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title: "seed-1.6-flash - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "seed-1.6-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# seed-1.6-flash - Model Details & Comparison

> seed-1.6-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

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## About seed-1.6-flash

seed-1.6-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 236 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 91% 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 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.07 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

seed-1.6-flash supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## seed-1.6-flash Pricing Overview

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, seed-1.6-flash ranks 236 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 91% of models in this category.

seed-1.6-flash is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to seed-1.6-flash with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.25 |
| eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| gpt-oss-20b | Fireworks AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |

- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-20b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-20b.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate seed-1.6-flash costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/seed-1.6-flash.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### 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 236 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 91% 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 357 chat models, seed-1.6-flash ranks 40 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 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 679 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### 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.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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