What is the difference between Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 is developed by Mistral AI while Laguna S 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 or Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

It depends on your use case. Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Laguna S 2.1 (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 10 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 cost compared to Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 costs $0.1/M input tokens and Laguna S 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Laguna S 2.1 (free) is $0.10/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Laguna S 2.1 (free) on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Laguna S 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.

Updated Jul 2026

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1vsLaguna S 2.1 (free)

Laguna S 2.1 (free) is cheaper than Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 at $0/M vs $0.1/M input tokens.

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Laguna S 2.1 (free) compared across 10 shared prompts
Spec	Mistral Devstral Small 1.1	Laguna S 2.1 (free)
Input price	$0.1/M tokens	Free
Output price	$0.3/M tokens	Free
Context window	—	262K tokens
Weights	Open	—
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	Yes (1 provider)
Released	Jul 2025	Jul 2026

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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 4 of the 10 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…

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1662 words

3-Month Longevity Plan for a Biohacker Month 1: Foundation and Assessment Week 1-2: Initial Assessment and Baseline Establishment Wearable Tracking: Devices: Oura Ring, Whoop Strap, and Apple Watch. Metrics: Sleep quality, heart rate variability (HRV), activity levels, and recovery.

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Laguna S 2.1 (free)1,140 words

Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Optimization Plan Phase 1: Foundation & Assessment (Month 1) Week 1-2: Baseline Establishment Comprehensive Health Testing Complete blood panel (CBC, CMP, lipid panel, inflammatory markers: hs-CRP, IL-6) Hormone panel (testosterone, estrogen, DHEA, cortisol, thyroid panel) Genetic…

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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…

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1633 words

Here are the clauses that could be exploited against the contractor, along with suggested modifications and legal reasoning: Scope (Clause 1) Exploitable: Client can modify the scope at any time without additional compensation.

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Laguna S 2.1 (free)275 words

I'll analyze each clause for potential exploitation against the contractor and suggest improvements. Exploitable Clauses & Recommended Modifications SCOPE CLAUSE Problem: "Client reserves the right to modify the scope at any time without additional compensation" Allows unlimited scope creep without extra pay No…

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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…

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1673 words

Internal Investment Committee Memo Recommendation: Long 12-Month Price Target Range: $65 - $80 Thesis: LedgerLift (LLLT) is a high-growth SaaS company with a strong product-market fit, robust customer metrics, and a clear path to profitability.

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Laguna S 2.1 (free)910 words

INTERNAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO 1. Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: LONG 12-Month Price Target Range: $62 – $75/share Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality B2B SaaS platform with strong recurring revenue, exceptional unit economics, and durable customer retention.

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Favorite Game

I know you're an AI and don't truly have personal preferences, but if you had to pick one video game as your all-time favorite, which would…

Mistral Devstral Small 1.18 words

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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Laguna S 2.1 (free)8 words

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild

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Our Verdict

Laguna S 2.1 (free)

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1Runner-up

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

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1

Input

$0.10

Output

$0.30

Laguna S 2.1 (free)

Input

$0.000

Output

$0.000

Where to run it

1 host

Mistral Devstral Small 1.1

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Laguna S 2.1 (free)1 host

HostInOutContextUptime

Poolsidefp4$0 in$0 out262k100% up

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

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Which is better, Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 or Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

How much does Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 cost compared to Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

How can I compare Mistral Devstral Small 1.1 and Laguna S 2.1 (free) on Rival?

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