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Devstral 2 vs Mistral Large 3

Compare Mistral AI and Mistral AI AI models

Mistral AI
Devstral 2
vs
Mistral AI
Mistral Large 3

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

Devstral 2

Per Request:$0.001400
Daily:$0.14
Monthly:$4.20
Yearly:$51.10

Mistral Large 3

Per Request:$0.001250
Daily:$0.125
Monthly:$3.75
Yearly:$45.625

Cost Differences

$0.000150
Per Request
$0.015
Daily
$0.45
Monthly
$5.475
Yearly

Mistral Large 3 costs less than Devstral 2

Feature Comparison

FeatureDevstral 2Mistral Large 3
ProviderMistral AIMistral AI
Input Price$0.40/1M tokens$0.50/1M tokens
Output Price$2.00/1M tokens$1.50/1M tokens
Context Window262,144 tokens256,000 tokens
Max Output32,768 tokens32,768 tokens
Categoryefficientflagship
Capabilities
textcode
textcodereasoning
Release Date12/9/202512/2/2025

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Devstral 2 or Mistral Large 3?
Mistral Large 3 is cheaper for input tokens at $0.50 per million tokens vs $0.40 for Devstral 2.
What is the context window difference between Devstral 2 and Mistral Large 3?
Devstral 2 supports 262,144 tokens while Mistral Large 3 supports 256,000 tokens — a difference of 6,144 tokens in favor of Devstral 2.
Which model is better for AI Chatbot?
Both models support text. For ai chatbot, Mistral Large 3 is the lower-cost option, while Devstral 2 offers a larger context window (262,144 vs 256,000 tokens). Choose Mistral Large 3 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, Devstral 2 costs about $4.20/month and Mistral Large 3 costs about $3.75/month. Overall, Mistral Large 3 has lower combined input + output rates ($0.50 in, $1.50 out) vs Devstral 2.

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