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  5. LFM2.5-2.6BvsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Updated Sep 2026

LFM2.5-2.6BvsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) has a larger context window than LFM2.5-2.6B (262K tokens vs 128K tokens).

LFM2.5-2.6B and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) compared across 15 shared prompts
SpecLFM2.5-2.6BNex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input priceFreeFree
Output priceFreeFree
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)Yes (1 provider)
ReleasedAug 2026Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Historical Counterfactual Analysis

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

LFM2.5-2.6B1,248 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920, rather than 1947, fundamentally rewires the trajectory of the 20th century. The pivotal difference is not the year of invention, but the 23 years of head start provided for the semiconductor industry, the physics of solid-state electronics, and the subsequent digital revolution.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)2,076 words
A 1920 transistor would not by itself prevent fascism, the Great Depression, or imperial expansion, so World War II might still happen. But it would make electronics 10–20 years more advanced than in our timeline, with huge effects on radar, codebreaking, computing, missiles, space, consumer goods, and Cold War power…
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

LFM2.5-2.6B1,022 words
Potential Failure Modes, Race Conditions, and Scaling Bottlenecks WebSocket Connection Loss and Cleanup Failure Mode: If a client disconnects unexpectedly (e.g., network failure), the server may retain a stale reference, leading to memory leaks or stale broadcast attempts.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,869 words
The biggest red flags are: client-clock LWW for document content, polling PostgreSQL for real-time fanout, CDN caching mutable authenticated APIs, per-server WebSocket state with no durable replay, and full HTML snapshots as the main save mechanism.
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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…

LFM2.5-2.6B2,109 words
Contract Analysis: Risks and Recommended Modifications Below is a clause-by-clause analysis of the Software Consulting Agreement, identifying potential exposure for the Contractor and suggesting specific modifications. SCOPE Clause Text: "Contractor shall provide software development services as directed by Client.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,439 words
Below is a contractor-protective review, not legal advice. Enforceability varies by jurisdiction, especially for non-competes, arbitration, IP assignments, and limitation-of-liability clauses. A local attorney should review before signing.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

LFM2.5-2.6B189 words
Dish Name: Sun-Kissed Spice Pasta Ingredients (7 Common Pantry Staples): Pasta (any shape, such as spaghetti or penne) Canned tomatoes (crushed or diced) Onion Garlic Olive oil Salt Red chili flakes (or red pepper flakes) Estimated Time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes Instructions: Boil the Pasta…
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)111 words
Golden Peanut Lantern Noodles Time: Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Serves: 2 Ingredients — 7 pantry staples Spaghetti or any noodles Peanut butter Soy sauce Honey Garlic powder Rice vinegar Water Instructions Cook the noodles: Boil noodles in water until tender. Reserve about ½ cup cooking water, then drain.
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

LFM2.5-2.6B510 words
INTERNAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO To: Investment Committee From: Equity Research Desk Date: October 26, 2024 Subject: LLLT (LedgerLift) Investment Thesis & Valuation Recommendation & Thesis Recommendation: Long 12-Month Price Target: $52.00 – $55.00 Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-margin, sticky B2B SaaS company…
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)777 words
LedgerLift (LLLT) IC Memo — Short Fictional exercise; not investment advice. $mm except per share. Recommendation Recommendation: Short. 12-month PT range: $32–$42 (midpoint ~$37), implying ~17% downside vs. current $46.
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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…

LFM2.5-2.6B693 words
This is a comprehensive, 3-month "Longevity Protocol" designed for a biohacker. It integrates chronobiology, metabolic engineering, neurocognitive optimization, and performance science.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)3,213 words
Below is a 12-week longevity/performance protocol for a generally healthy adult. It is not medical advice. Before starting—especially if you have diabetes, hypertension, arrhythmia, kidney/liver disease, a history of eating disorders, are pregnant, or take medications—get clinician clearance and use labs to personalize…
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Our Verdict
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
LFM2.5-2.6B
LFM2.5-2.6BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

LFM2.5-2.6B
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

2 hosts

LFM2.5-2.6B1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Liquid AIfp8$0 in·$0 out·66k·99.9% up
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNex AGIbf16degraded$0 in·$0 out·262k·92.2% up

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

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LFM2.5-2.6B is developed by Liquid AI while Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is developed by Nex AGI. LFM2.5-2.6B has a 128K token context window vs Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. LFM2.5-2.6B and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

LFM2.5-2.6B costs $0/M input tokens and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) 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 LFM2.5-2.6B and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) 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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