Provider comparison

Nousresearch vs Poolside

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 6+ Nousresearch models and 4+ Poolside models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Nousresearch

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Nous: Hermes 3 405B Instruct (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
Nous: Hermes 4 70B131.072K$0.1300text->text
NousResearch: Hermes 2 Pro - Llama-3 8B8.192K$0.1400text->text
Nous: Hermes 3 70B Instruct131.072K$0.7000text->text
Nous: Hermes 3 405B Instruct131.072K$1.0000text->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 — Nousresearch or Poolside?

Nousresearch has 6 models. Poolside has 4 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Nousresearch or Poolside?

Nousresearch average: $0.50/1M. Poolside average: $0.04/1M.

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

Nousresearch: 5 models. Poolside: 4 models.

How do I compare specific models between Nousresearch and Poolside?

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

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