Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini is ByteDance’s small, low-cost Seed model for fast, high-concurrency lightweight tasks such as general chat, extraction, and agent workflows.

Modalities: Image, Text, VideoText
In / Out price: $0.1/$0.4per 1M
Context window: 250K tokens
Released: Apr 24, 2026

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini overview

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini specs

Model ID: bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini
Developer: ByteDance
Context window: 256,000 tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
Input: Image, Text, Video
Output: Text
API: OpenAI-compatible, base URL https://api.aimlapi.com/v1

What Is Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API?

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini is a ByteDance model listed on BytePlus as “Dola Seed 2.0 mini,” updated on Feb 14, 2026. AI/ML API documents it as a fast, cost-efficient multimodal model for lightweight tasks.

It is also described as supporting text, image, and video inputs, along with reasoning and agent workflows.

Technical Reference

Developer	ByteDance
Model ID	bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini
Release Date	April 23, 2026
Context Window	256,000 tokens (~256K)
Max Output Tokens	128,000 tokens
Modalities	Image, Text, Video → Text
Capabilities	parallel tool calls, reasoning, streaming, structured (JSON schema) output, tool/function calling, vision

What Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini Brings to the Table

Multimodal input
The model supports text, image, and video inputs.

Reasoning and agents
The model is documented with reasoning and agent workflows.

Lightweight positioning
It is described as fast and cost-efficient for lightweight tasks.

ByteDance family placement
ByteDance’s Seed 2.0 lineup includes Pro, Lite, and Mini model sizes.

Where Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini Makes the Most Sense

Lightweight multimodal tasks
Suitable for workloads that combine text, image, and video inputs with a lightweight model profile.

Reasoning workflows
Documented support for reasoning makes it relevant for tasks that need agent-style processing.

General-purpose Seed 2.0 Mini deployment
ByteDance positions the Mini tier within its broader Seed 2.0 model lineup for different deployment scenarios.

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini vs the Alternatives

Seed 2.0 Mini
ByteDance’s Seed 2.0 lineup includes Pro, Lite, and Mini sizes, indicating adjacent options within the same family.

Sources: https://seed.bytedance.com/en/seed2 · https://docs.aimlapi.com/api-references/text-models-llm/bytedance/dola-seed-2.0-mini · https://llmpricing.dev/m/bytedance/dola-seed-2.0-mini/

Use cases

High-concurrency and batch generation scenarios are documented use cases for Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini, which is described as optimized for inference throughput and deployment density.

It is also documented as suited to lightweight multimodal tasks, handling text, image, and video inputs for fast and cost-efficient use.

Reasoning and agent workflows are listed as supported use cases for this model, with documentation describing it as a fast and cost-efficient multimodal model for those workflows.

General low-cost production workloads are also cited, including batch classification, content moderation, and high-volume chat.

Capabilities

Reasoning
Streaming
Vision

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API pricing

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini pricing in US dollars
Usage	Price	Unit
Input	$0.1	1M tokens
Output	$0.4	1M tokens
Cached input	$0.02	1M tokens

Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini vs other models: token prices

AI/ML API input and output rates for 5 models, per million tokens.

AI/ML API model prices in USD per million tokens
Model	Input	Output
Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini	$0.1	$0.4
Dola-Seed 2.0 Lite	$0.25	$2
Seed 2.1 Turbo	$0.529	$2.65
Dola-Seed 2.0 Pro	$0.5	$3
Seed 2.0 Code	$0.529	$3.17

How to use the Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

View docs

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key

export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini",
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
    }
  ]
}'

import os
import requests

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
    "model": "bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini",
    "messages": [
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
        }
    ]
}

response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())

const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "model": "bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini",
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
      }
    ]
  }),
});

if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini FAQ

What is the context window of Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini?

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini has a 256,000 tokens context window and can return up to 128,000 tokens.

What inputs and outputs does Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini support?

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini takes image, text, video as input and returns text.

What is the model ID for Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini?

Use bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini as the model id. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions.

When was Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini released?

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini became available on April 24, 2026.

How much does Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini cost?

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini costs $0.1 input and $0.4 output per 1M tokens on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.

Does Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini support streaming?

Yes, Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini can stream responses as they are generated.

Can Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini read images?

Yes, Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini accepts image input alongside text.

Who created Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini?

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini was built by ByteDance.

What kinds of tasks is Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini suited for?

It offers reasoning, streaming, vision, and parallel tool calls, so it can handle reasoning tasks, tool-based agent workflows, and lighter multimodal tasks.

Does Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini support tool calling for building agents?

Yes, it supports parallel tool calls along with structured output, which allows it to be used in agent-style workflows.

Start building with Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini

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Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key

export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini",
  "messages": [
    {
      "role": "user",
      "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
    }
  ]
}'

import os
import requests

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
    "model": "bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini",
    "messages": [
        {
            "role": "user",
            "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
        }
    ]
}

response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())

const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "model": "bytedance/dola-seed-2-0-mini",
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Write a haiku about the ocean."
      }
    ]
  }),
});

if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());

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Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini overview

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini specs

What Is Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API?

Technical Reference

What Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini Brings to the Table

Where Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini Makes the Most Sense

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini vs the Alternatives

Use cases

Capabilities

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API pricing

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini vs other models: token prices

How to use the Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Build with your agent

1Get your API key

2Make your first request

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini FAQ

Start building with Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Build with your agent

1Get your API key

2Make your first request

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini overview

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini specs

What Is Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API?

Technical Reference

What Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini Brings to the Table

Where Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini Makes the Most Sense

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini vs the Alternatives

Use cases

Capabilities

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API pricing

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini vs other models: token prices

How to use the Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Build with your agent

1Get your API key

2Make your first request

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