Provider comparison

Inception vs Sakana

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 5+ Inception models and 5+ Sakana models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Inception

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Inception: Mercury 2.5260K$0.0400text->text
Inception: Mercury 2.5 Preview260K$0.0400text->text
Inception: Mercury128K$0.2500text->text
Inception: Mercury 2128K$0.2500text->text
Inception: Mercury Coder128K$0.2500text->text

Top 5 cheapest — Sakana

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Sakana: Namazu262.144K$0.9500text+image+file->text
Sakana: Sakana Namazu262.144K$0.9500text+image+file->text
Sakana: Fugu Max1,000K$2.0000text+image+file->text
Sakana: Fugu Ultra1,000K$5.0000text+image->text
Sakana: Fugu Ultra v21,000K$5.0000text+image+file->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Inception or Sakana?

Inception has 5 models. Sakana has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Inception or Sakana?

Inception average: $0.17/1M. Sakana average: $2.78/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Inception: 5 models. Sakana: 5 models.

How do I compare specific models between Inception and Sakana?

Use the Inception and Sakana collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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