Doubao
by ByteDance · www.doubao.com ↗
Conversational AI assistant from ByteDance offering chat, writing, and image generation.
chatbot llm multimodal
- Category
- AI Assistants
- Business model
- Free
- Availability
- China (mainland)
- Launched
- 2023-08
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- CN
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/doubao/
Overview
Doubao is a conversational AI assistant from ByteDance, offering chat, writing, and image generation, and it is one of the most widely used assistants in China. It is built on ByteDance's Doubao model family and available across web and mobile. The assistant is free to use, with API access sold through Volcano Engine.
Key features
- Chat, writing, and image generation
- Built on ByteDance's Doubao models
- Voice interaction and mobile apps
- API access via Volcano Engine
Use cases
- Everyday questions and writing help in Chinese
- Image generation in conversation
- Developer integrations through Volcano Engine
Pricing
The Doubao assistant is free to use; API access is usage-priced through ByteDance's Volcano Engine.
Frequently asked questions
Who develops Doubao?
Doubao is developed by ByteDance, the Chinese technology company behind TikTok and Douyin.
Is Doubao free?
Yes. The Doubao assistant is free to use; API access is priced by usage.
Where is Doubao available?
Doubao is available on the web and mobile apps, primarily for users in China.
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This record was last reviewed on 2026-07-30.
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