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Seedream 5.0 Lite API
Seedream 5.0 Lite is available through Pixapi's unified image generation API.
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Pricing details
Transparent usage pricing with no hidden fees. Pay only for successful outputs.
Seedream 5.0 Lite · International API price comparison
Standard public rates, USD; 1 credit = $0.01. ≤ indicates the maximum saving among listed scenarios, not every request. Non-positive savings have no badge. International · Checked: 2026-09-06
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output3 / imageSave 14%Official: $0.035. BytePlus international official pricing (indexed page); compare the matching dated model and pixel tier. Extra input images may cost more. https://docs.byteplus.com/docs/ModelArk/1099320
* Final billing follows the actual model output and dashboard records.
seedream-5-0-lite API facts
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Canonical model idseedream-5-0-lite
Provider shown on PixapiByteDance
Supported capabilitiesText to image, Image to image
API endpointsPOST /v1/images/generations, POST /v1/async/images/generations, POST /v1/images/edits, POST /v1/async/images/edits
Required request fieldsmodel, prompt
Returned output fieldscreated, data[].url
Starting credit cost3 Credits/image
seedream-5-0-lite professional API access
Seedream 5.0 Lite
Pixapi connects seedream-5-0-lite from ByteDance behind one production-ready API contract, covering authentication, credit metering, response normalization, and dashboard visibility.
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Model ID
ByteDance
Provider
3 Credits/image
Starting cost
2
Capabilities
Model features
Production capabilities for builders who need reliable creative model access.
Seedream 5.0 Lite pricing
Current catalog price for Seedream 5.0 Lite: 3 Credits/image.
Unified API contract
Use Seedream 5.0 Lite without provider-specific account setup, signatures, or response mapping.
Unified API contract
Use Seedream 5.0 Lite without provider-specific account setup, signatures, or response mapping.
Enterprise stability
Redundant infrastructure, request tracing, and a 99.9% availability target for production traffic.
Fast asset delivery
Generated media can be stored and distributed through Pixapi's global delivery layer.
Credit billing
Track usage and remaining credits from one dashboard across your connected models.
Use cases
Typical workflows where teams connect this model through Pixapi.
Application integration
Embed Seedream 5.0 Lite in SaaS products, internal tools, automations, and user-facing workflows.
Batch production
Run high-volume creative jobs with consistent costs, retries, and operational visibility.
Application integration
Embed Seedream 5.0 Lite in SaaS products, internal tools, automations, and user-facing workflows.
Batch production
Run high-volume creative jobs with consistent costs, retries, and operational visibility.
Quick start
Connect the model in minutes with the same API key and billing account.
Create an account
Sign up for Pixapi and open your developer dashboard.
Add credits
Recharge once and use the balance across supported models.
Generate a key
Create an API key, choose the model id, and send your first request.
Frequently asked questions
What model id should I use for Seedream 5.0 Lite?
Use seedream-5-0-lite.
How is Seedream 5.0 Lite billed?
Current catalog price for Seedream 5.0 Lite: 3 Credits/image.
Which endpoint supports Seedream 5.0 Lite?
Use /v1/images/generations or /v1/images/edits, with async equivalents available.
