Doubao AI Gets Major Upgrade: Faster, Cheaper and Now Open to All
Doubao AI 2.0: A Powerhouse Upgrade That Won't Break the Bank
In a move that could reshape how businesses and developers use artificial intelligence, Volcano Engine has rolled out Doubao Large Model 2.0 - delivering smarter capabilities at a fraction of previous costs. The update cuts inference expenses by approximately 90% compared to industry leaders while dramatically expanding what the system can handle.
Four Models, Countless Possibilities
The new release isn't just one model but four distinct versions:
- Pro: The flagship brain for tackling complex reasoning and agent-based tasks
- Lite: Delivers better performance than version 1.8 while using fewer resources
- Mini: Prioritizes speed and affordability without sacrificing capability
- Code: A developer's dream optimized for real-world programming environments
"What excites us most is how these specialized models let users pick exactly what they need," explains a Volcano Engine spokesperson. "No more paying for capabilities you'll never use."
Seeing Is Believing - Literally
The upgraded visual understanding capabilities now rival the world's best AI systems. In benchmark tests:
- Outperforms Gemini3pro in spatial, motion and video comprehension
- Surpasses human performance on EgoTempo video analysis tests
- Excels at real-time sports analysis (even predicting billiard shots with eerie accuracy)
Imagine workout apps that don't just count reps but correct your form instantly - that's the level of interaction now possible.
Brains Meet Brawn in Coding Arena
The Code version represents perhaps the most practical breakthrough:
- Integrates seamlessly with mainstream development tools
- Cuts web app development time dramatically (think "AI Temple Fair" built in five prompt rounds)
- Works magic when paired with TRAE technology
The company sweetens the deal with new pricing plans starting at just ¥8/month for first-time users.
The timing couldn't be better as businesses scramble to implement AI solutions without blowing budgets. With these upgrades, Doubao positions itself as both powerful and pragmatic - an increasingly rare combination in today's AI landscape.
