Doubao (ByteDance) API Pricing 2025
ByteDance's Doubao model family, served via Volcano Engine API. Seed 2.0 Pro is the flagship with 256K context; Seed 2.0 Mini is one of the lowest-cost options for high-volume chat and classification.
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Prices in USD per 1M tokens
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini Ultra-low cost ByteDance model; ideal for chat and classification at scale | $0.03 | $0.29 | 32,000 |
Doubao Pro 32K Stable production model; widely adopted in enterprise applications | $0.11 | $0.28 | 32,000 |
Doubao Seed 2.0 Pro ByteDance flagship; strong reasoning & code; 256K context window | $0.47 | $2.37 | 256,000 |
Estimated Monthly Cost (70% input / 30% output split)
| Model | 1M tokens/mo | 10M tokens/mo | 100M tokens/mo | 1B tokens/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini | $0.108 | $1.08 | $10.80 | $108 |
| Doubao Pro 32K | $0.161 | $1.61 | $16.10 | $161 |
| Doubao Seed 2.0 Pro | $1.04 | $10.40 | $104 | $1,040 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Doubao (ByteDance) LLM API cost?
Doubao (ByteDance) offers 3 models ranging from $0.030/1M to $0.47/1M input tokens. ByteDance's Doubao model family, served via Volcano Engine API. Seed 2.0 Pro is the flagship with 256K context; Seed 2.0 Mini is one of the lowest-cost options for high-volume chat and classification.
Is Doubao (ByteDance) cheaper than self-hosting?
For low-volume workloads (under 100M tokens/month), cloud APIs like Doubao (ByteDance) are almost always cheaper than purchasing and maintaining GPU hardware. Use our calculator to find the exact break-even point for your usage.