Provider comparison

Poolside vs X Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 4+ Poolside models and 15+ X Ai 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 — X Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
xAI: Grok 4 Fast2,000K$0.2000text+image->text
xAI: Grok 4.1 Fast2,000K$0.2000text+image->text
xAI: Grok Code Fast 1256K$0.2000text->text
xAI: Grok 3 Mini131.072K$0.3000text->text
xAI: Grok 3 Mini Beta131.072K$0.3000text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Poolside or X Ai?

Poolside has 4 models. X Ai has 15 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Poolside or X Ai?

Poolside average: $0.04/1M. X Ai average: $1.40/1M.

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

Poolside: 4 models. X Ai: 15 models.

How do I compare specific models between Poolside and X Ai?

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

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