where this vendor platform or language coverage matters more than raw capability.
Related filters
Text & chat228 models for text generation and chat
Vision156 models that read images
Reasoning169 models that think before answering
Tool calling166 models that call your functions
Alibaba (Qwen)34 models in this rating
OpenAI30 models in this rating
Google DeepMind17 models in this rating
Frequently asked questions
How does Seed differ from Doubao?
Seed is the research line; Doubao is the product family. Both come from ByteDance.
Is Seed open weight?
Parts of the line have been published; check the specific model.
Is it available outside China?
Through Volcano Engine, with the same regional caveats as Doubao.
How many Bytedance Seed models are in this rating?
6, covering text & chat, vision, video.
Is Bytedance Seed a good default choice?
For most teams no — start with a mainstream vendor and use this one where its pricing or specialisation gives a concrete advantage.
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