Seedream 5 Lite — Free Online
ByteDance's budget-friendly model for fast everyday image generation and editing, in your browser. Create from a single text prompt.
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Free images include a watermark. Upgrade for clean output, faster generation and commercial use.
Free
10 credits per day
Get Started- ~5 Shotari Pro generations/dayⓘ
- Unlimited Shotari Basic (slow queue)ⓘ
- Basic features
- Community support
- Images include a watermark (free tier). Upgrade to remove.
- Shotari free models only
Pro
Billed yearly · $120/year
2,000 credits per month
- All credit models (GPT Image, Nano Banana, Seedream, Seedance, Kling, Veo)
- ~1,000 Shotari Pro generations/monthⓘ
- ~80 AI videos per monthⓘ
- Unlimited Shotari Basicⓘ
- Priority queue
- No watermark
- Commercial license
Ultimate
Billed yearly · $240/year
5,000 credits per month
- All credit models (GPT Image, Nano Banana, Seedream, Seedance, Kling, Veo)
- ~2,500 Shotari Pro generations/monthⓘ
- ~200 AI videos per monthⓘ
- Unlimited Shotari Basic
- Highest-priority queueⓘ
- Full privacyⓘ
- No watermark
- Commercial license
- Early access to new features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seedream 5 Lite?
Seedream 5 Lite is ByteDance Seed's budget-friendly image model — fast, low-cost text-to-image and editing for everyday work, based on the Seedream line's photoreal rendering.
How is Seedream 5 Lite different from Seedream 5?
Lite is the faster, cheaper option at 3 credits per image for everyday volume; the full Seedream 5 line targets maximum native high-resolution photorealism and detail.
What is Seedream 5 Lite best for?
Fast drafts, social content, e-commerce variations, and any project where you need volume and quick turnaround over maximum fidelity.
Does Seedream 5 Lite support reference images?
Yes. Upload a reference image and describe the change — Seedream 5 Lite uses it to guide composition and style for consistent, low-cost edits.
How much does Seedream 5 Lite cost on Shotari?
Just 3 credits per image — the most economical Seedream option. New accounts get 20 free credits on signup plus 10 daily, so you can generate plenty of images for free.
Can I use Seedream 5 Lite outputs commercially?
Yes. Paid-credit outputs are watermark-free with full commercial usage rights. Free-tier outputs include a watermark for trial and personal use.