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seed-1.6-flash Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using seed-1.6-flash from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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seed-1.6-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Max: 32,768 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00007500
Output Cost$0.00030000
Total Cost$0.00037500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000750 per token
Output: $0.0000003000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Output Tokens32,768
Max Tokens32,768

About seed-1.6-flash

seed-1.6-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 355 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 225 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 92% of models in this category. seed-1.6-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 29% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.07 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens262,144
Maximum Output Tokens32,768
Maximum Total Tokens32,768

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 262,144 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.

Model Capabilities

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

How seed-1.6-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, seed-1.6-flash ranks 225 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 92% of models in this category.

seed-1.6-flash is one of 355 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 29% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs seed-1.6-flash
apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.06$0.25-16%
eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.08$0.31+4%
gpt-oss-20bFireworks AI$0.07$0.30-7%

Alternatives to seed-1.6-flash

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0
$0.06/1M input
-16% vs seed-1.6-flash
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0
$0.08/1M input
+4% vs seed-1.6-flash
Fireworks AI
gpt-oss-20b
$0.07/1M input
-7% vs seed-1.6-flash
Vertex AI
gemini-2.0-flash-lite
$0.07/1M input
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Vertex AI
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
$0.07/1M input
0% vs seed-1.6-flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is seed-1.6-flash cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0?

No. seed-1.6-flash costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 16% more affordable for input. However, seed-1.6-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does seed-1.6-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

seed-1.6-flash input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 85% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 225 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 92% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes seed-1.6-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 355 chat models, seed-1.6-flash ranks 33 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to seed-1.6-flash?

The most comparable chat models to seed-1.6-flash are: apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.08/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-20b from Fireworks AI ($0.07/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.07/1M 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 large is seed-1.6-flash's context window?

seed-1.6-flash supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 29% of chat models by context window size (rank 654 of 2482). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate seed-1.6-flash costs?

seed-1.6-flash 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 $0.07 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.