Seedream V4 T2I Pricing & Cost

Seedream V4 is Bytedance's flagship image generation model. Notable for its native 4K support (rare on AetherWave) and a flexible multi-output mode (up to 6 images per call). Strong aesthetic across both photoreal and illustration styles.

This page breaks down the credit cost for Seedream V4 T2I when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.

Full cost breakdown

Flat 7 credits per image, with optional 4K resolution mode. Supports up to 6 images per call via the maxImages param.

Cost scenarios in USD

Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Seedream V4 T2I's rate:

How Seedream V4 T2I compares

vs gpt-image-2-t2i at 9 cr: Seedream V4 at 7 cr is cheaper and supports 4K out of the box (GPT Image 2 maxes at 2K). Pick Seedream when 4K matters; GPT Image 2 for max general quality at 1-2K.

Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.

Where credits come from

You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:

• Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
• Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
• One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.

View live pricing

Quick install

To run Seedream V4 T2I from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:

Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_generate_image is the one that gives the agent access to Seedream V4 T2I.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seedream V4 T2I cost per generation?

Flat 7 credits per image, with optional 4K resolution mode. Supports up to 6 images per call via the maxImages param.

How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?

Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Seedream V4 T2I's 7 cr per image, supports 4K translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.

Is Seedream V4 T2I worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?

vs gpt-image-2-t2i at 9 cr: Seedream V4 at 7 cr is cheaper and supports 4K out of the box (GPT Image 2 maxes at 2K). Pick Seedream when 4K matters; GPT Image 2 for max general quality at 1-2K. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.