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Sakana: Fugu Ultra v2

The Sakana Fugu Ultra v2 is an AI model that supports multiple input modalities, including text, image, and file inputs, with a maximum context length of 1 million tokens. It also enables tools support and reasoning capabilities, but lacks structured output. Given its price point, this model may be suitable for high-throughput applications where large amounts of data need to be processed quickly, such as in research or development environments. However, the lack of independent benchmark coverage means that its performance relative to other models is uncertain. At $5.00/M input and $30.00/M output tokens, users should carefully weigh their budget against their specific needs before shortlisting this model for further consideration.

Quality Score
92/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$5.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$30.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
1,000,000
tokens
Model ID
sakana/fugu-ultra-v2
Vendor
sakana
Released
September 2026
Tokenizer
Other
Input Modalities
text, image, file
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
128,000 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $5.00/M input and $30.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.20
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $4.00
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $85.00

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Quick answers

How much does Sakana: Fugu Ultra v2 cost?
$5.00 per million input tokens and $30.00 per million output tokens.
What is Sakana: Fugu Ultra v2's context window?
1,000,000 tokens, roughly 1,500 pages of text in a single request.
Does Sakana: Fugu Ultra v2 support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can Sakana: Fugu Ultra v2 process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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