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seed-2.0-lite Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using seed-2.0-lite from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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seed-2.0-lite Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Output Cost$0.002000
Total Cost$0.002250

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00000200 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Output Tokens131,072
Max Tokens131,072

About seed-2.0-lite

seed-2.0-lite is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 418 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 937 out of 2745 chat models by cost and cheaper than 65% of models in this category. seed-2.0-lite supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens262,144
Maximum Output Tokens131,072
Maximum Total Tokens131,072

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 262,144 input tokens. The maximum output length is 131,072 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How seed-2.0-lite Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, seed-2.0-lite ranks 937 out of 2745 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 65% of models in this category.

seed-2.0-lite is one of 418 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs seed-2.0-lite
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.50+20%
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.25-20%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.25-20%

Alternatives to seed-2.0-lite

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs seed-2.0-lite
Azure
gpt-5.4-nano
$0.20/1M input
-20% vs seed-2.0-lite
Azure
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17
$0.20/1M input
-20% vs seed-2.0-lite
Azure
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
$0.28/1M input
+10% vs seed-2.0-lite
Azure
gpt-5-mini
$0.25/1M input
0% vs seed-2.0-lite

Frequently Asked Questions

Is seed-2.0-lite cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

Yes. seed-2.0-lite costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does seed-2.0-lite pricing compare to the average chat model?

seed-2.0-lite input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 50% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 937 out of 2745 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 65% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes seed-2.0-lite different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 418 chat models, seed-2.0-lite ranks 132 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to seed-2.0-lite?

The most comparable chat models to seed-2.0-lite are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

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How do I calculate seed-2.0-lite costs?

seed-2.0-lite is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.00.