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Updated Jul 2026

Hy3vsLaguna XS 2.1 (free)

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is cheaper than Hy3 at $0/M vs $0.132/M input tokens.

Hy3 and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) compared across 7 shared prompts
SpecHy3Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input price$0.132/M tokensFree
Output price$0.528/M tokensFree
Context window262K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedJul 2026Jul 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 4 of the 7 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Historical Counterfactual Analysis

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

Hy3921 words
Premise: A functional solid-state transistor (germanium point-contact or junction) is demonstrated in 1920, with steady refinement through the interwar years. Vacuum tubes are not immediately displaced, but by the early 1930s transistors are reliable enough for niche military and telecom use, and by the late 1930s they…
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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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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

Hy3498 words
The 90-Day Biohacker Longevity & Performance Protocol Goal: Maximize healthspan, cognitive resilience, and physical capacity via quantified self, metabolic flexibility, and targeted compounds. Assumptions: Healthy adult, experienced with fasting/exercise, access to wearables & supplements. I.
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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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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Hy3306 words
Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1-month plan built around three foundational pillars of health and longevity: Diet, Movement, and Sleep. The goal is to build sustainable habits, not perfection. Diet – Nourish Without Obsessing Focus: Add before you subtract; keep it practical.
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Laguna XS 2.1 (free)409 words
1-Month Health & Longevity Plan Focus Areas: Diet, Exercise, Sleep Week 1: Start with Foundational Habits Diet: Action: Add 1 serving of fruit or vegetables daily (e.g., a banana with breakfast, a side salad with lunch). Why: Boosts nutrient intake and fiber.
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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…

Hy3816 words
For the Experienced Software Engineer (distributed systems/APIs, no ML, skeptical) You’re used to building systems where explicit logic, endpoints, and state machines handle requests.
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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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Our Verdict
Hy3
Hy3
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Hy3 has the edge: bigger model tier.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Hy3
Input
$0.13
Output
$0.53
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

7 hosts, cheapest first

Hy36 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.7% upTencentfp8$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.9% upGGMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·98.6% upNNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·100% upPPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·100% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% 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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Hy3 is developed by Tencent while Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside. Hy3 has a 262K token context window vs Laguna XS 2.1 (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 7 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Hy3 and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 7 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens and Laguna XS 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Laguna XS 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.

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