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Updated Jul 2026

DeepSeek V3.2vsLaguna XS 2.1 (free)

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is cheaper than DeepSeek V3.2 at $0/M vs $0.28/M input tokens.

DeepSeek V3.2 and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) compared across 11 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek V3.2Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input price$0.28/M tokensFree
Output price$0.42/M tokensFree
Context window131K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedDec 2025Jul 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 11 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

DeepSeek V3.2649 words
Quantum Longevity Protocol: A 3-Month Biohacker's Blueprint Phase 1: Diagnostic & Metabolic Reset (Weeks 1-4) Week 1: Comprehensive Biomarker Baseline Advanced Testing Panel: NMR Lipoprotein Profile (ApoB, Lp(a), LDL-P) GlycA Inflammation Marker Omega-3 Index (Target: >8%) Homocysteine (Target: <7 µmol/L) hs-CRP (<0.5…
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)828 words
3-Month Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan for a Biohacker Designed for advanced biohackers with a focus on longevity, cognitive sharpness, and peak physical performance. Assumes access to basic medical testing, wearables, and some advanced tools (e.g., neurofeedback apps).
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

DeepSeek V3.21,288 words
This contract is heavily one-sided and contains numerous clauses that expose the Contractor to significant, potentially catastrophic, legal and financial risk. Here is a breakdown of the problematic clauses, suggested modifications, and legal reasoning. Clauses That Could Be Exploited & Recommended Modifications 1.
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)635 words
I'll analyze each clause in this software consulting agreement to identify potential risks to the contractor and suggest modifications with legal reasoning. Clause-by-Clause Analysis Clause 1: SCOPE Risk: Unlimited scope creep without additional compensation Modification: Add: "Any modification to the scope requiring…
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

DeepSeek V3.21,224 words
Excellent question. Advancing the invention of the transistor by 27 years, to 1920, would not merely accelerate our timeline—it would fundamentally reshape the 20th century in profound and cascading ways. Here is a trace of the likely implications through 1980.
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)870 words
The Transistor Revolution: A 1920 Timeline Analysis Immediate Impact (1920-1940) Early Military Applications With transistors available 27 years before radar, telecommunications would see revolutionary improvements: Radio warfare: Nations could develop sophisticated radio direction-finding and jamming capabilities by…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

DeepSeek V3.2799 words
Dish Title: Echoes of the Forest Floor Conceptual Narrative: This dish is an edible landscape, capturing the moment a truffle is unearthed—earthy, mysterious, and transformative.
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)602 words
Recipe: "Nocturne of Shadows and Light" Concept: A poetic exploration of ancient flavors (pomegranate, quince) intertwined with modernist techniques (spherification, sous vide) and an unexpected coffee-cocoa depth, harmonizing the boldness of game with the elegance of fruit.
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

DeepSeek V3.2895 words
1. For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of a large language model as the ultimate compression algorithm for human knowledge and communication patterns, built via a statistical learning process rather than explicit code.
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)610 words
For the Software Engineer Think of training a language model like building a distributed prediction system with an incredibly complex API contract. Instead of training on labeled datasets where you explicitly tell it "this text is sentiment-positive," you're feeding it massive amounts of text and asking it to predict…
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

DeepSeek V3.21,024 words
TO: Investment Committee FROM: [Your Name/Team] DATE: 20 March 2025 RE: Investment Recommendation – LedgerLift (LLLT) 1. Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: LONG 12-Month Price Target Range: $58 – $72 Thesis: LedgerLift is a capital-efficient, high-retention SaaS platform in a non-discretionary spend category…
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)877 words
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO Subject: LedgerLift (LLLT) – Long/Short/Comps Analysis Date: [Insert Date] Recommendation: LONG 12-Month Price Target Range: $85–$105 Thesis: LedgerLift is executing on a best-in-class B2B SaaS spend management platform with high net revenue retention (NRR), strong gross margins, and a rapidly…
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek V3.2
DeepSeek V3.2
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V3.2
Input
$0.28
Output
$0.42
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

16 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek V3.215 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
GGMI Cloudfp8$0.21 in·$0.31 out·164k·99.9% upSStreamLakefp8$0.21 in·$0.32 out·128k·99.6% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.26 in·$0.42 out·164k·98.6% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·95.7% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.26 in·$0.38 out·164k·99.3% upVVenice$0.27 in·$0.39 out·160k·98.9% up
9 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitafp8$0.27 in·$0.40 out·164k·100% upBaidu Qianfanfp8$0.28 in·$0.42 out·131k·99% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$0.37 in·$1.11 out·131k·98.8% upFFriendli$0.50 in·$1.50 out·164k·100% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.56 in·$1.68 out·164k·99.4% upPPhala$1.00 in·$1.00 out·164k·99.6% upMMara$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·94.5% upSSambaNova$3.00 in·$4.50 out·33k·97.2% upDDigitalOceandegraded$0.30 in·$0.96 out·164k·98.7% up
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
PPoolsidefp8$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.8% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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DeepSeek V3.2 is developed by DeepSeek while Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside. DeepSeek V3.2 has a 131K token context window vs Laguna XS 2.1 (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 11 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek V3.2 and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 11 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek V3.2 costs $0.28/M input tokens and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is $0.28/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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