Seedream API: $0.03/Image
Midjourney-quality AI image generation with enterprise API access. Built by BytePlus (ByteDance), available via FAL.ai.
#1 on AI Image Leaderboards
Seedream 4.0 tops ELO rankings at 1222
What is BytePlus Seedream 4.0?
Seedream 4.0 is the latest AI image generation model from BytePlus, the enterprise technology division of ByteDance (the company behind TikTok).
Unlike consumer-focused tools like Midjourney or DALL-E, Seedream is built for developers and businesses who need:
- Up to 4K resolution output
- 15-image story series with subject consistency
- Multi-reference fusion (combine up to 10 images)
- Full REST API access for automation at scale
Seedream 4.0 Specs
What Users Are Saying
"Seedream 4.5 just dropped and it's easily the model's biggest leap yet. The text rendering is incredible."
— Twitter @EXM7777
"Seedream 4 is my go-to for production work now. The consistency and API access make it perfect for automation."
— Reddit r/StableDiffusion
"The multi-reference fusion in Seedream 4.0 is a game changer. I can combine up to 10 reference images for perfect results."
— Reddit r/AIArt
Pricing Comparison: Seedream vs Competitors
How Seedream stacks up against other AI image generation APIs
| Provider | Price/Image | API Access | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| BytePlus Seedream | $0.03 | Yes (FAL.ai) | Enterprise, E-commerce |
| Midjourney | $0.04-0.08* | No official API | Creative, Artistic |
| DALL-E 3 | $0.04-0.12 | Yes (OpenAI) | General purpose |
| Stable Diffusion | $0.002-0.02 | Yes (various) | Cost-sensitive |
*Midjourney pricing based on subscription cost divided by typical usage. No official per-image API pricing.
Quick Start: Seedream API via FAL.ai
Get started with Seedream in minutes using the FAL.ai Python client
import fal_client
# Generate an image with Seedream
result = fal_client.subscribe(
"fal-ai/seedream",
arguments={
"prompt": "A professional product photo of a sleek smartphone,
studio lighting, white background, 8k quality",
"negative_prompt": "blurry, low quality, distorted",
"image_size": "square_hd",
"num_images": 1
}
)
# Get the generated image URL
image_url = result["images"][0]["url"]
print(f"Generated image: {image_url}")Sign up at FAL.ai and get your API key from the dashboard.
pip install fal-clientUse the code above to start generating images immediately.
Companies Using BytePlus AI
From AI startups to consumer apps with millions of users
AI Infrastructure Platform
Resells Seedream at $0.03/image through their API platform, making enterprise AI accessible to developers worldwide.
150M+ Users
Powers Wonder AI Art Generator, one of the top AI photo apps globally, using BytePlus AI generation technology.
330K Users in UAE
UAE-based app using both Seedream for images and Seedance for video generation, demonstrating the full BytePlus AI stack.
Who Uses Seedream?
Generate product images, lifestyle shots, and marketing visuals at scale. Perfect for marketplaces with thousands of SKUs.
Integrate AI image generation into your product. Let users create custom visuals without leaving your platform.
Create ad creatives, social media content, and campaign visuals quickly. Reduce design costs while maintaining quality.
BytePlus offers enterprise contracts with SLAs, dedicated support, and custom pricing for high-volume usage.
Build AI-powered products without training your own models. Focus on your core product while Seedream handles image generation.
Automate thumbnail creation, blog illustrations, and social graphics. Scale your content production without hiring designers.
Ready to Integrate Seedream?
We help businesses integrate BytePlus AI APIs and build automated content generation systems.