Devstral 2 vs Mistral Large 3
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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Devstral 2
Mistral Large 3
Cost Differences
Mistral Large 3 costs less than Devstral 2
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Devstral 2 | Mistral Large 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral AI | Mistral AI |
| Input Price | $0.40/1M tokens | $0.50/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.00/1M tokens | $1.50/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 262,144 tokens | 256,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 32,768 tokens | 32,768 tokens |
| Category | efficient | flagship |
| Capabilities | textcode | textcodereasoning |
| Release Date | 12/9/2025 | 12/2/2025 |
Devstral 2 vs Mistral Large 3: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Devstral 2 and Mistral Large 3 depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Mistral Large 3 is the more affordable option at $0.50/1M input tokens. Meanwhile, Devstral 2 offers a significantly larger context window at 262,144 tokens vs 256,000 for Mistral Large 3.
These models target different tiers: Devstral 2 is a efficient model while Mistral Large 3 is flagship. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Mistral Large 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 $1.50 for Mistral Large 3. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Mistral Large 3 has the edge here at $1.50/1M output tokens.
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 Mistral Large 3 when:
- • You need more capabilities (reasoning)
- • You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem
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