DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 vs Laguna S 2.1
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 leads the LLM Stats Score 54.1 to 41.4. Laguna S 2.1 is 4.3x cheaper per token.
DeepSeek · Poolside · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 54.1 to 41.4, ranking #7 overall.
In the 2 individual benchmarks reported for both models, DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 wins 2; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, Laguna S 2.1 is roughly 4.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
- overall performance matters — it scores 54.1 and ranks #7 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 2 of 2 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2026
Choose Laguna S 2.1
- cost matters — it's about 4.3x cheaper per token
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
12 reported for DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 · 6 for Laguna S 2.1
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (Terminal-Bench 2.1, Toolathlon), while Laguna S 2.1 is better at 0 benchmarks.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 ($0.43/1M tokens) is 4.3x more expensive than Laguna S 2.1 ($0.10/1M tokens).
For output processing, DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 ($0.87/1M tokens) is 4.3x more expensive than Laguna S 2.1 ($0.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 is more expensive than Laguna S 2.1.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 has 1482.0B more parameters than Laguna S 2.1, making it 1255.9% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 1,048,576 tokens. Only DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 specifies output context (393,216 tokens).
License
Usage and distribution terms
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 is licensed under MIT, while Laguna S 2.1 uses OpenMDW License v1.1.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
OpenMDW License v1.1
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 was released on 2026-08-13, while Laguna S 2.1 was released on 2026-07-21.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 is 1 month newer than Laguna S 2.1.
Aug 13, 2026
2 weeks ago
3w newerJul 21, 2026
1 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 is available from DeepSeek, DeepInfra, Novita, Together. Laguna S 2.1 is available from Poolside.
DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813
Laguna S 2.1
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 and Laguna S 2.1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813 vs Laguna S 2.1.