How much does Doubao cost?

Doubao uses a free model — see the pricing section for the plans we have on file.

Its headline capabilities: voice conversation; writing and summarising; image generation.

It is aimed at chinese-language users, students, mobile-first users.

Is Doubao available in mainland China?

Yes — Doubao is built in mainland China and is designed to work there directly. See the access notes above for signup and billing details.

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★★★★★4.2ChatbotCNFreeUpdated 27 Oct 2026

ByteDance's mass-market assistant, Chinese-first

Doubao is the most-used consumer chatbot in China, bundled with writing, image and voice features — but the interface is Chinese-only.

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Starter prompts

Copy one into Doubao and swap the {braces} for your own details.

You are a {role}. Explain {topic} to {audience} in under 150 words, then list three follow-ups worth asking.
Here is a draft: {text}. Critique it for factual errors and tone, then rewrite the weakest paragraph.
Interview me about {goal} — ask one question at a time and adapt to what I answer.

Overview

Doubao (豆包) is ByteDance's consumer assistant and the default AI app for hundreds of millions of Chinese users. It mixes chat with image generation, document writing and a voice mode that is unusually natural. There is no official English interface yet, so it suits teams already working in Chinese.

Key Features

Voice conversation

Low-latency spoken dialogue that handles interruptions like a phone call.

Writing and summarising

Built-in templates for reports, social posts and study notes.

Image generation

Illustrations and photo edits generated inline in the chat.

How to Use

Install the Doubao app or open doubao.com.
Start a chat and pick a skill from the prompt chips.
Use the voice button for hands-free conversation.

Core Advantages

✓Extremely fast responses
✓Best-in-class Chinese voice mode
✓Free with no hard caps

Who It's For

Chinese-language usersStudentsMobile-first users

Pricing & Free Trial

FreeIndicative — not yet re-checked

Plan	Price	Notes
Free	Free	All consumer features
API	Pay-per-token	Volcano Engine

Free tier: Free chat with generous limits; API billed separately through Volcano Engine.

Prices are indicative — check the current list on doubao.com

Frequently asked questions

What is Doubao?: Doubao is the most-used consumer chatbot in China, bundled with writing, image and voice features — but the interface is Chinese-only.
Is there a free plan for Doubao?: Free chat with generous limits; API billed separately through Volcano Engine.
How much does Doubao cost?: Doubao uses a free model — see the pricing section for the plans we have on file.
What can Doubao do?: Its headline capabilities: voice conversation; writing and summarising; image generation.
Who is Doubao for?: It is aimed at chinese-language users, students, mobile-first users.
Is Doubao available in mainland China?: Yes — Doubao is built in mainland China and is designed to work there directly. See the access notes above for signup and billing details.

Our Verdict

Excellent for Chinese-language work and the voice mode is a genuine differentiator, but non-Chinese speakers should look at Qwen or DeepSeek for the same model quality in English.