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  5. Laguna XS 2.1 (free)vsSonoma Dusk Alpha
Updated Jul 2026

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)vsSonoma Dusk Alpha

Sonoma Dusk Alpha has a larger context window than Laguna XS 2.1 (free) (2.0M tokens vs 262K tokens).

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Sonoma Dusk Alpha compared across 1 shared prompts
SpecLaguna XS 2.1 (free)Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Input priceFreeFree
Output priceFreeFree
Context window262K tokens2.0M tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedJul 2026Sep 2025
Our Verdict
Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Laguna XS 2.1 (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Sonoma Dusk Alpha has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

Laguna XS 2.1 (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
PPoolsidefp8$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.8% up
Sonoma Dusk Alpha

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 Sonoma Dusk Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) has a 262K token context window vs Sonoma Dusk Alpha's 2.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 1 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Laguna XS 2.1 (free) and Sonoma Dusk Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 1 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Laguna XS 2.1 (free) costs $0/M input tokens and Sonoma Dusk Alpha costs $0/M input tokens. Sonoma Dusk Alpha is $0.00/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 Sonoma Dusk 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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