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Seedream 5.5 API Pricing

Generate photorealistic images with the Seedream 5.5 API. Native transparent backgrounds, 8 aspect ratios, 1K to 2K output. Pay per generation.

Savings Alert33% ↓Cheaper than Fal.ai

About Seedream 5.5

Seedream 5.5 is ByteDance's image model focused on photographic realism and visual aesthetics. The Seedream 5.5 text-to-image API renders images at 1K, 1.5K and 2K, supports 8 aspect ratios from 9:16 to 21:9, and can return native transparent-background PNGs for stickers, product cut-outs and design assets. Edit existing images with [Seedream 5.5 Edit](/playground/seedream-5.5-edit), split flat images into layers with [Seedream 5.5 Layer Decomposition](/playground/seedream-5.5-layer), or compare with the earlier [Seedream 5.0 Pro](/playground/bytedance-seedream-5.0-pro).

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MuAPI Monthly Cost

$200.00

$0.02/image (1K, 1.5K), $0.035/image (2K)
Fal.ai Cost

$300.00

Not available
Estimated Monthly Savings$100.00
Annual Savings$1200.00

Detailed Pricing Breakdown

ProviderEstimated RateNotes
muapiapp$0.02/image (1K, 1.5K), $0.035/image (2K)Pay-per-generation pricing, no subscription required.
Fal.aiNot availableNo dedicated Seedream 5.5 endpoint confirmed at this time.
ReplicateNot availableNo dedicated Seedream 5.5 endpoint confirmed at this time.

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