Seedream API
4 Seedream models on one OpenAI-compatible API and one prepaid balance, billed per use at the official price.
Seedream models and prices 4
| Model | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Seedream 5.0 Probytedance-seed/seedream-5-0-pro | $0.09 / image | — |
| Seedream 5.0 Flashbytedance-seed/seedream-5-0-flash | $0.018 / image | — |
| Seedream 5.0 Litebytedance-seed/seedream-5-0-lite | $0.035 / image | — |
| Seedream 4.5bytedance-seed/seedream-4.5 | $0.04 / image | — |
Prices as of November 5, 2026. Official price: the model maker's list price. Tier 1–3: OceanToken's standing discounts by cumulative top-up, not limited-time offers.
Same prompt, 8 models
One prompt, sent to each model through the OceanToken API on November 1, 2026. Every image is that model’s own output, only resized.
Prompt: “A matte white ceramic coffee mug with gentle steam rising, on a light oak table beside a sunny window, soft natural light, minimal clean product photography, no text, no logo”
Call the Seedream API
Any OpenAI-compatible SDK works: set the base URL to https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1, use your OceanToken key and the model id as written.
from openai import OpenAI
# Your API Key from the OceanToken console
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1",
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
result = client.images.generate(
model="bytedance-seed/seedream-5-0-pro",
prompt="A lighthouse on a cliff at dawn")
print(result.data[0].url or "image returned as base64")Why use Seedream on OceanToken
- One API key and one prepaid balance for nearly 500 models from 73 publishers.
- OpenAI-compatible: change the base URL and the key, and keep your code.
- Prepaid, with no subscription and no platform fee. Each API key can have its own spending limit.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Seedream API cost?
On OceanToken Seedream 5.0 Pro costs $0.09 / image. The lowest-priced Seedream model is Seedream 5.0 Flash, at $0.018 / image. Every model is billed per use from a prepaid balance, with no subscription.
Are these the official Seedream models?
Yes. You call each model by its own name and get that model. Every model page shows the official price next to ours before you call it.
How do I call the Seedream API?
Create an API key in the OceanToken console, set the base URL to https://api.oceantoken.ai/v1 and use the model id, for example bytedance-seed/seedream-5-0-pro. The OpenAI SDKs and any OpenAI-compatible client work.
Do I need a subscription to use Seedream?
No. You add credits by card, and each request is billed at the model’s price. Purchased credits are valid for 12 months.
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