Mistral Small 4 alternatives
Best Mistral Small 4 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Mistral Small 4, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Mistral Small 4
- Input / 1M
- $0.15
- Output / 1M
- $0.60
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 11.3
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Mistral Small 4, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Mistral Small 4 alternatives
Each model is scored against Mistral Small 4. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mistral Small 4 Mistral | Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context262K | Intelligence11.3 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.05-67% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence13+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-47% | Output / 1M$0.45-25% | Context262K | Intelligence12.8+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09-40% | Output / 1M$0.55-8% | Context262K | Intelligence12+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+100% | Output / 1M$1+67% | Context262K | Intelligence11.9+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-75% | Output / 1M$0.17-72% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence11.6+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+100% | Output / 1M$0.90+50% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence11.2-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.13-13% | Output / 1M$0.85+42% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence11.1-2% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.25+67% | Output / 1M$0.80+33% | Context262K | Intelligence10.8-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence10.4-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.19+25% | Output / 1M$0.65+9% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence10-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Mistral Small 4?
GPT-5 Nano from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.40 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.60 for Mistral Small 4.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mistral Small 4?
Yes. gpt-oss-120b charges $0.17 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.60 for Mistral Small 4.
Can I try Mistral Small 4 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Mistral Small 4 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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