Seed 2.0 Code
StandardByteDance's agentic coding model for end-to-end software work.
256K-token context with text, image, and video input. Tuned for frontend development, multilingual programming tasks, and coding-agent workflows in tools such as Claude Code, Kilo, and OpenCode. Prompt pricing steps up past 128K tokens.
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Seed 2.0 Code is somewhat expensive at $0.50/M tokens input and $3.00/M tokens output. The model supports vision/image input, extended reasoning, a 262K context window.
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Nemotron 3 Ultravs Seed 2.0 CodeFrequently Asked Questions about Seed 2.0 Code▼
When was Seed 2.0 Code released?
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Seed 2.0 Code was released on August 12, 2026.
Who created Seed 2.0 Code?
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Seed 2.0 Code was created by ByteDance.
How much does Seed 2.0 Code cost?
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Seed 2.0 Code costs $0.50/M input tokens and $3.00/M output tokens.
What is Seed 2.0 Code API pricing?
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The Seed 2.0 Code API is priced at $0.50 per million input tokens and $3.00 per million output tokens. You can access Seed 2.0 Code through idapt.app alongside 200+ other AI models in one workspace.
Is Seed 2.0 Code a reasoning model?
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Yes, Seed 2.0 Code is a reasoning model. It can think step-by-step through complex problems before providing an answer, often yielding better results on difficult tasks like math, coding, and multi-step logic.
Does Seed 2.0 Code support image or vision input?
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Yes, Seed 2.0 Code supports vision/image input. You can share images in your conversation and the model will analyze and respond based on their content.
Does Seed 2.0 Code support audio?
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No, Seed 2.0 Code does not support audio input.
What is the context window of Seed 2.0 Code?
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Seed 2.0 Code has a context window of 262K tokens, meaning it can process approximately 196,608 words of context at once.
Is Seed 2.0 Code open source?
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Seed 2.0 Code is a proprietary model developed by ByteDance. The model weights and training data are not publicly available.
What is Seed 2.0 Code good at?
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Based on benchmark data, Seed 2.0 Code excels at: visual analysis and image understanding. It is ByteDance's capable model suitable for a wide range of tasks.
Where can I use Seed 2.0 Code?
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You can chat with Seed 2.0 Code on idapt.app — no separate API key required. idapt is an AI workspace with 200+ models, agents, computers, and tasks. You can also access Seed 2.0 Code through ByteDance's own API or platform.