Laguna XS 2.1 (free) vs 
Quasar Alpha
Quasar Alpha has a larger context window than Laguna XS 2.1 (free) (1.0M tokens vs 262K tokens).
Minimalist Landing Page
Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Laguna XS 2.1 (free) | Quasar Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | Free | — |
| Output price | Free | — |
| Context window | 262K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | Yes (1 provider) | — |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $0 | not listed |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)1 host
Quasar Alpha
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 13 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Quasar Alpha?
Laguna XS 2.1 (free) is developed by Poolside while Quasar Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) has a 262K token context window vs Quasar Alpha's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 4 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Laguna XS 2.1 (free) or Quasar Alpha?
It depends on your use case. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Quasar Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 4 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Quasar Alpha on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Quasar Alpha 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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