Provider comparison

Poolside vs Stepfun

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

At a glance

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

Top 5 cheapest — Stepfun

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
StepFun: Step 3.5 Flash (free)256K$0.0000text->text
StepFun: Step 3.5 Flash262.144K$0.1000text->text
StepFun: Step 3.7 Flash262.144K$0.2000text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Poolside or Stepfun?

Poolside has 4 models. Stepfun has 3 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Poolside or Stepfun?

Poolside average: $0.04/1M. Stepfun average: $0.10/1M.

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

Poolside: 4 models. Stepfun: 3 models.

How do I compare specific models between Poolside and Stepfun?

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

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