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doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 Cost Calculator - Volcengine

Calculate the cost of using doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 from Volcengine for your AI applications

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doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,024,000 tokens

Max: 256,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00011500
Output Cost$0.00038813
Total Cost$0.00050313

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001150 per token
Output: $0.0000003881 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning
✓Audio Input

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,024,000
Max Output Tokens256,000
Max Tokens256,000

About doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915

doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 is a chat model from Volcengine, one of 6 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.39 per 1M output tokens, ranking 576 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching — one of only 10 chat models with this combination. Its 1,024K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.11 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.39 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,024,000
Maximum Output Tokens256,000
Maximum Total Tokens256,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,024,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 256,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Audio Input - Accept audio data as input
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts

How doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 Pricing Compares

At $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.39 per 1M output tokens, doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 ranks 576 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 is one of 6 Volcengine chat models, one of only 10 chat models combining audio input, function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, vision. its 1,024K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915
gemini-2.5-flash-liteGoogle Gemini$0.10$0.40-13%
mimo-v2.6-flashXiaomi Mimo$0.14$0.28+22%
mimo-v2.6-flashOpenRouter$0.14$0.28+22%

Alternatives to doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915

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Xiaomi Mimo
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OpenRouter
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OpenRouter
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 costs $0.11 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-lite 13% more affordable for input. However, doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 pricing compare to the average chat model?

doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 input pricing is $0.11 per 1M tokens, which is 81% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 576 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.39 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 different from other Volcengine models?

Among Volcengine's 6 chat models, doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 ranks 1 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, vision is shared by only 9 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915?

The most comparable chat models to doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.6-flash from Xiaomi Mimo ($0.14/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.6-flash from OpenRouter ($0.14/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite:batch from OpenRouter ($0.13/1M 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.

How large is doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915's context window?

doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 supports up to 1,024,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 522 of 3499). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 costs?

doubao-seed-2-1-lite-260915 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 $0.11 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.39.