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One table to see how doubao-seed-2.0-mini (ByteDance) and kimi-k3 (Moonshot) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- doubao-seed-2.0-mini has the lower input price, 99% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- doubao-seed-2.0-mini has the lower output price, 98% cheaper than kimi-k3.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | doubao-seed-2.0-mini | kimi-k3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance | Moonshot |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.1861 | ¥15.8346 |
| Output price | ¥1.8606 | ¥79.1728 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0372 | ¥1.5835 |
| Capabilities | 文本 | 文本 · 多模态 |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
doubao-seed-2.0-mini
Seed 2.0系列轻量档，主打高并发与低延迟，支持多级思考强度调节，适合批量处理、内容审核、分类标注等高吞吐场景。
kimi-k3
多模态推理模型，面向复杂编程、知识工作与长程 Agent 流程。擅长在大型代码库里调用工具、调试，并读取图像、日志与测试反馈来修正结果。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, doubao-seed-2.0-mini or kimi-k3?
- doubao-seed-2.0-mini has the lower input price, 99% cheaper than kimi-k3.
- Can I call doubao-seed-2.0-mini and kimi-k3 through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.