Devstral 2 vs Grok 3
Compare Mistral AI and xAI AI models
Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Devstral 2
Grok 3
Cost Differences
Grok 3 costs more than Devstral 2
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Devstral 2 | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral AI | xAI |
| Input Price | $0.40/1M tokens | $3.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.00/1M tokens | $15.00/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 262,144 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Max Output | 32,768 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Category | efficient | flagship |
| Capabilities | textcode | textvisionreasoningcode |
| Release Date | 12/9/2025 | 2/17/2025 |
Devstral 2 vs Grok 3: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Devstral 2 and Grok 3 depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Devstral 2 is the more affordable option at $0.40/1M input tokens — 87% cheaper than Grok 3. Meanwhile, Devstral 2 offers a significantly larger context window at 262,144 tokens vs 131,072 for Grok 3.
These models come from different providers — Mistral AI and xAI — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with Mistral AI, switching to xAIinvolves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.
These models target different tiers: Devstral 2 is a efficient model while Grok 3 is flagship. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Grok 3 targets more demanding workloads, while Devstral 2 provides a cost-effective option for everyday tasks.
Output costs matter too. Devstral 2 charges $2.00/1M output tokens vs $15.00 for Grok 3. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Devstral 2 has the edge here at $2.00/1M output tokens.
Multimodal capabilities: Grok 3 supports vision (image inputs) while Devstral 2 is text-only. If your application needs image understanding, this narrows your choice.
Best Use Cases
Choose Devstral 2 when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • 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
Choose Grok 3 when:
- • You need more capabilities (vision, reasoning)
- • You need longer outputs (up to 131,072 tokens)
- • You're already using xAI's API ecosystem
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