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  5. Laguna S 2.1 (free)vsQwQ 32B
Updated Jul 2026

Laguna S 2.1 (free)vsQwQ 32B

Laguna S 2.1 (free) is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

Laguna S 2.1 (free) and QwQ 32B compared across 5 shared prompts
SpecLaguna S 2.1 (free)QwQ 32B
Input priceFree$0.5/M tokens
Output priceFree$1.5/M tokens
Context window262K tokens40K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedJul 2026Mar 2025
Our Verdict
Laguna S 2.1 (free)
Laguna S 2.1 (free)
QwQ 32B
QwQ 32BRunner-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
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Laguna S 2.1 (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
QwQ 32B
Input
$0.50
Output
$1.50
Where to run it

1 host

Laguna S 2.1 (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
PPoolsidefp4$0 in·$0 out·262k·100% up
QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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

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Laguna S 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. Laguna S 2.1 (free) has a 262K token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Laguna S 2.1 (free) and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Laguna S 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Laguna S 2.1 (free) is $0.50/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Laguna S 2.1 (free) and QwQ 32B 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.

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