Cheapest Poolside Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The cheapest Poolside model is Laguna XS 2.1 at $0.060 per million input tokens. Laguna S 2.1 ($0.090) is next.

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What is the cheapest Poolside model?

The cheapest Poolside model is Laguna XS 2.1 at $0.060 per million input tokens. Laguna S 2.1 ($0.090) is next.

What's a good alternative to Laguna XS 2.1?

Laguna S 2.1 ($0.090) is the closest alternative on this metric. See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Poolside models are there?

modelgrep tracks 4 Poolside models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing. 2 of them qualify for this ranking.

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