Mistral Medium 3.5 alternatives
Best Mistral Medium 3.5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Mistral Medium 3.5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Mistral Medium 3.5
- Input / 1M
- $1.50
- Output / 1M
- $7.50
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 14.2
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Mistral Medium 3.5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Mistral Medium 3.5 alternatives
Each model is scored against Mistral Medium 3.5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mistral Medium 3.5 Mistral | Input / 1M$1.50 | Output / 1M$7.50 | Context262K | Intelligence14.2 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$1-33% | Output / 1M$5-33% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence16.9+19% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10-27% | Output / 1M$4.40-41% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence16.7+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25-17% | Output / 1M$10+33% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence16.1+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-83% | Output / 1M$1.50-80% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.6+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-80% | Output / 1M$2.50-67% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.5+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+67% | Output / 1M$10+33% | Context256K-2% | Intelligence13.1-8% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.45-70% | Output / 1M$3.50-53% | Context128K-51% | Intelligence12.7-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+33% | Output / 1M$8+7% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence12.7-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10-27% | Output / 1M$4.40-41% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence12.5-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+33% | Output / 1M$8+7% | Context128K-51% | Intelligence11.8-17% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Mistral Medium 3.5?
Claude Haiku 4.5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $5 per 1M output tokens, compared with $7.50 for Mistral Medium 3.5.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mistral Medium 3.5?
Yes. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite charges $1.50 per 1M output tokens, versus $7.50 for Mistral Medium 3.5.
Can I try Mistral Medium 3.5 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Mistral Medium 3.5 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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