Provider comparison

Google vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 41+ Google models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Google

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Google: Gemma 3 12B (free)32.768K$0.0000text+image->text
Google: Gemma 3 27B (free)131.072K$0.0000text+image->text
Google: Gemma 3 4B (free)32.768K$0.0000text+image->text
Google: Gemma 3n 2B (free)8.192K$0.0000text->text
Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free)8.192K$0.0000text->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 — Google or Poolside?

Google has 41 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Google or Poolside?

Google average: $0.53/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

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

Google: 29 models. Poolside: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Google and Poolside?

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

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