Magistral Small vs Mistral Large 3

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Magistral Small

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

Magistral Small

Per Request:$0.001250

Daily:$0.125

Monthly:$3.75

Yearly:$45.625

Mistral Large 3

Per Request:$0.001250

Daily:$0.125

Monthly:$3.75

Yearly:$45.625

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Magistral Small	Mistral Large 3
Provider	Mistral AI	Mistral AI
Input Price	$0.50/1M tokens	$0.50/1M tokens
Output Price	$1.50/1M tokens	$1.50/1M tokens
Context Window	128,000 tokens	256,000 tokens
Max Output	16,384 tokens	32,768 tokens
Category	reasoning	flagship
Capabilities	textreasoning	textcodereasoning
Release Date	12/15/2025	12/2/2025

Magistral Small vs Mistral Large 3: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Magistral Small 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, Mistral Large 3 offers a significantly larger context window at 256,000 tokens vs 128,000 for Magistral Small.

These models target different tiers: Magistral Small is a reasoning model while Mistral Large 3 is flagship. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Magistral Small is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while Mistral Large 3 offers better value for routine operations.

Output costs matter too. Magistral Small charges $1.50/1M output tokens vs $1.50 for Mistral Large 3.

Best Use Cases

Choose Magistral Small when:

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

Choose Mistral Large 3 when:

• You need a larger context window (256,000 tokens)
• You need more capabilities (code)
• You need longer outputs (up to 32,768 tokens)
• You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Magistral Small or Mistral Large 3?▼

Mistral Large 3 is cheaper for input tokens at $0.50 per million tokens vs $0.50 for Magistral Small.

What is the context window difference between Magistral Small and Mistral Large 3?▼

Magistral Small supports 128,000 tokens while Mistral Large 3 supports 256,000 tokens — a difference of 128,000 tokens in favor of Mistral Large 3.

Which model is better for AI Chatbot?▼

Both models support text. For ai chatbot, Mistral Large 3 is the lower-cost option, while Mistral Large 3 offers a larger context window (256,000 vs 128,000 tokens). Choose Mistral Large 3 for budget sensitivity or Mistral Large 3 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, Magistral Small costs about $3.75/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 Magistral Small.