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Devstral 2 vs Mistral Medium 3

Compare Mistral AI and Mistral AI AI models

Mistral AI
Devstral 2
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Mistral AI
Mistral Medium 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 Medium 3

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

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Mistral Medium 3 costs less than Devstral 2

Feature Comparison

FeatureDevstral 2Mistral Medium 3
ProviderMistral AIMistral AI
Input Price$0.40/1M tokens$0.40/1M tokens
Output Price$2.00/1M tokens$2.00/1M tokens
Context Window262,144 tokens128,000 tokens
Max Output32,768 tokens16,384 tokens
Categoryefficientbalanced
Capabilities
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Release Date12/9/20255/7/2025

Devstral 2 vs Mistral Medium 3: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Devstral 2 and Mistral Medium 3 depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Mistral Medium 3 is the more affordable option at $0.40/1M input tokens. Meanwhile, Devstral 2 offers a significantly larger context window at 262,144 tokens vs 128,000 for Mistral Medium 3.

These models target different tiers: Devstral 2 is a efficient model while Mistral Medium 3 is balanced. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Mistral Medium 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 $2.00 for Mistral Medium 3.

Best Use Cases

Choose Devstral 2 when:

  • • You need a larger context window (262,144 tokens)
  • • You need longer outputs (up to 32,768 tokens)
  • • You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem
  • • You're running high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads

Choose Mistral Medium 3 when:

  • • You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Devstral 2 or Mistral Medium 3?
Mistral Medium 3 is cheaper for input tokens at $0.40 per million tokens vs $0.40 for Devstral 2.
What is the context window difference between Devstral 2 and Mistral Medium 3?
Devstral 2 supports 262,144 tokens while Mistral Medium 3 supports 128,000 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, Mistral Medium 3 is the lower-cost option, while Devstral 2 offers a larger context window (262,144 vs 128,000 tokens). Choose Mistral Medium 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 Medium 3 costs about $4.20/month. Overall, Mistral Medium 3 has lower combined input + output rates ($0.40 in, $2.00 out) vs Devstral 2.

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