Provider comparison

Baidu vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 5+ Baidu models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Baidu

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B120K$0.0700text->text
Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking131.072K$0.0700text->text
Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 VL 28B A3B30K$0.1400text+image->text
Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B123K$0.2800text->text
Baidu: ERNIE 4.5 VL 424B A47B123K$0.4200text+image->text

Top 5 cheapest — Poolside

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Poolside: Laguna S 2.1 (free)262.144K$0.0000text->text
Poolside: Laguna XS 2.1 (free)262.144K$0.0000text->text
Poolside: Laguna XS 2.1262.144K$0.0600text->text
Poolside: Laguna S 2.11,048.576K$0.0900text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Baidu or Poolside?

Baidu has 5 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Baidu or Poolside?

Baidu average: $0.20/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Baidu: 1 models. Poolside: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Baidu and Poolside?

Use the Baidu and Poolside collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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