Mistral Large alternatives
Best Mistral Large alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Mistral Large, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Mistral Large
- Input / 1M
- $2
- Output / 1M
- $6
- Context
- 128K
- Intelligence
- 5.8
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Mistral Large, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Mistral Large alternatives
Each model is scored against Mistral Large. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mistral Large Mistral | Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6 | Context128K | Intelligence5.8 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.40-80% | Output / 1M$2-67% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence9.2+59% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-80% | Output / 1M$2-67% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence9+55% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-80% | Output / 1M$2-67% | Context262K+105% | Intelligence8.6+48% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+25% | Output / 1M$10+67% | Context128K | Intelligence8.4+45% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+25% | Output / 1M$10+67% | Context128K | Intelligence7.7+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3+50% | Output / 1M$15+150% | Context200K+56% | Intelligence7.6+31% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 200K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6 | Context131K+2% | Intelligence7.6+31% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1-50% | Output / 1M$3-50% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence7.5+29% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.80-60% | Output / 1M$3.20-47% | Context300K+134% | Intelligence7+21% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.9x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 300K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6 | Context66K-49% | Intelligence5.7-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Mistral Large?
Mistral Medium 3.1 from Mistral ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $2 per 1M output tokens, compared with $6 for Mistral Large.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mistral Large?
Yes. Mistral Medium 3.1 charges $2 per 1M output tokens, versus $6 for Mistral Large.
Can I try Mistral Large and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Mistral Large with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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