Seed 1.6 API Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly API costs for Seed 1.6 from Bytedance Seed.
Pricing per 1M tokens
Pricing last verified: Mar 21, 2026
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Compare with Similar Models
| Model | Input/1M | Output/1M |
|---|---|---|
| Seed-2.0-Lite Bytedance Seed | $0.2500 | $2.00 |
| Seed-2.0-Mini Bytedance Seed | $0.1000 | $0.4000 |
| Seed 1.6 Flash Bytedance Seed | $0.0750 | $0.3000 |
| GPT-5 Mini Openai | $0.2500 | $2.00 |
| GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini Openai | $0.2500 | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Seed 1.6 cost per token?
Seed 1.6 is priced at $0.2500 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens. Use the calculator above to estimate your monthly costs based on your usage volume.
What is the context window for Seed 1.6?
Seed 1.6 has a context window of 262.1K tokens (262,144 tokens). The maximum output length is 32.8K tokens.
Does Seed 1.6 support image inputs (vision)?
Yes, Seed 1.6 supports vision/image inputs. You can send images as part of your prompts.
Does Seed 1.6 support function calling (tool use)?
Yes, Seed 1.6 supports function calling (also called tool use). You can define custom functions that the model can invoke as part of its responses.
How does Seed 1.6 compare to similar models?
Seed 1.6 costs $0.2500 input and $2.00 output per 1M tokens. Seed 1.6 Flash is less expensive at $0.0750 input and $0.3000 output per 1M tokens. See the "Compare with Similar Models" table above, or visit the Seed 1.6 Flash page at /tools/cost-calculator/bytedance-seed/seed-1-6-flash.