Doubao Launches Paid Subscription Service, Focusing on Complex Productivity Scenarios

According to Yicai, the Doubao app’s App Store page recently displayed a statement regarding a paid version. Doubao’s official response stated that the platform has always offered free services and is currently exploring the launch of additional value-added services; however, related plans remain in the testing phase. Sources close to Doubao revealed that the paid features will primarily focus on complex tasks and productivity scenarios, including PPT generation, data analysis, and film & television production. The official statement noted that as model capabilities continue to improve, such complex, high-value tasks require significantly more computational resources and inference time; therefore, a paid service is planned to meet this demand, while the free version will continue to serve users’ everyday needs.