Free Poolside Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The most capable free Poolside model is Laguna S 2.1 (free), scoring — on the Intelligence Index at no per-token cost via OpenRouter. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) (—) is next.

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The best large language models with a free tier, ranked by intelligence. Capable free AI models you can use at no per-token cost via OpenRouter.

Frequently asked

Is there a free Poolside model?

The most capable free Poolside model is Laguna S 2.1 (free), scoring — on the Intelligence Index at no per-token cost via OpenRouter. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) (—) is next.

What's a good alternative to Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) (—) 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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