LLM
GA
Open weights
Seed-OSS 36B
Open model with 512K context on a single GPU
Release2025-08
Context512K
Max output—
Parameters36B
Local / VRAM24–48 GB
LicenseOpen weights
Overview
Seed-OSS 36B is a model in the LLM category from ByteDance (Seed / Doubao). It was released in 2025-08. The vendor is based in China. Best for: Open model with 512K context on a single GPU.
Strengths
- 512K context
- Apache-2.0
- Single 48 GB GPU
Limits
- No vision
- Slow at long context
Specifications
| Vendor | ByteDance (Seed / Doubao) |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2025-08 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open weights |
| License name | Apache-2.0 |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 36B |
| Architecture | dense transformer |
| Context window | 512K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 24–48 GB |
| System RAM | 32–64 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | High |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Cloud provider |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 24–48 GB. Approximate system RAM: 32–64 GB. API access is available.