Mistral Medium 3 alternatives
Best Mistral Medium 3 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Mistral Medium 3, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Mistral Medium 3
- Input / 1M
- $0.40
- Output / 1M
- $2
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Mistral Medium 3, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Mistral Medium 3 alternatives
Each model is scored against Mistral Medium 3. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mistral Medium 3 Mistral | Input / 1M$0.40 | Output / 1M$2 | Context131K | Intelligence9 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.15-62% | Output / 1M$0.60-70% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence11.3+26% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40 | Output / 1M$1.60-20% | Context1.05M+699% | Intelligence10.2+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-47% | Output / 1M$1.90-5% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.9+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.29-27% | Output / 1M$1.14-43% | Context164K+25% | Intelligence9.7+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 164K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-75% | Output / 1M$1.10-45% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.6+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+25% | Output / 1M$1.50-25% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.3+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-70% | Output / 1M$0.80-60% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.2+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40 | Output / 1M$2 | Context131K | Intelligence9.2+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40 | Output / 1M$2 | Context262K+100% | Intelligence8.6-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+50% | Output / 1M$1.80-10% | Context66K-50% | Intelligence7.6-16% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Mistral Medium 3?
Mistral Small 4 from Mistral ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.60 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2 for Mistral Medium 3.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mistral Medium 3?
Yes. Mistral Small 4 charges $0.60 per 1M output tokens, versus $2 for Mistral Medium 3.
Can I try Mistral Medium 3 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 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Mistral Medium 3 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.