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One table to see how seedream-5.0-lite (ByteDance) and qwen-image-edit (Qwen) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- qwen-image-edit has the lower output price, 20% cheaper than seedream-5.0-lite.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | seedream-5.0-lite | qwen-image-edit |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance | Qwen |
| Type | Image | Image |
| Output price | ¥0.2037 | ¥0.1626 |
| Capabilities | Image | Image |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
seedream-5.0-lite
Adds deep reasoning; better interprets complex prompts with common-sense knowledge; stronger edit consistency.
qwen-image-edit
The first image editing model in the Qwen series, extending Qwen-Image's text rendering to editing tasks. Supports precise bilingual (Chinese and English) text editing, both appearance and semantic edits, and strong results across benchmarks.
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, seedream-5.0-lite or qwen-image-edit?
- qwen-image-edit has the lower output price, 20% cheaper than seedream-5.0-lite.
- Can I call seedream-5.0-lite and qwen-image-edit 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.