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

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)vsQwQ 32B

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

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and QwQ 32B compared across 3 shared prompts
SpecLaguna XS 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 XS 2.1 (free)
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
QwQ 32B
QwQ 32BRunner-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
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

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

1 host

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
PPoolsidefp8$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.8% up
QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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 QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) has a 262K token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 3 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 3 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Laguna XS 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 XS 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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