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Seed 2.0 Code API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Seed 2.0 Code channel is OpenRouter: $0.5 input / $3 output per 1M tokens (blended $1.13). Context 262K.
OpenRouter lists expiration 2026-11-11OpenRouter's models API lists expiration_date = 2026-11-11. This is OpenRouter listing data only; no official ByteDance retirement notice was found.Excluded from every “cheapest” ranking.openrouter.ai · checked2026-10-17 12:27 UTC+8
Context: 262K · Max output: 131K · Modalities: text, image, video · Listed: 2026-08-12
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $0.5 / $3 | $1.13 | $0.5 | $3 | ✓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 Seed 2.0 Code in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
ERNIE 5.1 ($1.12) · Mistral Large 4 ($1.03) · Qwen3.8 27B ($0.956) ·
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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 · OpenRouter · Seed 2.0 Code listed · $0.5 / $3
FAQ
How much does the Seed 2.0 Code API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $0.5 input / $3 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Seed 2.0 Code from China?
OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Seed 2.0 Code free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Seed 2.0 Code's context window?
262K tokens