112 Aug 2026
Seed 2.1 Turbo
ByteDance Seed
Per 1M tokens: $0.50 in · $2.50 out
Context: 262K tokens
Can do: reasoning, vision, tool calling
ByteDance Seed Models in 2026
This page covers ByteDance Seed models in the bytedance-seed family, including their variant names, release dates and official OpenRouter pages. If you plan to use a model from an Android phone or tablet, check whether the service that provides it has an Android app or a mobile-friendly web interface. Compare the model label, release date and access route before choosing.
212 Aug 2026
Seed-2.0-Code
ByteDance Seed
Per 1M tokens: $0.50 in · $3 out
Context: 262K tokens
Can do: reasoning, vision, tool calling
310 Mar 2026
Seed-2.0-Lite
ByteDance Seed
Per 1M tokens: $0.25 in · $2 out
Context: 262K tokens
Can do: reasoning, vision, tool calling
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Seed-2.0-Mini
ByteDance Seed · ByteDance Seed
Out 26 Feb 2026Per 1M tokens $0.10 in · $0.40 outContext 262K tokens$0.10 / $0.40 per 1M - 5
Seed 1.6
ByteDance Seed · ByteDance Seed
Out 23 Dec 2025Per 1M tokens $0.25 in · $2 outContext 262K tokens$0.25 / $2 per 1M - 6
Seed 1.6 Flash
ByteDance Seed · ByteDance Seed
Out 23 Dec 2025Per 1M tokens $0.08 in · $0.30 outContext 262K tokens$0.08 / $0.30 per 1M
Choosing well
Check how you will access it
The facts list official pages on OpenRouter. Check the page for the access method you need, especially if you plan to work from an Android phone or tablet.
Read the variant name
The listed names include Seed-2.0-Code, Seed 2.1 Turbo, Seed-2.0-Lite, Seed-2.0-Mini, Seed 1.6 and Seed 1.6 Flash.
Use the exact name when checking documentation or selecting a model. The name helps distinguish the entries within the ByteDance Seed family.
Use the release date
Release dates range from December 23, 2025 to August 12, 2026 in the supplied entries. Compare dates when you need to understand which version appeared earlier.
Seed-2.0-Code and Seed 2.1 Turbo show August 12, 2026; Seed-2.0-Lite shows March 10, 2026; Seed-2.0-Mini shows February 26, 2026.
Keep the official page handy
The supplied official links point to OpenRouter pages for the ByteDance Seed entries. Save the page for the exact variant you intend to review so its name and release information stay clear.
Questions people ask
What are ByteDance Seed models?
They are model entries from ByteDance Seed in the bytedance-seed family, with names such as Seed 1.6, Seed-2.0-Lite and Seed 2.1 Turbo.
Do these entries have Android apps?
The supplied facts do not state Android app support. Check the service providing the model for an Android app or mobile web access.
Where are the official pages?
The supplied official pages are OpenRouter URLs for the matching ByteDance Seed model names.
What release date does Seed 1.6 have?
Seed 1.6 and Seed 1.6 Flash are listed with a release date of December 23, 2025.
Which entries show an August 12, 2026 release date?
Seed-2.0-Code and Seed 2.1 Turbo are listed with an August 12, 2026 release date.