Provider comparison

Minimax vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 9+ Minimax models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Minimax

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5 (free)196.608K$0.0000text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax-011,000.192K$0.2000text+image->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.5204.8K$0.2200text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2204.8K$0.2550text->text
MiniMax: MiniMax M2.7204.8K$0.2700text->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 — Minimax or Poolside?

Minimax has 9 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Minimax or Poolside?

Minimax average: $0.27/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

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

Minimax: 8 models. Poolside: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Minimax and Poolside?

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

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