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Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo channel is Official (China): ¥3 input / ¥15 output per 1M tokens (blended $0.896). Context 262K.
Context: 262K · Max output: 236K · Modalities: text, image, video · Listed: 2026-08-12
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (China) ¥3 / ¥15 | $0.896 | $0.448 | $2.24 | $0.09 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✓ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | 0–256K；批量推理 ¥1.5 / ¥7.5 | www.volcengine.com 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $0.5 / $2.5 | $1 | $0.5 | $2.5 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Seed | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All ByteDance Doubao (Volcengine Ark) models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · Official (China) · Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo listed · ¥3 / ¥15
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo listed · $0.5 / $2.5
FAQ
How much does the Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (China)): ¥3 input / ¥15 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo from China?
Official (China): direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required yes, overseas card no; OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Doubao Seed 2.1 Turbo's context window?
262K tokens