Seedream V5.0 Pro vs Seedream 5.5
ImageImageByteDance · ByteDance · last verified 11/11/2026
Start with the conditional verdict, then compare pricing, parameters and official samples. The samples are not from the same prompt; the verdict only uses verifiable data.
Choose Seedream V5.0 Pro if
- Official description mentions Image edit, Multi-reference
- Max resolution 2k
- Vendor ByteDance
Choose Seedream 5.5 if
- Budget first: from $0.019/run
- Official description mentions Text to image
- Max resolution 2k
Specs
Only task, starting price, resolution, duration and explicit capabilities.
| Dimension | Seedream V5.0 Pro | Seedream 5.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Task | Image edit | Text to image |
| Starting price | $0.0405/run | $0.019/run |
| Resolution | 1k / 1.5k / 2k | 1k / 1.5k / 2k |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 / 1:2 / 2:1 / 1:3 / 3:1 / 2:3 +9 | 1:1 / 1:2 / 2:1 / 1:3 / 3:1 / 2:3 +9 |
| Duration | — | — |
| Explicit capabilities | Image edit, Multi-reference | Text to image |
Explicit capabilities are only those stated in the official description. Nothing is inferred.
Pricing
Starting prices and default configurations. Refer to the official source for actual cost.
Official samples
Each model’s official samples, not a same-prompt benchmark.
Seedream V5.0 Pro
Image editTurn this sunny old-town street into a rainy night scene. Keep the buildings, windows, flower boxes and perspective exactly the same. Make the cobblestones wet and glossy, reflecting warm glowing street lamps and lit windows, add light rain streaks and a soft blue evening mist, cinematic moody atmosphere.
Seedream 5.5
Text to imageA young woman reading a book on a sunlit park bench in autumn, golden leaves on the ground, soft afternoon light, natural candid photo, photorealistic, shot on 50mm
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FAQ
- Which is cheaper, Seedream V5.0 Pro or Seedream 5.5?
- Seedream V5.0 Pro starts at $0.0405/run, and Seedream 5.5 starts at $0.019/run. By starting price, Seedream 5.5 is lower. Actual cost also varies with resolution, duration and retries.
- Does Seedream V5.0 Pro support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
- Does Seedream 5.5 support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before making a Chinese poster.
- Were these samples generated from the same prompt?
- The page shows each model’s official samples. Prompts and parameters are defined by the original page, not a same-prompt benchmark. A same-prompt benchmark requires real API calls and will be labeled in the task gallery once the data is ready.