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Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini

Fastest and cheapest Seed 2.0 variant. Best for batch processing and high-throughput tasks.

Data updated 2026-03-30
chat OpenAI-compatible Released 2026-02

Pricing

Type USD / 1M tokens
Input $0.03
Output $0.31

vs Western Models

Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
98% cheaper input 98% cheaper output
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99% cheaper input 98% cheaper output
Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
98% cheaper input 97% cheaper output

Strengths

  • + cheapest Seed model
  • + high throughput batch processing

Watch Out For

  • ! international access difficult
  • ! lowest quality in Seed family
  • ! content censorship

International Access

Direct access: No / Limited
Registration: Volcano Engine account, Chinese phone
Payment: Alipay, bank transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini cost?

Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini costs $0.03 per million input tokens and $0.31 per million output tokens (USD).

Can I use Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini from outside China?

Direct access is limited. International developers can use third-party gateways like OpenRouter to access Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini.

Is Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini compatible with the OpenAI API?

Yes. Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini uses an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use any OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL to ark.cn-beijing.volces.com.

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