Doubao AI Levels Up With Version 2.0

In a move that could shake up the AI landscape, Volcano Engine has rolled out Doubao Large Model 2.0 - delivering smarter performance at a fraction of previous costs. The update isn't just about raw power; it's about making advanced AI more accessible than ever.

Power Meets Affordability

The numbers speak volumes: inference costs have plummeted by about 90% compared to industry leaders, while daily token usage has skyrocketed over 500 times since launch. But what does this mean for users? Simply put - more AI for less money.

Volcano Engine offers four tailored models:

• Pro: The brainiac of the bunch, tackling complex reasoning and agent tasks
• Lite: Delivers better performance than version 1.8 while using fewer tokens
• Mini: Built for speed demons who need quick, cost-effective solutions
• Code: A developer's best friend, optimized for real programming environments

Seeing Is Believing - Literally

The new Doubao doesn't just think better - it sees better too. Its visual understanding now ranks among the world's best, outperforming competitors like Gemini3pro in spatial awareness (MMSIBench), motion tracking (MotionBench), and video comprehension (VideoMME). In some video analysis tests like EgoTempo, it's even surpassing human accuracy.

Imagine an AI that can:

• Analyze billiard shots like a pro player
• Correct your yoga poses in real-time
• Offer fashion advice while watching runway shows That's the kind of interactive experience Doubao 2.0 enables.

Brains And Brawn For Specialized Tasks

The upgrades extend beyond sensory skills. The Pro version now beats GPT5.2 in SuperGPQA testing and leads the pack in HealthBench evaluations. For STEM applications, it matches or exceeds both Gemini3Pro and GPT5.2 capabilities. Developers will appreciate enhanced tool-calling precision and front-end optimizations in the Code version. Combined with TRAE, it can build complex web apps in just five prompt rounds - a game-changer for rapid prototyping.

Getting Started Just Got Easier

The API doors are now open wide:

• Enterprise developers can integrate directly
• Individuals can test drive through Volcano Ark or the Doubao App's "Expert" mode New coders get an especially sweet deal - first-month access starts at just ¥8 with updated Coding Plan packages.

The timing couldn't be better as Agent technologies drive unprecedented demand for tokens. With its combination of specialized models and dramatically reduced costs, Doubao 2.0 appears ready to meet that challenge head-on.