Seedream 5.0 Lite vs Hy3 preview
Both have similar output pricing, while Hy3 preview offers a larger context window. Choose Seedream 5.0 Lite or Hy3 preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Seedream 5.0 Lite | Hy3 preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ByteDance Seed | Tencent TokenHub |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 0 | 256K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Apr 2026 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1357 |
FAQ
Is Seedream 5.0 Lite or Hy3 preview cheaper?
Seedream 5.0 Lite and Hy3 preview have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Seedream 5.0 Lite or Hy3 preview?
Hy3 preview has the larger context window (256K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.