Doubao (ByteDance) API Pricing 2026
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.
Pricing verified 2026-08-03. Sourced from www.volcengine.com/docs/82379/1099320.
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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 Seed 2.0 Pro ByteDance flagship; strong reasoning & code; 256K context window | $0.47 | $2.37 | 256,000 |
Doubao Pro 32K Stable production model; widely adopted in enterprise applications | $0.11 | $0.28 | 32,000 |
How to read these estimates
The monthly table assumes 70% input tokens and 30% output tokens. It is a consistent comparison baseline, not a prediction of your workload. Actual bills can also include cached-input discounts, batch pricing, tool calls, minimum charges, regional differences, retries, and taxes.
The linked source is the provider's pricing documentation. Verify the current rate card and model availability before committing to a budget.
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 Seed 2.0 Pro | $1.04 | $10.40 | $104 | $1,040 |
| Doubao Pro 32K | $0.161 | $1.61 | $16.10 | $161 |
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.