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Seed-1.8 Cost Calculator - DeepInfra

Calculate the cost of using Seed-1.8 from DeepInfra for your AI applications

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Seed-1.8 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 256,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Output Cost$0.002000
Total Cost$0.002250

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00000200 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens256,000
Max Tokens256,000

About Seed-1.8

Seed-1.8 is a chat model from DeepInfra, one of 135 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1120 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category. Seed-1.8 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 41% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens256,000
Maximum Total Tokens256,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 256,000 input tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How Seed-1.8 Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, Seed-1.8 ranks 1120 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 66% of models in this category.

Seed-1.8 is one of 135 DeepInfra chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 41% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs Seed-1.8
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.50+20%
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07Azure$0.28$2.20+10%
gpt-5-miniAzure$0.25$2.000%

Alternatives to Seed-1.8

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs Seed-1.8
Azure
gpt-5-mini
$0.25/1M input
0% vs Seed-1.8
Azure
gpt-5.6-luna
$0.22/1M input
-12% vs Seed-1.8
Vertex AI
gemini-2.5-flash
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs Seed-1.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seed-1.8 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

Yes. Seed-1.8 costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does Seed-1.8 pricing compare to the average chat model?

Seed-1.8 input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 52% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1120 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 66% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes Seed-1.8 different from other DeepInfra models?

Among DeepInfra's 135 chat models, Seed-1.8 ranks 63 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to Seed-1.8?

The most comparable chat models to Seed-1.8 are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($0.22/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How do I calculate Seed-1.8 costs?

Seed-1.8 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.00.