Codestral vs Devstral 2

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Codestral

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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)

Codestral

Per Request:$0.000750

Daily:$0.075

Monthly:$2.25

Yearly:$27.375

Devstral 2

Per Request:$0.001400

Daily:$0.14

Monthly:$4.20

Yearly:$51.10

Cost Differences

+$0.000650

Per Request

+$0.065

Daily

+$1.95

Monthly

+$23.725

Yearly

Devstral 2 costs more than Codestral

Feature Comparison

Feature	Codestral	Devstral 2
Provider	Mistral AI	Mistral AI
Input Price	$0.30/1M tokens	$0.40/1M tokens
Output Price	$0.90/1M tokens	$2.00/1M tokens
Context Window	128,000 tokens	262,144 tokens
Max Output	32,768 tokens	32,768 tokens
Category	balanced	efficient
Capabilities	textcode	textcode
Release Date	7/30/2025	12/9/2025

Codestral vs Devstral 2: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Codestral and Devstral 2 depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Codestral is the more affordable option at $0.30/1M input tokens — 25% cheaper than Devstral 2. Meanwhile, Devstral 2 offers a significantly larger context window at 262,144 tokens vs 128,000 for Codestral.

These models target different tiers: Codestral is a balanced model while Devstral 2 is efficient. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Devstral 2 targets more demanding workloads, while Codestral provides a cost-effective option for everyday tasks.

Output costs matter too. Codestral charges $0.90/1M output tokens vs $2.00 for Devstral 2. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Codestral has the edge here at $0.90/1M output tokens.

Best Use Cases

Choose Codestral when:

• Budget is a primary concern
• You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem

Choose Devstral 2 when:

• You need a larger context window (262,144 tokens)
• You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem
• You're running high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Codestral or Devstral 2?▼

Codestral is cheaper for input tokens at $0.30 per million tokens vs $0.40 for Devstral 2 — that's 25% savings on input costs.

What is the context window difference between Codestral and Devstral 2?▼

Codestral supports 128,000 tokens while Devstral 2 supports 262,144 tokens — a difference of 134,144 tokens in favor of Devstral 2.

Which model is better for AI Chatbot?▼

Both models support text. For ai chatbot, Codestral is the lower-cost option, while Devstral 2 offers a larger context window (262,144 vs 128,000 tokens). Choose Codestral for budget sensitivity or Devstral 2 for longer context tasks.

Which model has better overall pricing for heavy usage?▼

At 100 requests/day with 1,000 input and 500 output tokens each, Codestral costs about $2.25/month and Devstral 2 costs about $4.20/month. Overall, Codestral has lower combined input + output rates ($0.30 in, $0.90 out) vs Devstral 2.