Provider comparison

DeepSeek vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 23+ DeepSeek models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — DeepSeek

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 04231,048.576K$0.0370text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,310.72K$0.0400text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text+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 — DeepSeek or Poolside?

DeepSeek has 23 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — DeepSeek or Poolside?

DeepSeek average: $0.32/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

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

DeepSeek: 20 models. Poolside: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between DeepSeek and Poolside?

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

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