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ByteDance · 4 models

Seedream AI

ByteDance's Seedream image models through one API: Seedream 5.0 Flash, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite and Seedream 4.5. Image from $0.0154/image, up to 26% below official. Text-to-image and editing, up to 4K.

Developer
ByteDance
Versions
4
image
Newest
Seedream 5.0 Pro
July 2026
Try it
Studio
no code, pay as you go

Versions

Seedream models, newest first

Seedream versions
ModelReleasedBest atOutputFrom
Seedream 5.0 FlashSeptember 2026The fastest, lowest-cost Seedreamup to 2K$0.0154/image
Seedream 5.0 ProJuly 2026Production-grade image generation and precise editingup to 2K$0.0333/image
Seedream 5.0 LiteJune 2026High-quality Seedream images at a lower priceup to 2K$0.0317/image
Seedream 4.5December 20252K and 4K images and multi-image edits at one priceup to 4K$0.0309/image
With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0307Max $0.0305

Monthly plans lower prices on most models (shown under each price); you can still pay as you go. Pro $499/month · Max $4,999/month. Plan prices don't apply to requests with the safety checker off.

Model picker

Which Seedream model is right for you?

Pick what you need and what matters most; we'll suggest a model and load it in the playground below.

What matters most
I need

Your Seedream pick

Seedream 5.0 Flash

From $0.0154/image

  • The lowest starting price: $0.0154/image
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Then: Seedream 4.5, Seedream 5.0 Lite

Try it

Try Seedream AI

Switch models with the tabs. Runs on your balance at the price on the button; failed runs are refunded.

What it can do

What you can make with Seedream

Images from a description
Illustrations, product visuals and concepts, up to 2K.
Editing your images
Change backgrounds, colours or outfits, or combine up to 10 images in one edit.
Any format
8 aspect ratios, from banners to vertical posts.

Get started

How to use Seedream

Seedream 5.0 Flash

How to use Seedream 5.0 Flash Cheapest Seedream 5.0 Flash

Seedream 5.0 Pro

How to use Seedream 5.0 Pro Cheapest Seedream 5.0 Pro

Seedream 5.0 Lite

How to use Seedream 5.0 Lite Cheapest Seedream 5.0 Lite

Seedream 4.5

How to use Seedream 4.5 Cheapest Seedream 4.5

Developers: the Seedream API page has prices and code for every version.

FAQ

Seedream AI questions

Seedream is ByteDance's family of AI image models. CheaperGen offers 4 of them: Seedream 5.0 Flash, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite and Seedream 4.5.

Seedream 5.0 Pro, released in July 2026. Every version is on the Seedream Latest page.

Yes, in the CheaperGen Studio, with no subscription needed; failed generations are refunded. Pick the version in the model menu.

Yes. One key runs every Seedream model: see the Seedream API page for prices, code and the full lineup.