Provider comparison

DeepSeek vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 16+ DeepSeek models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — DeepSeek

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 04231,048.576K$0.0882text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,048.576K$0.0900text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto)163.84K$0.2100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1163.84K$0.2500text->text
DeepSeek Chat (legacy id)163.84K$0.2574text->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 16 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — DeepSeek or Poolside?

DeepSeek average: $0.34/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

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

DeepSeek: 14 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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