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  5. OpenAI Codex MinivsLaguna XS 2.1 (free)
Updated Jul 2026

OpenAI Codex MinivsLaguna XS 2.1 (free)

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is cheaper than OpenAI Codex Mini at $0/M vs $1.5/M input tokens.

OpenAI Codex Mini and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) compared across 1 shared prompts
SpecOpenAI Codex MiniLaguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input price$1.5/M tokensFree
Output price$6/M tokensFree
Context window200K tokens262K tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedMay 2025Jul 2026
Our Verdict
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
OpenAI Codex Mini
OpenAI Codex MiniRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Laguna XS 2.1 (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

OpenAI Codex Mini
Input
$1.50
Output
$6.00
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

OpenAI Codex Mini

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
PPoolsidefp8$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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OpenAI Codex Mini is developed by OpenAI while Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside. OpenAI Codex Mini has a 200K token context window vs Laguna XS 2.1 (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 1 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. OpenAI Codex Mini and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 1 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

OpenAI Codex Mini costs $1.5/M input tokens and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is $1.50/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of OpenAI Codex Mini and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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