BytePlus ModelArk: API Prices and Provider Profile
- Type
- Official Official: the model's own developer
- Website
- https://www.byteplus.com/en/product/modelark
- Pricing page
- docs.byteplus.com pricing
- Payment methods
- card
- Free credits (as reported)
- Inference free trial: new BytePlus users get a per-model free token quota for pay-as-you-go online inference (doc uses 500k tokens/model; 'Free Tokens Only mode' consumes the platform's 500k-token quota); not usable for batch inference. Model list shows no free-quota figure for Seedance/Seedream. Source: docs.byteplus.com
- Models priced
- 11 (17 price rows)
Models listed: Seedance 1.0 Pro, Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast, Seedance 2.0, Seedance 2.0 Fast, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Seedance 2.5, Seedream 4.0, Seedream 4.5, Seedream 5.0 Flash, Seedream 5.0 Lite, Seedream 5.0 Pro.
Published prices (17)
Published prices — not yet independently tested. Figures are copied from each provider's public pricing page or pricing API on 2026-09-28. We have not run test generations yet, so a listed price says nothing about reliability or output quality. Every price links to its source.
Video models (11)
| Model | Type | Spec | Published price | $ / second | × official | Confidence | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 1.0 Pro | Official | Pro · 1080p · no audio · 5 sListed as: Seedance 1.0 Pro (seedance-1-0-pro-250528) | $0.61 / 5 s video | $0.122 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage price example: USD 0.61 per 5s 16:9 1080p video (1920x1088, 24fps, 244,800 tokens). Rate USD 2.5/M tokens online, USD 1.25/M offline (flex, 50% off). 720p 5s = USD 0.26; 480p 5s = USD 0.12. Silent video (1.0 series has no audio). Previous gen, still offered. China (火山方舟): CNY 15.0/M online, 7.5/M offline (≈CNY 3.67 per same video, computed); CNY number = 6.00x USD number. |
| Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast | Official | Fast · 1080p · no audio · 5 sListed as: Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast (seedance-1-0-pro-fast-251015) | $0.24 / 5 s video | $0.0480 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage price example: USD 0.24 per 5s 16:9 1080p video (1920x1088, 24fps, 244,800 tokens). Rate USD 1.0/M tokens online, USD 0.5/M offline (flex, 50% off). 720p 5s = USD 0.10; 480p 5s = USD 0.05. Silent video (1.0 series has no audio). Previous gen, still offered. China (火山方舟): CNY 4.2/M online, 2.1/M offline (≈CNY 1.03 per same video, computed); CNY number = 4.20x USD number. |
| Seedance 2.0 | Official | 480p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.0 (dreamina-seedance-2-0-260128) | $0.35 / 5 s video | $0.0700 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 0.35 per 5s 16:9 video at 480p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 7.0/M tokens without video input, USD 4.3/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. China (火山方舟): CNY 46.0/M tokens (28.0 with video input), CNY 2.31 per same 5s 480p video; China CNY number = 6.57x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.0 | Official | 720p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.0 (dreamina-seedance-2-0-260128) | $0.76 / 5 s video | $0.152 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 0.76 per 5s 16:9 video at 720p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 7.0/M tokens without video input, USD 4.3/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. China (火山方舟): CNY 46.0/M tokens (28.0 with video input), CNY 4.97 per same 5s 720p video; China CNY number = 6.57x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.0 | Official | 1080p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.0 (dreamina-seedance-2-0-260128) | $1.87 / 5 s video | $0.374 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 1.87 per 5s 16:9 video at 1080p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 7.7/M tokens without video input, USD 4.7/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. China (火山方舟): CNY 51.0/M tokens (31.0 with video input), CNY 12.39 per same 5s 1080p video; China CNY number = 6.62x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.0 | Official | 4K · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.0 (dreamina-seedance-2-0-260128) | $3.89 / 5 s video | $0.778 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 3.89 per 5s 16:9 video at 4k, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 4.0/M tokens without video input, USD 2.4/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. 4K per-token rate is lower but token count is ~4x 1080p; 4K rate limit 15 RPM / 1 concurrent. China (火山方舟): CNY 26.0/M tokens (16.0 with video input), CNY 25.27 per same 5s 4k video; China CNY number = 6.50x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | Official | Fast · 720p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.0 Fast (dreamina-seedance-2-0-fast-260128) | $0.60 / 5 s video | $0.120 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 0.6 per 5s 16:9 video at 720p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 5.6/M tokens without video input, USD 3.3/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. LIST price shown. Limited-time 25% off (2026-08-07 14:00 to 2026-10-07 14:00 UTC+8, enterprise users only, until a token cap) -> page says 720p from ~USD 0.09/s. Max 720p. China (火山方舟): CNY 37.0/M tokens (22.0 with video input), CNY 4.0 per same 5s 720p video; China CNY number = 6.61x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | Official | Mini · 720p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.0 Mini (dreamina-seedance-2-0-mini-260615) | $0.38 / 5 s video | $0.0760 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 0.38 per 5s 16:9 video at 720p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 3.5/M tokens without video input, USD 2.1/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. LIST price shown. Limited-time 60% off (2026-08-07 14:00 to 2026-10-07 14:00 UTC+8, enterprise users only, until a token cap) -> page says 720p from ~USD 0.03/s. Max 720p. Recommended replacement for retired Seedance 1.5 Pro. China (火山方舟): CNY 23.0/M tokens (14.0 with video input), CNY 2.48 per same 5s 720p video; China CNY number = 6.57x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.5 | Official | 480p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.5 (dreamina-seedance-2-5-260628) | $0.514 / 5 s video | $0.1028 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 0.514 per 5s 16:9 video at 480p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 10.7/M tokens without video input, USD 6.4/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. China (火山方舟): CNY 70.0/M tokens (42.0 with video input), CNY 3.36 per same 5s 480p video; China CNY number = 6.54x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.5 | Official | 720p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.5 (dreamina-seedance-2-5-260628) | $1.156 / 5 s video | $0.2312 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 1.156 per 5s 16:9 video at 720p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 10.7/M tokens without video input, USD 6.4/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. China (火山方舟): CNY 70.0/M tokens (42.0 with video input), CNY 7.56 per same 5s 720p video; China CNY number = 6.54x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedance 2.5 | Official | 1080p · 5 sListed as: Dreamina Seedance 2.5 (dreamina-seedance-2-5-260628) | $2.843 / 5 s video | $0.5686 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NotePage 'Price examples': USD 2.843 per 5s 16:9 video at 1080p, input without video (text/image -> video; t2v and i2v priced the same). Token rate USD 11.7/M tokens without video input, USD 7.0/M with video input (video-input jobs cost more per video: longer token count + minimum-token rule). tokens ~= (input video s + output s) x W x H x fps / 1024. Online inference only (offline not supported). Seedance 2.x supports 'Generate video with audio' (BytePlus 2.5 tutorial); list price does not vary with audio. 1080p output is 10-bit. China (火山方舟): CNY 77.0/M tokens (46.0 with video input), CNY 18.71 per same 5s 1080p video; China CNY number = 6.58x the USD number (no FX stated). |
Image models (6)
| Model | Type | Spec | Published price | $ / image | × official | Confidence | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seedream 4.0 | Official | spec not statedListed as: Seedream 4.0 (seedream-4-0-250828) | $0.03 / image | $0.0300 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NoteFlat per output image; input images free; previous gen still offered. Same price for t2i and image-to-image; failed/moderated outputs not billed. China (火山方舟): CNY 0.2/image; CNY number = 6.67x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedream 4.5 | Official | spec not statedListed as: Seedream 4.5 (seedream-4-5-251128) | $0.04 / image | $0.0400 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NoteFlat per output image; input images free; previous gen still offered. Same price for t2i and image-to-image; failed/moderated outputs not billed. China (火山方舟): CNY 0.25/image; CNY number = 6.25x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedream 5.0 Flash | Official | FlashListed as: Dola Seedream 5.0 Flash (dola-seedream-5-0-flash-260915) | $0.018 / image | $0.0180 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NoteFlat per output image; input images free. Newest (Sept 2026) cheapest Seedream tier. Same price for t2i and image-to-image; failed/moderated outputs not billed. China (火山方舟): CNY 0.12/image; CNY number = 6.67x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedream 5.0 Lite | Official | LiteListed as: Seedream 5.0 Lite (seedream-5-0-lite-260128 / seedream-5-0-260128) | $0.035 / image | $0.0350 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NoteFlat per output image; input images free; sequential (batch) generation billed per generated image. Same price for t2i and image-to-image; failed/moderated outputs not billed. China (火山方舟): CNY 0.22/image; CNY number = 6.29x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Official | Pro · <=2.61MP (<=1.5K)Listed as: Dola Seedream 5.0 Pro (dola-seedream-5-0-pro-260628) | $0.045 / image | $0.0450 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NoteSingle-image generation, output <=2.61 MP (1.5K or lower). Input images: first free, from 2nd USD 0.003/image. Layer decomposition: USD 0.0225 (<=2.61MP) / 0.045 (>2.61MP) per layer. Same price for t2i and image-to-image; failed/moderated outputs not billed. China (火山方舟): CNY 0.3/image; CNY number = 6.67x the USD number (no FX stated). |
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | Official | Pro · >2.61MP (>1.5K)Listed as: Dola Seedream 5.0 Pro (dola-seedream-5-0-pro-260628) | $0.09 / image | $0.0900 | 1.00× | Pricing page | docs.byteplus.com | NoteSingle-image generation, output >2.61 MP (higher than 1.5K). Input images: first free, from 2nd USD 0.003/image. Same price for t2i and image-to-image; failed/moderated outputs not billed. China (火山方舟): CNY 0.6/image; CNY number = 6.67x the USD number (no FX stated). |
× official = normalized price ÷ the cheapest official price for the same model and spec. ~ marks a relaxed match: tier, resolution or audio is unspecified on one side, and every compatible official spec costs the same. — = no unambiguous official price to compare.
Confidence: “Pricing page” = read on the provider’s own pricing or docs page; “Pricing API” = read from a public API response. “BYO” tiers are bring-your-own-account estimates, not per-call prices.
Affiliate program
- Program
- Yes — terms read on the provider’s own page
- Terms (as reported)
- BytePlus AI Affiliate Program: 'Earn up to 50% commission. No Cap.' Invitation-only, free to join, limited-time. Referable products: Seedance, Seedream, Lumina. Referred user must never have bought via BytePlus sales/resellers/aggregators and must make first purchase via the affiliate link on the BytePlus official page. Page does not state per-product rate, duration or whether it is pay-as-you-go ModelArk API spend specifically. Separate: ModelArk Coding Plan referral = referrer gets 10% of invitee's first-order payment as voucher (Coding Plan only, not video/image API); ModelArk coupon referral campaign (USD 10/5/15 coupons, covered Seedance 1.0) ran 2025-04-24 to 2025-12-31 and has ended.
- Payout
- Tracked and paid through Impact (impact.com) dashboard (payment/tax info managed there); payout method/minimum not stated
- Program page
- byteplus.com
Checked 2026-09-28. This site contains no affiliate links; affiliate programs never affect our data or rankings.
Trust signals
- Trustpilot
- Not checked
Reported issues and terms
No issues recorded in our 2026-09-28 check.