Seedream v5.0 Lite API pricing across providers

Price per generation

Routing Seedream v5.0 Lite through Atlas Cloud instead of the most expensive provider on this page saves 9% 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-v5-0-lite",
    "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 v5.0 Lite?

Atlas Cloud at $0.0320 per generation, 9% below the most expensive option on this page. ElliSekiz routes to it automatically unless you pin a provider yourself.

How much does Seedream v5.0 Lite cost on ElliSekiz?

Exactly what the provider charges — $0.0320 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 v5.0 Lite?

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.