What is the difference between Laguna S 2.1 (free) and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?

Laguna S 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside while Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct is developed by Qwen. Laguna S 2.1 (free) has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct's 66K. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Laguna S 2.1 (free) or Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?

It depends on your use case. Laguna S 2.1 (free) and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct 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 Laguna S 2.1 (free) cost compared to Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?

Laguna S 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct costs $0.15/M input tokens. Laguna S 2.1 (free) is $0.15/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 Laguna S 2.1 (free) and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Laguna S 2.1 (free) and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct 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

Laguna S 2.1 (free)vsQwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Laguna S 2.1 (free) is cheaper than Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct at $0/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

Laguna S 2.1 (free) and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct compared across 10 shared prompts
Spec	Laguna S 2.1 (free)	Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
Input price	Free	$0.15/M tokens
Output price	Free	$1.5/M tokens
Context window	262K tokens	66K tokens
Weights	—	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	Yes (1 provider)	No
Released	Jul 2026	Sep 2025

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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 10 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Adversarial Contract Review

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

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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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct2,159 words

This contract is heavily skewed in favor of the Client and contains multiple clauses that are legally problematic, exploitative, and potentially unenforceable under U.S. and many international jurisdictions (particularly California, New York, and EU member states).

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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…

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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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct752 words

Internal Investment Committee Memo Company: LedgerLift (LLLT) Recommendation: LONG 12-Month Price Target Range: $58–$72 Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality B2B SaaS platform with industry-leading net revenue retention (123%), scalable unit economics, and accelerating profitability—trading at a discount to peers…

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Our Verdict

Laguna S 2.1 (free)

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B InstructRunner-up

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

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Laguna S 2.1 (free)

Input

$0.000

Output

$0.000

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct

Input

$0.15

Output

$1.50

Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

Laguna S 2.1 (free)1 host

HostInOutContextUptime

Poolsidefp4$0 in$0 out262k100% up

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct5 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

DeepInfrafp8$0.09 in$1.10 out262k99.8% up Alibaba Cloud$0.10 in$0.78 out131k100% up Parasailfp8$0.10 in$1.10 out262k100% up Google Vertex AI$0.15 in$1.20 out262k100% up Novitabf16$0.15 in$1.50 out131k99.5% up

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

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What is the difference between Laguna S 2.1 (free) and Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?

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How much does Laguna S 2.1 (free) cost compared to Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?

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