What is the difference between Gemma 4 26B A4B and Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while Laguna S 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs Laguna S 2.1 (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemma 4 26B A4B or Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B 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 Gemma 4 26B A4B cost compared to Laguna S 2.1 (free)?

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and Laguna S 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Laguna S 2.1 (free) is $0.13/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 Gemma 4 26B A4B and Laguna S 2.1 (free) on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 4 26B A4B 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

Gemma 4 26B A4BvsLaguna S 2.1 (free)

Laguna S 2.1 (free) is cheaper than Gemma 4 26B A4B at $0/M vs $0.13/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 26B A4B and Laguna S 2.1 (free) compared across 10 shared prompts
Spec	Gemma 4 26B A4B	Laguna S 2.1 (free)
Input price	$0.13/M tokens	Free
Output price	$0.4/M tokens	Free
Context window	262K tokens	262K tokens
Weights	Open	—
Free API (OpenRouter)	Yes (1 provider)	Yes (1 provider)
Released	Apr 2026	Jul 2026

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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

Gemma 4 26B A4B757 words

Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. The following plan involves potent physiological interventions, pharmacological agents, and extreme dietary shifts. Consult with a medical professional and perform baseline blood work (including ApoB, HbA1c, hs-CRP, Vitamin D, and Testosterone/Estradiol) before implementation.

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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…

Gemma 4 26B A4B894 words

Disclaimer: I am an AI, not an attorney. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified legal professional before signing any contract.

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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…

Gemma 4 26B A4B820 words

INTERNAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO: LedgerLift (LLLT) TO: Investment Committee FROM: Long/Short Equity Team DATE: May 22, 2024 SUBJECT: Investment Recommendation: LLLT (Long) 1.

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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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Our Verdict

Gemma 4 26B A4B

Laguna S 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

Gemma 4 26B A4B

Input

$0.13

Output

$0.40

Laguna S 2.1 (free)

Input

$0.000

Output

$0.000

Where to run it

13 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 26B A4B12 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Darkbloom$0.04 in$0.22 out131k99.9% up DekaLLMbf16$0.06 in$0.33 out262k99.9% up DeepInfrafp8$0.07 in$0.34 out262k99.4% up NextBitbf16$0.09 in$0.30 out262k97.3% up CoreWeavebf16$0.10 in$0.30 out262k98.5% up Makora$0.10 in$0.34 out262k99% up

6 more hosts

Novitabf16$0.13 in$0.40 out262k99.3% up Parasailbf16$0.13 in$0.40 out262k98.8% up Venicebf16$0.13 in$0.40 out256k97.6% up SiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in$0.40 out262k97.7% up Google Vertex AI$0.15 in$0.60 out262k96% up Cloudflare Workers AIdegraded$0.10 in$0.30 out256k99% up

Laguna S 2.1 (free)1 host

HostInOutContextUptime

Poolsidefp4$0 in$0 out262k100% up

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

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