Compare Laguna Xs 2.1 (free) from Poolside and Qwen3.8 Max Preview from Qwen on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.
Laguna Xs 2.1 (free)
Qwen3.8 Max PreviewLaguna XS 2.1 is the latest coding agent model in the 33B-A3B category from Poolside, representing a step forward from the Laguna XS.2 model released in April 2026. It features an extensive context length of 262,144 tokens, allowing it to process large amounts of code and developer inputs. This model provides a robust solution for a wide range of coding agent tasks.
Qwen 3.8 Max Preview(Qwen3.8-Max-Preview) is the latest-generation foundation model in the Qwen family, packing 2.4T parameters and still evolving. Compared with the previous flagship Qwen 3.7 Max, it delivers major gains in core capabilities like Coding and Cowork (professional productivity), with world-leading performance on complex, long-horizon tasks such as full-stack development, data analysis, and Office workflows. Launch offer: Credits are consumed at just 20% of the standard rate, effectively 5× your usage. Limited time only.
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Laguna Xs 2.1 (free) accepts 262,144 and Qwen3.8 Max Preview accepts 983,616 input tokens.
Laguna Xs 2.1 (free) accepts text input and supports reasoning, tool calling and long context; Qwen3.8 Max Preview accepts text and image input and supports tool calling, function calling, structured outputs, web search, long context and thinking.
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