Seedream API:$0.03/Image
Midjourney-quality AI image generation with enterprise API access.
Built by BytePlus (ByteDance), available via FAL.ai.
$0.03 per image
Sub-second generation
REST API
# 1 on AI Image Leaderboards
Seedream 4.0 tops ELO rankings at 1222
# 1 on AI Image Leaderboards
Seedream 4.0 tops ELO rankings at 1222
Sub-second generation
REST API
REST API
What is BytePlus Seedream
4.0?
Unlike consumer-focused tools like Midjourney or DALL-E, Seedream is built for developers and businesses who need:
- Up to 4K resolution output-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
Developer
BytePlus (ByteDance)
Max Resolution
4K (4096x4096)
Story Mode
Up to 15 images
Reference Images
Up to 10 combined
API Provider
FAL.ai
Price
$0.03/image
What Users Are Saying ?
Upgraded Oracle database, saving 20% on Oracle support costs. Migrated EBS to cloud, cutting end-of-life infrastructure renewal costs by ~40%.
Modernized end-of-life infrastructure, OS, DB, and ERP. Achieved 44% savings in overall support/infra costs and 45% TCO savings over 3 years with cloud scalability.
Ensured UAE IAR Information Security Compliance via Oracle Cloud migration. Reduced in-house functional resource requirements by 72% with SLA-based Managed Services.
Accelerated fintech time-to-market with rapid cloud infrastructure deployment. Saved 68% on in-house DBA, OS, and Cloud Admin costs through an offshore delivery model.
Migrated entire workload to Oracle Cloud, meeting security, DR, and infrastructure flexibility needs with over 30% TCO savings.
Enabled FinTech startup's time-to-market for Caribbean customers, ensured financial audit alignment, and saved over 50% of annual Oracle Cloud spend through FinOps implementation.
Supported post-acquisition transformation by offloading database support and logging analytics, resulting in 65% cost savings compared to local resources.
Enabled post-acquisition analytics modernization on Oracle Cloud, delivering 55% cost savings and accelerating data insights with fully managed analytics operations.
Established a multi-platform Oracle Database Center of Excellence, achieving 45% cost savings and unifying enterprise data operations across critical telecom workloads.
Optimized Oracle E-Business Suite for complex project accounting, enabling a 35% faster financial close and reducing reporting errors by 50% with enhanced functional support.
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}") 1. Get API Key
Sign up at FAL.ai and get your API key from the dashboard.
2. Install Client
pip install fal-client
3. Generate Images
Use the code above to start generating images immediately.
Companies Using BytePlus AI ?
From AI startups to consumer apps with millions of users
FAL.ai AI Infrastructure Platform
Resells Seedream at $0.03/image through their API platform, making enterprise AI accessible to developers worldwide.
Codeway 150M+ Users
Powers Wonder AI Art Generator, one of the top AI photo apps globally, using BytePlus AI generation technology.
MizMiz 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?
E-commerce Platforms
Generate product images, lifestyle shots, and marketing visuals at scale. Perfect for marketplaces with thousands of SKUs.
SaaS Applications
Integrate AI image generation into your product. Let users create custom visuals without leaving your platform.
Marketing Agencies
Create ad creatives, social media content, and campaign visuals quickly. Reduce design costs while maintaining quality.
Enterprise Teams
BytePlus offers enterprise contracts with SLAs, dedicated support, and custom pricing for high-volume usage.
AI Startups
Content Creators
Automate thumbnail creation, blog illustrations, and social graphics. Scale your content production without hiring designers.
Ready to Transform
Your Digital Presence? ?
Stop settling for less. Stop talking to five different vendors.
Let's have one honest conversation about your goals.
Book Your Free Strategy Call
30 mins, no obligation
Get a Custom Roadmap
Tailored to your specific goals and budget
Start Your Complete Digital Journey
One team, one vision, measurable results