Doubao

Overview

Doubao is the AI assistant from ByteDance, the company behind TikTok and Douyin. It's a multilingual conversational AI with strong Chinese-language performance, used by Chinese consumers and via API by Chinese developers and businesses.

Key Features

• Multilingual chat: strongest in Chinese, with English support as well.
• Image generation: built-in image generation for visual content.
• Voice and audio: speech recognition and text-to-speech capabilities in supported languages.
• API access: commercial API for integration into products and workflows.
• Mobile and web apps: accessible on iOS, Android and the web for casual use.

Pricing

Free tier available for the consumer app. API access is usage-based and billed per token. Enterprise tiers available on request. Pricing varies; check the official site for current plans.

Integrations

• Doubao API for backend integration
• Web and mobile apps for direct use
• Volcano Ark, ByteDance's MaaS platform, for managed model deployment

Best For

Chinese-market ecommerce and consumer apps, plus developers building on ByteDance's Volcano Ark MaaS platform.

FAQ

Is Doubao good for English ecommerce copy?

It supports English but is strongest in Chinese. For English-only markets, English-tuned models typically produce better results.

Can I integrate Doubao into my own app?

Yes — via the Doubao API on Volcano Ark. Check the official site for current endpoints and pricing.