Mistral API Pricing
European AI leader with efficient, open-weight models
34 paid models · 7 free · Price range: $0.02 - $2.00 /1M
About Mistral
Mistral AI, founded by former Google DeepMind and Meta researchers, has quickly become a leading European AI company. Known for efficient model architectures and open-weight releases, Mistral offers models that punch above their weight class. Their Mixture-of-Experts architecture enables high performance with lower inference costs.
Key Highlights
- Efficient Mixture-of-Experts architecture
- Open-weight models available
- Strong multilingual capabilities
- European data sovereignty options
- Codestral: specialized coding model
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
Competitive pricing with efficient inference. Open-weight models can be self-hosted. La Plateforme offers managed API access.
API Features
Common Use Cases
- • European Enterprise Deployments
- • Multilingual Applications
- • Code Generation
- • Self-Hosted Solutions
- • Cost-Efficient Inference
📊 Mistral Model Comparison
Compare all models side by side. Sorted by total price (input + output).
| Model | Tier | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistral Nemo | Budget | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.06 | 131k | General tasks |
| Ministral 3B | Budget | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.08 | 131k | General tasks |
| Mistral 7B Instruct | Budget | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.08 | 33k | General tasks |
| Mistral Embed 2312 | Budget | $0.10 | Free | $0.10 | 8k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Mistral Small 3.1 24B | Budget | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.14 | 131k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Mistral Small 3 | Budget | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.14 | 33k | Complex reasoning, math |
🎯 Which Mistral Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 Mistral Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | Mistral Nemo (Budget) |
Mistral Small 3.1 24B (Flagship) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.02/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$0.04/mo | $0.00/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$0.05/mo | $0.00/mo |
⚔️ Mistral vs Competitors
How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?
| Brand | Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | vs {brand} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mistral
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Mistral Small 3.1 24B Current | Free | Free | Free | 131k | — |
OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Chat | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 128k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | Infinity% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 Chat | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 128k | Infinity% more |
All Models
❓ Mistral Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest Mistral model?
The cheapest Mistral model is Mistral Nemo at $0.06 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for Mistral models?
Mistral models support up to 262k context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between Mistral models?
For budget projects, choose the cheapest model. For code generation, prioritize low output price. For complex reasoning, choose models with reasoning capability. Use our scenario guide above.