ByteDance
What is Doubao / Seed (ByteDance)?
ByteDance Doubao/Seed models for overseas teams through BytePlus ModelArk.
Pricing & facts as of 2026-11-04 (Asia/Shanghai calendar date used for editorial stamps). Re-check official links before purchase.
Domestic Doubao APIs are China-oriented. Overseas developers should use BytePlus ModelArk pricing and documentation. Do not mix CNY Volcengine figures with USD BytePlus quotes.
API and console
- Console: https://www.byteplus.com/en/product/ModelArk
- Pricing: https://www.byteplus.com/en/pricing?product=ModelArk
Pricing (USD (BytePlus), per 1M tokens (typical text SKUs))
| Model / SKU | Input | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
ModelArk Doubao / Seed SKUs | See BytePlus ModelArk pricing | See BytePlus ModelArk pricing | Region and commitment discounts may apply |
Highlights
- BytePlus is the international path for Doubao-family APIs
- Useful if you already use other BytePlus cloud products
Caveats for overseas teams
- Volcengine (CN) vs BytePlus (intl) are separate commercial surfaces
FAQ
What is Doubao / Seed (ByteDance)?
Domestic Doubao APIs are China-oriented. Overseas developers should use BytePlus ModelArk pricing and documentation. Do not mix CNY Volcengine figures with USD BytePlus quotes.
Does Doubao / Seed (ByteDance) offer open weights?
Doubao / Seed (ByteDance) is primarily offered as a hosted API for overseas users on the sources linked below. Open-weight status can change; check official blogs and Hugging Face orgs.
Where do I get Doubao / Seed (ByteDance) API pricing?
Use the official pricing page (as of 2026-11-04): https://www.byteplus.com/en/pricing?product=ModelArk. This wiki cites that source and may omit numbers when the live table is unclear.