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ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite
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ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite
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### ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite

bytedance-seed bytedance-seed-seed-2.0-lite

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PricingInput $0.25 / 1M tokens

Output $2.00 / 1M tokens

API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint

Anthropic Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models

Use with Claude Code

cURL Example

ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses.

Temperature0.7

Max Tokens4000

Top P0.9

Frequency Penalty0

Presence Penalty0

Thinkinglow

lowmediumhigh

Deeper thinking spends more of the Max Tokens budget before the answer starts.

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About ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite
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Seed-2.0-Lite is a versatile, cost‑efficient enterprise workhorse that delivers strong multimodal and agent capabilities while offering noticeably lower latency, making it a practical default choice for most production workloads across...

### Technical Specifications

Model IDbytedance-seed-seed-2.0-lite

CategoryLLM Models

TaskText Generation

Price$1.13 per million tokens

AddedMarch 11, 2026

### Key Features

- Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API
- Streaming response with token-by-token output
- Function calling and tool use support
- System prompts and role-based messaging
- JSON mode and structured output

### Quick Start

Integrate ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started.

PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP

```
<code>import requests
import json

url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions"

headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
        "model_id": "bytedance-seed-seed-2.0-lite",
        "messages": [
            {
                "role": "user",
                "content": "Hello!"
            }
        ],
        "max_tokens": 1000,
        "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

try:
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX)
    result = response.json()
    print("API Response:")
    print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err:
    print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}")
except Exception as err:
    print(f"Other error occurred: {err}")</code>
```

### Pricing

ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite API costs $1.13 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab.com/pricing)

### Use Cases

- AI chatbots and virtual assistants
- Code generation and developer tools
- Content writing and copywriting automation
- Data analysis, summarization, and extraction

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ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite FAQ
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### What is ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite?

Seed-2.0-Lite is a versatile, cost‑efficient enterprise workhorse that delivers strong multimodal and agent capabilities while offering noticeably lower latency, making it a practical default choice for most production workloads across...

### How do I use the ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite API?

You can integrate ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "bytedance-seed-seed-2.0-lite" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation.

### How much does ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite cost?

ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite costs $1.13 per million tokens. ModelsLab plans start at $21/month (Basic), and the $149/month Open Source plan includes unlimited generation on open-source models.

### What is the ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite model ID?

The model ID for ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite is "bytedance-seed-seed-2.0-lite". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model.

### Do I need a paid plan to use ByteDance Seed: Seed-2.0-Lite?

Yes. ModelsLab is subscription-based with no free tier — plans start at $21/month (Basic, 3,250 API calls). The $149/month Open Source Unlimited plan includes unlimited generation across open-source models; premium third-party models are billed per call from your wallet.

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