Side-by-side comparison
Laguna M.1 (free) vs Hy3 preview (free)
| Laguna M.1 (free) | Hy3 preview (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Poolside | Tencent |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 131,072 | 262,144 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | tools | tools |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.0000 | 0.0000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Laguna M.1 (free) or Hy3 preview (free)?
Laguna M.1 (free) is cheaper than Hy3 preview (free) on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Laguna M.1 (free) or Hy3 preview (free)?
Hy3 preview (free) has the larger context window at 262k tokens versus 131k tokens for Laguna M.1 (free). That means Hy3 preview (free) can ingest about 2.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Laguna M.1 (free) and Hy3 preview (free)?
Laguna M.1 (free) comes from Poolside; Hy3 preview (free) comes from Tencent. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.