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豆包

ByteDance's AI assistant — #1 in China and #2 globally by MAU, multimodal and free.

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Screenshot of the official 豆包 website

Our review

Doubao is ByteDance's AI assistant — #1 in China and #2 globally by MAU — multimodal, fast and genuinely free, backed by ByteDance's huge ecosystem for everyday study and work. ByteDance's video model is now Seedance 2.5 (released July 2026: single 30s clips, up to 50 reference assets, local editing), live in Doubao and Jimeng.

Access abroad is restricted, it's consumer-oriented, and there are privacy concerns; but in Chinese-language scenarios its free-plus-capable-plus-versatile combo is very appealing to everyday users.

Pros

Free and capable
Multimodal
Fast responses
Huge ecosystem

Cons

Restricted access abroad
Consumer-oriented
Privacy concerns

Key features

Multi-turn chatImage generationVoice callsAI search

Best for

Everyday chatStudy & workImage & voiceContent creation

FAQ

What is 豆包?

ByteDance's AI assistant — #1 in China and #2 globally by MAU, multimodal and free.

What are the pros and cons of 豆包?

Pros: Free and capable, Multimodal, Fast responses, Huge ecosystem. Cons: Restricted access abroad, Consumer-oriented, Privacy concerns.

How much does 豆包 cost?

Free: Free; Standard: CN¥68/mo; Pro: CN¥500/mo.

Who is 豆包 for?

Best for Everyday chat, Study & work, Image & voice, Content creation.

What are the alternatives to 豆包?

Consider ChatGPT, 通义千问, DeepSeek.

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Pricing

FreeFree
  • Chat
  • Image
  • Voice
StandardCN¥68/mo
  • Higher limits
  • Premium features
ProCN¥500/mo
  • Top limits
  • Pro capabilities
豆包 pricing

Rating

4.5/ 5
Our editorial score4.7/5 on App Store (3,895,445+)