Provider comparison

Poolside vs Z Ai

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

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air (free)131.072K$0.0000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.7 Flash202.752K$0.0600text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4 32B128K$0.1000text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.5 Air131.072K$0.1300text->text
Z.ai: GLM 4.6V131.072K$0.3000text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Poolside or Z Ai?

Poolside has 4 models. Z Ai has 15 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Poolside or Z Ai?

Poolside average: $0.04/1M. Z Ai average: $0.55/1M.

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

Poolside: 4 models. Z Ai: 14 models.

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

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

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