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
Doubao Seed 2.0 Mini vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
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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