Grok 4.1 Fast vs Mistral Medium 3
Compare xAI and Mistral AI AI models
Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Grok 4.1 Fast
Mistral Medium 3
Cost Differences
Mistral Medium 3 costs more than Grok 4.1 Fast
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Grok 4.1 Fast | Mistral Medium 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Mistral AI |
| Input Price | $0.20/1M tokens | $0.40/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $0.50/1M tokens | $2.00/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 2,000,000 tokens | 128,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 131,072 tokens | 16,384 tokens |
| Category | efficient | balanced |
| Capabilities | textreasoningcode | textcode |
| Release Date | 1/15/2026 | 5/7/2025 |
Grok 4.1 Fast vs Mistral Medium 3: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Grok 4.1 Fast and Mistral Medium 3 depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Grok 4.1 Fast is the more affordable option at $0.20/1M input tokens — 50% cheaper than Mistral Medium 3. Meanwhile, Grok 4.1 Fast offers a significantly larger context window at 2,000,000 tokens vs 128,000 for Mistral Medium 3.
These models come from different providers — xAI and Mistral AI — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with xAI, switching to Mistral AIinvolves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.
These models target different tiers: Grok 4.1 Fast 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 Grok 4.1 Fast provides a cost-effective option for everyday tasks.
Output costs matter too. Grok 4.1 Fast charges $0.50/1M output tokens vs $2.00 for Mistral Medium 3. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Grok 4.1 Fast has the edge here at $0.50/1M output tokens.
Best Use Cases
Choose Grok 4.1 Fast when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • You need a larger context window (2,000,000 tokens)
- • You need more capabilities (reasoning)
- • You need longer outputs (up to 131,072 tokens)
- • You're already using xAI'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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