What is Seedream 5.0 Flash?

Seedream 5.0 Flash is ByteDance's fast, low-cost text-to-image model in the Seedream 5 family, with 1K and 2K output.

How much does it cost?

Pay per generation with no subscription. Pricing is a flat rate per run at every resolution and size.

What resolutions are supported?

1K and 2K output through the `resolution` parameter (layer decomposition uses `auto`, `1K`, `1.5K` or `2K`).

How do I get the result?

Requests are asynchronous: submit a job, then poll `request_id` or pass a `webhook` URL to be notified on completion.

Which output formats are available?

`png` or `jpeg` via `output_format`.

Is there a sandbox for testing?

Yes — sandbox API keys return mock results instantly with no credits deducted.

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Text to Image

Seedream 5.0 Flash API Pricing

Generate images with the Seedream 5.0 Flash Text to Image API. Fast, low-cost 1K and 2K photorealistic output with strong prompt adherence. Pay per generation.

Savings Alert10% ↓Cheaper than Fal.ai

About Seedream 5.0 Flash

Seedream 5.0 Flash Text to Image is ByteDance's fast, low-cost tier of the Seedream 5 family. It renders photorealistic 1K and 2K images with strong prompt adherence and legible in-image text, making it a good fit for high-volume workflows where speed and cost matter. For higher-fidelity output see [Seedream 5.0 Pro](/playground/bytedance-seedream-5.0-pro), and for reference-based editing see [Seedream 5.0 Flash Edit](/playground/seedream-5.0-flash-edit).

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MuAPI Monthly Cost

$270.00

$0.027/image

Fal.ai Cost

$300.00

Not available

Estimated Monthly Savings$30.00

Annual Savings$360.00

Detailed Pricing Breakdown

Provider	Estimated Rate	Notes
muapiapp	$0.027/image	Pay-per-generation pricing, no subscription required.
Fal.ai	Not available	No dedicated Seedream 5.0 Flash endpoint at this time.
Replicate	Not available	No dedicated Seedream 5.0 Flash endpoint at this time.

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