SeeDream API
Every ByteDance SeeDream image model behind one REST API and one balance. Images from $0.024 each — billed per generation, no subscription. Each model below has its own page with a live browser playground, full parameter docs, and current rates.
SeeDream 5.0 — current generation
SeeDream 4.x — budget routes
SeeDream API FAQ
- How much does the SeeDream API cost?
- On Unifically, SeeDream images start at $0.024 per image (SeeDream 4.0 at default settings) and run up to $0.06 per image on SeeDream 5.0 Pro. Billing is per generation with no subscription, and live rates are on the pricing page.
- What is the difference between SeeDream 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0?
- SeeDream 5.0 is the current generation: Pro for top quality with up to 10 reference images, Lite for cheaper volume work with up to 14 references. SeeDream 4.5 improves reference handling and 4K output over 4.0, and 4.0 is the cheapest route in the family.
- Which SeeDream model should I use?
- Start on SeeDream 4.0 or 5.0 Lite for drafts and batch pipelines. Move to 5.0 Pro when the brief needs the best reference fidelity and output quality. 4.5 is the middle ground with 4K output at a 4.x price.
- Do SeeDream models support reference images?
- Yes — every SeeDream model accepts reference images to lock a subject, product, or style: up to 10 on 5.0 Pro and up to 14 on 5.0 Lite and 4.5.
- Do I need a subscription to use the SeeDream API?
- No. Unifically is pay-per-use: you top up a balance and each generation deducts its exact cost. There is no monthly fee or credit expiry, and SeeDream shares one API key and balance with 100+ other video, image, and audio models.