Provider comparison

Inception vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 3+ Inception models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Inception

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Inception: Mercury128K$0.2500text->text
Inception: Mercury 2128K$0.2500text->text
Inception: Mercury Coder128K$0.2500text->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 — Inception or Poolside?

Inception has 3 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Inception or Poolside?

Inception average: $0.25/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

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

Inception: 3 models. Poolside: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Inception and Poolside?

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

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