Devstral 2 vs o1-mini
Compare Mistral AI and OpenAI AI models
Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Devstral 2
o1-mini
Cost Differences
o1-mini costs more than Devstral 2
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Devstral 2 | o1-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral AI | OpenAI |
| Input Price | $0.40/1M tokens | $1.10/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.00/1M tokens | $4.40/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 262,144 tokens | 128,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 32,768 tokens | 65,536 tokens |
| Category | efficient | reasoning |
| Capabilities | textcode | textreasoning |
| Release Date | 12/9/2025 | 9/12/2024 |
Devstral 2 vs o1-mini: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Devstral 2 and o1-mini depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Devstral 2 is the more affordable option at $0.40/1M input tokens — 64% cheaper than o1-mini. Meanwhile, Devstral 2 offers a significantly larger context window at 262,144 tokens vs 128,000 for o1-mini.
These models come from different providers — Mistral AI and OpenAI — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with Mistral AI, switching to OpenAIinvolves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.
These models target different tiers: Devstral 2 is a efficient model while o1-mini is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. o1-mini 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 $4.40 for o1-mini. 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.
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 o1-mini when:
- • You need longer outputs (up to 65,536 tokens)
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
Try Different Scenarios
Use the calculator below to see how costs change with different usage patterns
Devstral 2 (Mistral AI)
o1-mini (OpenAI)
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