The facts
Doubao at a glance.
From ByteDance's own pages, read Oct 20, 2026, with news reporting where the maker says nothing. Prices can change at any time; check the maker's page before you pay.
- Made by
- ByteDanceBased in China
- What it is for
- Everyday assistantsGeneral chat assistants for everyday questions.
- Free plan
- YesAFP (2026-06-25): "Free users will be able to use basic search functions, but face limits in video and image generation."
- Runs on
- Not stated
- Latest update
- ByteDance rolls out paid subscriptions for China's largest AI chatbot (AFP), Jun 25, 2026
- Website
- doubao.com
Plans and prices
| Plan | A month | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (basic) | Free | Basic version stays free. |
| Standard | Not in US$ | Caixin: "a standard version priced at 68 yuan ($10) per month" (CNY; Caixin's USD conversion). |
| Enhanced | Not in US$ | Caixin: "an enhanced version available at 200 yuan per month". |
| Professional | Not in US$ | Caixin: "a professional version that costs 500 yuan per month". |
Caixin Global, May 5, 2026 · company-reported
Our note: News-reported, not from ByteDance's own pages. Caixin's May 5 report described planned prices; AFP (June 25) reported the rollout but gave no prices, so the yuan prices may have changed. AFP: "Doubao has grown to more than 300 million monthly active users since launching in 2023." Doubao URL and data policy not fetched.
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