Seedream v4.5 API pricing across providers

Price per generation

Routing Seedream v4.5 through Atlas Cloud instead of the most expensive provider on this page saves 10% per generation — automatic on ElliSekiz.

Run it

curl -X POST https://ellisekiz.ai/api/v1/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer esk_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "bytedance-seedream-v4-5",
    "prompt": "your prompt"
  }'

Omit provider and the cheapest offer wins; add it to pin one. Full reference in the docs.

Questions

Which provider is cheapest for Seedream v4.5?

Atlas Cloud at $0.0360 per generation, 10% below the most expensive option on this page. ElliSekiz routes to it automatically unless you pin a provider yourself.

How much does Seedream v4.5 cost on ElliSekiz?

Exactly what the provider charges — $0.0360 per generation at the cheapest route. Usage is billed 1:1 from a prepaid USD balance with no markup and no subscription; failed generations are free.

Can I choose the provider for Seedream v4.5?

Yes. Send "provider" with the API request, pin one per model in your account settings, or leave it to the router, which picks the cheapest available offer.

Can I use my own Atlas Cloud API key?

Yes. Store your provider keys in your ElliSekiz account and generations run on your own upstream account — currently with zero platform fee.