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  5. Laguna XS 2.1 (free)vsMistral Medium 3.1
Updated Jul 2026

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)vsMistral Medium 3.1

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is cheaper than Mistral Medium 3.1 at $0/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Mistral Medium 3.1 compared across 11 shared prompts
SpecLaguna XS 2.1 (free)Mistral Medium 3.1
Input priceFree$0.4/M tokens
Output priceFree$2/M tokens
Context window262K tokens131K tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedJul 2026Aug 2025
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Opening lines from 6 of the 11 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)602 words
Recipe: "Nocturne of Shadows and Light" Concept: A poetic exploration of ancient flavors (pomegranate, quince) intertwined with modernist techniques (spherification, sous vide) and an unexpected coffee-cocoa depth, harmonizing the boldness of game with the elegance of fruit.
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Mistral Medium 3.11,021 words
Dish Title: "Ethereal Forest: Porcini-Infused Venison with Black Garlic Miso, Fermented Plum Gelée, and Smoked Bone Marrow Custard" Conceptual Narrative: This dish is a poetic homage to the transience of autumn—where the earthy depth of the forest floor meets the fleeting sweetness of overripe fruit.
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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…

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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Mistral Medium 3.11,160 words
1. For the Skeptical Software Engineer (Focus: Systems design, scalability, and why "next-word prediction" isn’t as dumb as it sounds.) You’re right to be skeptical—if someone told you that a system as complex as a distributed database was just "predicting the next byte," you’d laugh them out of the room.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

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

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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Mistral Medium 3.11,454 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the 20th century would have unfolded radically differently. The accelerated development of electronics would have reshaped warfare, economics, geopolitics, and daily life by 1980.
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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…

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)635 words
I'll analyze each clause in this software consulting agreement to identify potential risks to the contractor and suggest modifications with legal reasoning. Clause-by-Clause Analysis Clause 1: SCOPE Risk: Unlimited scope creep without additional compensation Modification: Add: "Any modification to the scope requiring…
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Mistral Medium 3.11,579 words
This contract is extremely one-sided and contains multiple exploitative clauses that could severely disadvantage the contractor. Below is a breakdown of the problematic clauses, suggested modifications, and the legal reasoning behind them. 1.
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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…

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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Mistral Medium 3.1730 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to kickstart your journey toward better health and longevity, focusing on three key areas: diet, movement, and sleep. Each week builds gradually to create sustainable habits without overwhelm. Core Principles Start small – Focus on consistency over perfection.
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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…

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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Mistral Medium 3.1552 words
3-Month Cutting-Edge Longevity & Performance Optimization Plan For the Advanced Biohacker This plan integrates nutrigenomics, metabolic flexibility, epigenetic modulation, neuroplasticity enhancement, and precision biometrics to maximize lifespan, healthspan, cognitive function, and physical performance.
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Our Verdict
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Mistral Medium 3.1
Mistral Medium 3.1Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Laguna XS 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 XS 2.1 (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Mistral Medium 3.1
Input
$0.40
Output
$2.00
Where to run it

2 hosts

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
PPoolsidefp8$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.8% up
Mistral Medium 3.11 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.40 in·$2.00 out·131k·99.5% up

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

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Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside while Mistral Medium 3.1 is developed by Mistral AI. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) has a 262K token context window vs Mistral Medium 3.1's 131K. You can compare their actual outputs across 11 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Mistral Medium 3.1 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 11 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens and Mistral Medium 3.1 costs $0.4/M input tokens. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is $0.40/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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