Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini is ByteDance's lightest, most cost-efficient model in the Seed 2.0 family, engineered for high-throughput batch workloads where speed and affordability matter more than frontier reasoning.

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

Understanding Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini, also referred to as Doubao-Seed-2.0-Mini internally, is the smallest and cheapest model in ByteDance's second-generation Seed 2.0 foundation model series. Where its siblings focus on frontier reasoning (Pro) and balanced production workloads (Lite), Mini was purpose-built for one thing: throughput at volume, with a price that removes the hesitation of scale.

Seed 2.0 Mini is what you reach for when you need to run a million documents through a model, process content at the edge, or build a product where AI is deeply embedded in every interaction. It's not the most capable model on the leaderboard. It's the one that makes the invoice feel manageable.

Where Mini Sits in the Seed 2.0 Lineup

ByteDance doesn't sell a single model, it ships four distinct variants built on the same foundation, each carved out for a specific tier of use:

Technical Specifications

Seed 2.0 Mini is a heavily distilled version of the Pro model. The distillation process narrows the architecture, removing attention heads and reducing layer count, specifically to minimize inference latency and operating cost. Here are the key specs as of the February 2026 release:

Specification	Value	Notes
Model ID	seed-2-0-mini-260215	Date suffix = release version
Context Window	32,000 tokens	Optimized for short-to-medium tasks
Multimodal Support	Text + Image	Inherited from Seed 2.0 backbone
Architecture	Distilled from Seed 2.0 Pro	Fewer attention heads, reduced layers
Tool Calling	Supported	Compatible with agent frameworks
API Compatibility	OpenAI-compatible	Minimal migration effort
Deployment	Cloud-only	Via Volcano Engine / BytePlus ModelArk
Release Date	February 14, 2026	First in series live on BytePlus

Mini's 32K window is smaller than Pro's 256K or Lite's 256K, a deliberate trade-off. For batch classification, content moderation, summarization, or any task involving documents that fit within 32K tokens, this is more than sufficient. Tasks requiring very long context should use Lite or Pro instead.

✓ Where Mini Wins

Industry-leading price-per-token for a multimodal model with tool-calling support
Inherits the Seed 2.0 backbone, prompt patterns port reliably across the family
OpenAI-compatible API means low migration friction for teams currently on GPT
Officially the first Seed 2.0 model live on the BytePlus international platform
Consistent behavior at scale, distillation-first design minimizes unexpected outputs on in-distribution tasks
Image understanding inherited from multimodal Seed 2.0 architecture

✗ Real Limitations

32K context window is a hard ceiling, unsuitable for long-document tasks
No local deployment option; cloud-only inference means data leaves your environment
Direct Volcengine access requires Chinese phone number and ID, international teams need BytePlus or third-party providers
Weak brand recognition outside Chinese markets, not a "Powered by" statement for Western products
Hallucination control trails GPT-5.2 and Claude Opus 4.5 in accuracy-critical domains
Complex multi-step reasoning degrades noticeably vs. Pro, not a substitute where accuracy compounds

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini the same as Doubao-Seed-2.0-Mini?

Yes. "Dola" is the international branding for ByteDance's AI products, while "Doubao" is the domestic Chinese branding. They refer to the same underlying models from the same Seed research team. "Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini" and "Doubao-Seed-2.0-Mini" are the same model, the naming depends on which market or platform you're accessing it through.

How does Seed 2.0 Mini compare to GPT-4o Mini?

Seed 2.0 Mini is positioned at a significantly lower price point than GPT-4o Mini, roughly 2× cheaper on input and output based on published rates as of April 2026. In terms of capability, both models are designed for high-throughput, cost-sensitive tasks rather than frontier reasoning. Seed 2.0 Mini has multimodal support and tool-calling, but GPT-4o Mini benefits from broader ecosystem tooling, wider developer familiarity, and strong English-language performance. For teams already on the OpenAI ecosystem, the switching cost is low, but validate on your specific workload first.

Use cases

Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini is documented as suited for high-concurrency, batch-generation workloads where speed and deployment density matter. It is also suited for latency-sensitive, cost-sensitive, and lightweight tasks that prioritize fast response over peak capability.

It is documented for multimodal understanding, including accepting text, images, and video as input. It is also described as suitable for video analysis and document processing in high-volume API pipelines.

Capabilities

Function calling
Streaming
Structured outputs
Reasoning

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

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.

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

Yes. It supports function calling, parallel tool calls, and the Tools feature.

How can I call Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini via API?

Send requests to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/chat/completions using the model id bytedance/seed-2-0-mini.

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Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini API

bytedance/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/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/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/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

Understanding Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini

Where Mini Sits in the Seed 2.0 Lineup

Technical Specifications

✓ Where Mini Wins

✗ Real Limitations

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Related articles

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

Understanding Dola-Seed 2.0 Mini

Where Mini Sits in the Seed 2.0 Lineup

Technical Specifications

✓ Where Mini Wins

✗ Real Limitations

Frequently Asked Questions

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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