Mistral API Pricing Calculator
Check current Mistral API pricing and estimate costs for text generation workloads with your expected input and output token usage.
Quick facts
Provider
Mistral
Current models
8
Cheapest current model
Ministral 3 3B
Largest context window
256K
Pricing unit
Per 1M tokens
Current model pricing
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context window | Status | API docs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministral 3 3B | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | 256,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Ministral 3 8B | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | 256,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Mistral Small 4 | $0.1500 | $0.6000 | 256,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Ministral 14 8B | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | 256,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Mistral Medium 3.1 | $0.4000 | $2.0000 | 128,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Mistral Large 3 | $0.5000 | $1.5000 | 256,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Mistral Medium 3.5 | $1.5000 | $7.5000 | 256,000 | CURRENT | Source |
| Magistral Medium | $2.0000 | $5.0000 | 128,000 | CURRENT | Source |
Example costs
| Scenario | Model | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1K input + 1K output | Ministral 3 3B | $0.0002 |
| 1K input + 1K output | Ministral 3 8B | $0.0003 |
| 1K input + 1K output | Ministral 14 8B | $0.0004 |
| 10K input + 1K output | Ministral 3 3B | $0.0011 |
| 10K input + 1K output | Ministral 3 8B | $0.0017 |
| 10K input + 1K output | Ministral 14 8B | $0.0022 |
| 100K input + 5K output | Ministral 3 3B | $0.0105 |
| 100K input + 5K output | Ministral 3 8B | $0.0158 |
| 100K input + 5K output | Ministral 14 8B | $0.0210 |
| 1M input + 1M output | Ministral 3 3B | $0.2000 |
| 1M input + 1M output | Ministral 3 8B | $0.3000 |
| 1M input + 1M output | Ministral 14 8B | $0.4000 |
When to consider Mistral
Mistral is often considered for efficient deployments and provider diversification, with different model sizes offering different price/performance tradeoffs.
Calculate your exact Mistral API cost
Open the calculator with Mistral models selected and enter your expected input and output tokens.
Open calculatorFAQ
How is Mistral API pricing calculated?
Pricing is token-based, with separate per-1M rates for input and output tokens.
What is the cheapest current Mistral model?
The quick facts section identifies the cheapest current model from available data.
Are output tokens more expensive than input tokens?
Often yes; compare both pricing columns in the model table.
Which Mistral model has the largest context window?
Use the context window column and largest context quick fact.
How can I reduce Mistral API costs?
Optimize prompt length, shorten responses, and benchmark lower-cost models first.
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