Seed 1.6: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by ByteDance Seed
Seed 1.6 is a general-purpose model released by the ByteDance Seed team. It incorporates multimodal capabilities and adaptive deep thinking with a 256K context window.
What you can do with Seed 1.6
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Benchmarks not available
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance Seed |
| Context Window | 262,144 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.25/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.00/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Modalities | image, text, video |
| Capabilities | Vision |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Seed 1.6 good for?
Use Seed 1.6 for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Seed 1.6 cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.25/1M tokens for input and $2.00/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Seed 1.6 for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Seed 1.6 support images or audio?
Seed 1.6 can understand images.
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