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Aquila 2 34B vs Code Cushman 002

Aquila 2 34B (2023) and Code Cushman 002 (2021) compare a standalone API model against a coding-specialized model. Aquila 2 34B ships a 2k-token context window, while Code Cushman 002 ships a not-yet-sourced context window. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.

Treat this as a product-type comparison: Aquila 2 34B is standalone API model, while Code Cushman 002 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.

Decision scorecard

Local evidence first
SignalAquila 2 34BCode Cushman 002
Product typeStandalone API modelCoding-specialized model
Best forgeneral production evaluationcustom coding agents and code generation
Decision fitGeneralCoding
Context window2k
Cheapest output--
Provider routes0 tracked0 tracked
Shared benchmarks0 shared0 shared

Decision tradeoffs

Choose Aquila 2 34B when...
  • Aquila 2 34B has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
Choose Code Cushman 002 when...
  • Local decision data tags Code Cushman 002 for Coding.

Monthly cost at traffic

Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.

Aquila 2 34B

Unavailable

No complete token price in local provider data

Code Cushman 002

Unavailable

No complete token price in local provider data

Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.

Switch friction

Aquila 2 34B -> Code Cushman 002
  • No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Aquila 2 34B and Code Cushman 002; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
Code Cushman 002 -> Aquila 2 34B
  • No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Code Cushman 002 and Aquila 2 34B; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.

Specs

Specification
Released2023-11-022021-11-15
Context window2k
Parameters34B
ArchitectureDecoder OnlyDecoder Only
LicenseProprietaryProprietary
OpennessProprietaryProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditionalCommercial use: conditional
Knowledge cutoff--

Pricing and availability

Pricing attributeAquila 2 34BCode Cushman 002
Input price--
Output price--
Providers--

Pricing not yet sourced for either model.

Capabilities

CapabilityAquila 2 34BCode Cushman 002
VisionNoNo
MultimodalNoNo
ReasoningNoNo
Function callingNoNo
Tool useNoNo
Structured outputsNoNo
Code executionNoNo
IDE integrationNoNo
Computer useNoNo
Parallel agentsNoNo

Benchmarks

No shared benchmark scores are currently available for this pair.

Deep dive

The capability footprint is close: both models cover the core production surface. That makes context budget, benchmark fit, and provider maturity more important than a simple checklist. If your application depends on one integration detail, verify it against the provider route you plan to use, not just the base model listing.

Pricing coverage is uneven: Aquila 2 34B has no token price sourced yet and Code Cushman 002 has no token price sourced yet. Provider availability is 0 tracked routes versus 0. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.

Choose Aquila 2 34B when provider fit are central to the workload. Choose Code Cushman 002 when coding workflow support are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency. For teams standardizing a stack, that distinction is often the difference between a benchmark win and a reliable deployment.

FAQ

Is Aquila 2 34B or Code Cushman 002 open source?

Aquila 2 34B is listed under Proprietary. Code Cushman 002 is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.

When should I pick Aquila 2 34B over Code Cushman 002?

Treat this as a product-type comparison: Aquila 2 34B is standalone API model, while Code Cushman 002 is coding-specialized model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive. If your workload also depends on provider fit, start with Aquila 2 34B; if it depends on coding workflow support, run the same evaluation with Code Cushman 002.

What is the main difference between Aquila 2 34B and Code Cushman 002?

Aquila 2 34B and Code Cushman 002 differ most on context, provider coverage, capabilities, or pricing depending on the data currently sourced. Use the specs table first, then validate the model behavior with your own prompts.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.