Codestral vs Magistral Small
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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Codestral
Magistral Small
Cost Differences
Magistral Small costs more than Codestral
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Codestral | Magistral Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral AI | Mistral AI |
| Input Price | $0.30/1M tokens | $0.50/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.90/1M tokens | $1.50/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 128,000 tokens | 128,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 32,768 tokens | 16,384 tokens |
| Category | balanced | reasoning |
| Capabilities | textcode | textreasoning |
| Release Date | 7/30/2025 | 12/15/2025 |
Codestral vs Magistral Small: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Codestral and Magistral Small depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Codestral is the more affordable option at $0.30/1M input tokens — 40% cheaper than Magistral Small.
These models target different tiers: Codestral is a balanced model while Magistral Small is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Magistral Small 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 $1.50 for Magistral Small. 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 need longer outputs (up to 32,768 tokens)
- • You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem
Choose Magistral Small when:
- • You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem
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